Alonso and Lindor Go Deep as Mets Edge Diamondbacks 5-4 Thriller

The New York Mets edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-4 victory on Monday night at Chase Field in a game filled with home runs and late-inning drama.

Key Takeaways:

Alonso and Soto Power the Offense: Despite Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson’s early walks to Juan Soto, the Mets’ power hitters eventually made him pay. Pete Alonso blasted a 425-foot, two-run homer in the fourth inning and later added a single, continuing his incredible season with a .349 average, nine home runs, and 33 RBI. Soto also had a strong night, walking twice and hitting a scorching double.
Canning Pitches Effectively: Mets starter Griffin Canning overcame a shaky first two innings, where Corbin Carroll hit a leadoff home run, to settle in and pitch five solid innings, allowing just one run on six hits while striking out six. This win marks his fifth consecutive start with one run or less allowed, making him the first Mets pitcher to achieve this since Zack Wheeler in 2018.
Lindor’s Big Swing: Francisco Lindor provided crucial breathing room for the Mets in the seventh inning with a towering three-run home run. This extended his hitting streak to four games, and he’s now batting .291 with seven homers and 22 RBI as the leadoff hitter.
Nerves in the Eighth: Reliever Dedniel Núñez struggled in his season debut, walking all three batters he faced in the eighth inning. Reed Garrett came in and allowed all three runners to score on a single and a double, turning a comfortable lead into a tight one-run game.
Diaz Secures the Save with Defensive Help: Closer Edwin Diaz earned the save in a tense ninth inning, aided by a key caught stealing play where Lindor made a sensational tag on a throw from catcher Francisco Alvarez, following an error by Alonso.
Game MVP: Francisco Lindor. His three-run homer was the decisive factor in the Mets’ narrow victory.