US EditionLindor and Alonso go deep for the Mets, who hold on late for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks
- Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso each hit home runs as the New York Mets narrowly edged the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 5-4 on Monday evening.
- The Mets built a 5-1 lead after Alonso's two-run homer and Lindor's three-run homer in the seventh inning off Ryan Thompson's slider.
- The Diamondbacks closed the gap in the eighth inning with bases loaded and no outs after reliever Dedniel Nez walked three straight batters.
- Reliever Reed Garrett struck out three batters and secured the final out by catching Lourdes Gurriel Jr. On a foul pop-up, successfully extinguishing the rally and maintaining the Mets' lead.
- Closer Edwin Diaz earned his eighth save despite a throwing error by Alonso that allowed a base runner, while the teams prepare for Tuesday's rematch with David Peterson and Zac Gallen starting.
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Mets hold on to beat Diamondbacks after Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso provide jolt
The Mets had already received one mammoth clout Monday night but chances were it would take something additional to beat the Diamondbacks. Francisco Lindor brought the extra. The Mets shortstop found a slider to his liking in the seventh inning and destroyed it. The Mets could breathe, at least for the moment.
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Marietta Daily JournalMets blast 2 homers, hang on to beat Diamondbacks
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso homered, Griffin Canning won his fifth game, and the New York Mets held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 in Phoenix on Monday.
Lindor and Alonso go deep for the Mets, who hold on late for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks - The Morning Sun
PHOENIX (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer, Pete Alonso launched a two-run shot and the New York Mets held on late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Monday night. Lindor turned on a slider from Ryan Thompson in the seventh inning, driving it over the right-center fence for what looked like a comfortable 5-1 lead. But the D-backs closed the gap in the eighth, loading the bases with no outs when reliever Dedniel Núñez walked three…
Diamondbacks Fall Short Again: Lovullo Blames Inconsistency Post Mets Loss
The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered another frustrating loss to the New York Mets, falling 5-4 despite a late-game comeback. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed disappointment over the team's lack of consistency and execution, particularly in critical situations. The D-backs rallied in the eighth inning with a few runs but could not capitalize to tie the game. Key moments included a failed call on a stolen base and missed opportunities at the plate th…
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