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Diamondbacks' Late Rally Falls Short as Mets Dominate Early at Citi Field

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a challenging night against the New York Mets at Citi Field, resulting in an 8-3 loss. This outcome brought the D-Backs to a 15-14 record, while the Mets improved to 21-9. The game saw an attendance of 35,218 fans who witnessed a strong performance from both teams.


Apr 29, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) singles during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Early Dominance by the Amazins


The Mets took control early in the game with a powerful second inning that saw them score four runs off four hits. This momentum continued into the third inning where they added three more runs, showcasing their offensive strength. The home team capitalized on every opportunity presented by Arizona's pitching struggles.


Francisco Lindor was instrumental for New York, contributing significantly to their scoring spree with key hits that kept pressure on Arizona's defense. Pete Alonso also made his presence felt with consistent batting that added depth to the Mets' lineup.


Apr 29, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

D-Backs' Efforts and Key Performances


Despite being down early, the Snakes showed resilience in later innings. In particular, Gabriel Moreno stood out for Arizona with his performance at bat; he managed one run and one hit over four appearances, maintaining an average of .250 for this game.


Ryne Nelson started on the mound for Arizona but struggled against New York's aggressive hitters. His ERA of 18.0 reflected a tough outing where he allowed multiple runs early on before being relieved by bullpen pitchers who managed to stabilize somewhat without conceding further scores.


Apr 29, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Luisangel Acuna (2) singles during the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Eugenio Suárez contributed defensively with flawless fielding but couldn't translate this into offensive success during his time at bat as he went hitless across several attempts.


Looking Ahead


The Diamondbacks will have another chance to face off against these formidable opponents soon enough when they return to Citi Field on April 30th at 7:10 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted via ARID network as both teams prepare for what promises another exciting encounter between these two competitive sides.


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