New York Mets News & Updates
The New York Mets were 7-5, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-7 at Citi Field.
Right in the middle for a reason. The 5-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. The bright spot: outscoring teams by 9 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Mets Game on April 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nolan McLean (1-0, 2.61 ERA) vs Eduardo Rodriguez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MLB Network, SNY, Dbacks.TV, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 38°F, Wind 3 mph |
Mets Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-7 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Mets Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Braves
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8 | 5 | .615 | W2 | |
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Marlins
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7 | 5 | .583 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Mets
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7 | 5 | .583 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Phillies
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6 | 6 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
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Nationals
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4 | 8 | .333 | 3.5 | L2 |
New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Mets Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 1 | |
| 3 | .300 | 1.033 | 3 | |
| 1 | .370 | .956 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Mets News
The New York Mets' four-game winning streak came to a crashing halt with a dismal 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a day when nothing seemed to go right for David Peterson, who was hit hard again and allowed a crucial four-run rally in the second inning. After storming out of the gates this season with a 7-4 record, the Mets now face questions about their pitching depth and lineup consistency. The team is sticking with a five-man rotation for now, but with Peterson's performance wavering, that could change quickly. Fans are left hoping today's loss is just a blip on the radar rather than a sign of deeper issues as they prepare for a rematch against the Diamondbacks, needing to regain their early-season momentum.
Mets Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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