Snake Bytes 5/10 Happy Mother’s Day!

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Merrill Kelly led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a victory over the Mets, ending their losing streak. The game featured a special Mother's Day theme with pink bats.

Key points

Merrill Kelly led the Diamondbacks to victory over the Mets
Diamondbacks ended their losing streak
Mother's Day themed pink bats were used
Bobby Cox passed away at 84
Kelly expressed relief after his performance

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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 11: A detail shot of a pink Mother's Day themed bat prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images **Team News** **That’s more like it for Merrill Kelly in Diamondbacks’ win vs. Mets** “You guys have seen me long enough to know that if I’m commanding the ball, I’ve got a pretty good chance,” Kelly said. “If I’m not, it’s going to be a long day for me. … I’ve been putting myself in bad counts, putting people on with free passes and then getting hurt after that. So I was able to limit a little bit of the damage.” **After ‘getting F’s the whole time’ in ’26, Kelly turns in A-plus outing**“It’s a little bittersweet,” Kelly said. “You almost feel like the kid who finally passed the test. You know, you feel like the kid who’s been getting F’s the whole time and finally got an A. But like I said, it feels a lot better walking off the mound knowing that you gave your team a chance to win. And that’s the big takeaway from today.” **Merrill Kelly’s Start vs Mets Was Huge Sigh of Relief for the D-backs** **Diamondbacks End Losing Streak With Tight Win Over Mets** **Diamondbacks flamethrower Justin Martinez begins throwing bullpens** **Other Baseball** **Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager and Braves icon, passes away at 84** **, coaches remember late manager Bobby Cox** **Remembering Bobby Cox, iconic manager of the ** **Guardians acquire Gold Glove catcher Bailey from Giants** ** To Give Reps At Third Base During Rehab** **Witt hits inside-the-park HR … on a ground ball** **Crew capitalizes on ’ blunder for first walk-off win of ’26** **Pirates erupt for season-high 20 hits to back Ashcraft’s gem in rout of Giants** **Here are MLB’s top Mother’s Day moments** **Anything Goes** This day in history: This day in baseball:

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What did Merrill Kelly say about his performance against the Mets?

Merrill Kelly expressed relief after his strong outing, stating it felt like finally passing a test after a difficult period.

How did the Diamondbacks perform against the Mets?

The Diamondbacks ended their losing streak with a tight win over the Mets, showcasing a much-needed improvement.

What special theme was featured during the Diamondbacks game on Mother's Day?

The game featured pink Mother's Day themed bats to celebrate the occasion.

What notable event occurred regarding Bobby Cox in this article?

Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager and Braves icon, passed away at the age of 84.

Snake Bytes 5/10 Happy Mother’s Day!

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