Mets vs Diamondbacks: Battle for Series Win

0:00On April 9th, the New York Mets face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight at 7-10pm Eastern in New York with their three game series, sitting dead even at one game apiece. Mets sit at seven wins in five losses, third in the National League East, while the Diamondbacks are six and six second in the West. It's the third match up between these squads this season, and the over-under is set at seven runs with the Mets' favorites in minus 161. On the mound, look for Nolan McLean starting for the Mets, sporting a 1-0 record with a 2.61 ERA and 12 strikeouts. Arizona counters with Eduardo Rodriguez, still searching for his first win, but holding a clean 0.00 ERA through his starts. Home cooking has been kind to the Mets at three and two, while the Diamondbacks struggle on the road at one and four. Mets hitters boast a solid point 3-2-4 on base percentage, seventh best in the National League. Arizona shines when they keep the ball in the park, going five and one in those games.

1:01Over the last 10, Mets are five and five, with a 2.816 ERA, while Diamondbacks edge them at six and four, but trail and run. Differential. Standouts include Francisco Alvarez for New York, batting 300 with three homers, and Juan Soto heating up at 11 for 31 lately. Arizona's Corbin Carroll is crushing at 0.333 with two bombs and 11 RBI's, and ill-demaro Vargas on fire at 10 for 20 over 10 games. Both teams are banged up bad, Mets missing Soto on the 10-day IEL with a calf issue and several arms out long-term, Diamondbacks even worse with key. Guys like Guriel and Kelly sideline. This one's prime for a tight battle, tune in and see who grabs the series win. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is New York Mets News today.