After a devastating walk-off loss last night, the Mets needed a win today to not make their playoff chances seem hopeless. Well, they got what they needed, muscling out a 3-2 victory in the desert.
David Peterson got the start today, with the Mets forgoing an extra day of rest for the lefty so that he could start against a more formidable Diamondbacks team rather than the lowly White Sox. The move paid off.
Pete Alonso got the offense started for the Mets today, taking D-backs starter Ryne Nelson deep for a solo home run in the top of the second inning, passing Mike Piazza for third on the Mets’ all-time home run list.