Mets vs Diamondbacks: Bullpen Showdown

0:00On April 8th, the Mets host the Diamondbacks this afternoon at City Field for Game 2 of their 3-game series, kicking off at 410 PM Eastern. Ryan Nelson takes the mound for Arizona, who's got a 5-win 79 ERA early on, while New York's David Peterson counters with a 4. 66 Mark, Mets sit at 7-4, Diamondbacks 5-6. Yesterday, the Mets pulled off a thriller, tying it late on a Jared Young sack fly, in the 8th and winning in the 10th, thanks to Ronnie Mauricio's. Clutch single. Their bullpen was lights off for 5 in the 3rd innings, with Luke Weaver grabbing the win. That victory stretched New York's streak to 4 straight, while snapping Arizona's 2-game run. Mets now lead the National League east by half a game over the Braves, and the loss leaves Diamondbacks 4 back of the Dodgers in the West. Standout plays included Adrian Del Castillo, driving in 2 for Arizona, but their team batting's lagging at 2-13. Hot hands like Corbin Carroll and Kettle Marte are heating up lately.

1:03Odds have Mets as minus 136 favorites on the Moneyline. Diamondbacks plus 113 dogs, with a 7.5 total. Arizona's crushing the run line at 8-3, and overs have hit 6 times in their 11 games. Experts lean Mets Moneyline in under 7.5. This sets up a tight battle before tomorrow's finale. Keep an eye on those bullpins, they could decide it all. That wraps New York Mets News today, brought to you with AI.