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Gurriel Jr. Leads Diamondbacks Past Mets in 5-1 Victory
Power Surge in the Desert
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered a standout performance on Tuesday night, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the New York Mets at Chase Field. The veteran outfielder tallied three hits, including a pivotal two-run home run in the sixth inning, as the D-backs secured their second win in three games.
Gurriel’s long ball came off Mets starter David Peterson and extended Arizona’s lead to 4-1, effectively shifting the game’s momentum. The homer, a towering shot to left, was one of Gurriel’s two RBIs on the night and proved to be the offensive spark Arizona needed.
Gallen Finds His Groove
Zac Gallen was dominant on the mound, putting together his best start of the season. The Diamondbacks’ ace threw seven strong innings, allowing only two hits while striking out six. After a rocky third inning in which he walked in the Mets’ only run, Gallen bounced back impressively. He retired 13 consecutive batters to close out his outing, needing just 101 pitches to complete seven frames.
The lone blemish on Gallen’s line came when he walked Pete Alonso with the bases loaded, scoring Francisco Alvarez. That rally began with an Alvarez single and walks to Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. However, Gallen shut the door from that point forward, escaping a potential jam in the seventh on a key double-play ball off Jeff McNeil’s bat.
Late Threat Fizzles for Mets
The Mets made a final push in the ninth inning against reliever Shelby Miller, putting two men on base. But with the tying run still far off, Mark Vientos flied out to end the game and seal Arizona’s victory. New York’s offensive woes continued—they’ve now lost five of their last seven and have scored just one run in consecutive games.
Supporting Cast Comes Through
While Gurriel was the offensive star, he wasn’t alone in making an impact. Josh Naylor contributed with two RBIs—one on a groundout and another on a sacrifice fly—while also scoring twice himself. Catcher Jose Herrera, a late lineup addition due to Gabriel Moreno being scratched, stepped up with two hits, helping Arizona stay in control throughout.
Early Bats Wake Up
The Diamondbacks struggled early against Peterson, who was sharp through three innings. But in the fourth, Randal Grichuk broke up the no-hit bid with a sharply hit ball that snuck under the third baseman’s glove and was ruled a double. Gurriel quickly followed with an RBI double, and Geraldo Perdomo’s groundout added another run.
Peterson Falters in Rematch
Peterson, who stifled Arizona last week, couldn’t replicate that success. He allowed four runs on five hits across six innings, striking out six and walking four. It was a step back from his April 29 outing, when he dominated the D-backs in an 8-1 Mets win.
Arizona Builds Momentum
The win marks Arizona’s continued push to regain form, as they’ve now taken two of their last three games. With strong pitching and timely hitting, the Diamondbacks appear to be gaining confidence as they push deeper into the season.