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Mark Vientos homers and hits a go-ahead double in the 10th as the Mets top the Diamondbacks 3-1
TL;DR
Mark Vientos hit a solo homer and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, leading the Mets to a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. The Mets have now won four of their last five games.
Key points
- Mark Vientos hit a solo homer and a go-ahead double.
- Mets defeated Diamondbacks 3-1.
- Mets have won four of their last five games.
- Tobias Myers recorded his first career save.
- Mets are 5-2 on a nine-game trip.
Mark VientosNew York MetsArizona DiamondbacksTobias Myers
PHOENIX (AP) — Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double after hitting a solo homer earlier in the game to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
The last-place Mets (15-23) have won four of five and are 5-2 on a nine-game trip after losing 17 of 20 overall.
Vientos smacked his double down the left-field line on the first pitch he saw from Kevin Ginkel (1-2) to score automatic runner Brett Baty from second base. Carson Benge followed with another RBI double for a 3-1 lead.
Tobias Myers worked the 10th for his first career save, striking out Ildemaro Vargas to end it.
Mets right-hander Nolan McLean gave up just three hits over six innings, walking one and striking out six. The 24-year-old rookie has been one of the bright spots for New Yotk this season with a 2.78 ERA over eight starts.
Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson allowed two hits and a walk in 6 2/3 innings, his longest outing of the season. He struck out seven.
The Mets jumped to a 1-0 lead in the second on Vientos' fifth homer, but the D-backs evened the score in the bottom half when went deep.
Q&A
What did Mark Vientos do in the game against the Diamondbacks?
Mark Vientos hit a solo homer and a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning.
How have the Mets performed recently after their win against the Diamondbacks?
The Mets have won four of their last five games and are 5-2 on a nine-game trip.
Who earned the save for the Mets in the game against Arizona?
Tobias Myers earned his first career save by striking out Ildemaro Vargas in the 10th inning.
