Diamondbacks Take Series Finale Against Mets 5-1

The Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets split a closely contested series in Phoenix, marked by missed opportunities and standout pitching performances. The Diamondbacks dropped the rubber match 7-1 as their offense struggled, managing just two hits against Mets starter Kodai Senga and stranding several runners in scoring position. Merrill Kelly pitched well for Arizona but faltered late, while Juan Soto powered the Mets with two home runs. In an earlier game, Zac Gallen led the Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory by limiting the Mets to four singles, though New York missed a key chance with the bases loaded. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo suffered a knee injury but remained in the game, with early assessments indicating he avoided serious harm. Throughout the series, both teams struggled to capitalize with runners on base, highlighting a lack of consistent offensive execution.