PHOENIX -- Max Scherzer gave up three homers, all solo shots. New York hit three homers, just one a solo shot.
The difference in dingers allowed the Mets to extend a rare win streak during a difficult season.
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer, Scherzer struck out nine to remain undefeated in 10 straight starts and New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 on Tuesday.
"This game came down to home runs," Scherzer said. "I gave up solo shots and we had a three-runs shot and a two-run shot. It goes back to my theme: Solo home runs won't hurt you.