The Mets pulled out a narrow 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Diamondbacks in the series opener in Arizona. David Peterson put forth a fantastic pitching performance—perhaps his best of the young season so far—but the Mets bullpen melted down in the late innings, necessitating an extra-inning affair. Believe it or not, it was a pitcher’s duel in this one early, as a Pavin Smith double off Peterson in the bottom of the third represented the first baserunner for either team. In that frame, the Diamondbacks managed to scratch out a run to get on the board first, as the rookie catcher Jose Herrera legged out an infield hit on a chopper and Cooper Hummel drove in Smith on an RBI groundout.
Final score: Mets 6, Diamondbacks 5—Desert Disaster Dodged
