Mets secure extra-innings victory over Diamondbacks as Vientos delivers clutch hitting
Despite sitting last in the division, the Mets win their fourth of the last five games thanks to a go-ahead double and a career save by Tobias Myers
The New York Mets have secured a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings on Friday night, a result driven largely by the offensive output of Mark Vientos. The win marks the fourth victory for New York in their last five games, offering a brief respite for a squad that currently sits at the bottom of their division with a 15-23 record.
Vientos served as the primary catalyst for the win, having previously hit a solo home run in the second inning to give the Mets a 1-0 lead. The contest remained tight until the 10th inning, where Vientos led off with a tiebreaking double down the left-field line off Kevin Ginkel. This hit scored Brett Baty from second base, extending the Mets' lead to 2-1 and effectively ending the contest.
Carson Benge followed Vientos' hit with an RBI double, pushing the score to 3-1 and ensuring the game would not return to the Arizona dugout. While the Mets have lost 17 of their last 20 games overall, this performance highlights a recent trend of resilience, with the team recording a 5-2 record on their current nine-game road trip.
On the mound, rookie pitcher Nolan McLean provided strong support for New York, pitching six innings while allowing only three hits, one walk, and recording six strikeouts. His performance has been a bright spot for the franchise this season, boasting a 2.78 ERA across eight starts. Conversely, Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson managed his longest outing of the season, allowing two hits and a walk in 6 2/3 innings.
The game concluded with Tobias Myers recording his first career save. Myers struck out Ildemaro Vargas to end the 10th inning, securing the victory for New York. The absence of Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who was scratched from the lineup due to illness, may have influenced the defensive dynamics, though the Mets' pitching depth ultimately proved decisive.
Looking ahead, the Diamondbacks are scheduled to start RHP Merrill Kelly, who enters the next game with a 1-3 record and a 9.95 ERA. The Mets will respond with RHP Clay Holmes, who holds a 4-2 record and a 1.69 ERA, as the two teams look to build momentum following this weekend's contest.
