A Diamondbacks Victory In The Ninth

Diamondbacks 8-5 Mets (Aug 28, 2024): Game Recap

A Diamondbacks Victory in the Ninth

Late-Game Heroics Propel Diamondbacks to Victory

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Mets 8-5 in a thrilling game on August 28, 2024, at Chase Field.

The Diamondbacks trailed 5-4 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, but rallied for four runs to secure the victory.

Carson Kelly hit a two-run single to tie the game, and Geraldo Perdomo followed with a two-run double to give the Diamondbacks the lead.

The Mets had runners on first and second with two outs in the top of the ninth, but Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon struck out Tomas Nido to end the game.

Key Moments

• The Diamondbacks scored two runs in the first inning on a single by Ketel Marte.
• The Mets tied the game in the second inning on a home run by Starling Marte.
• The Mets took a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning on a single by Francisco Lindor.
• The Diamondbacks regained the lead in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Jake McCarthy.
• The Mets tied the game again in the seventh inning on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Nimmo.
• The Mets took a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning on a single by Jeff McNeil.
• The Diamondbacks rallied for four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game.

Pitching Performances

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out seven batters.

Mets starter Chris Bassitt pitched 6.0 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and striking out five batters.

Offensive Leaders

• Diamondbacks: Ketel Marte (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Geraldo Perdomo (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Jake McCarthy (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI)
• Mets: Starling Marte (2-for-4, HR, RBI), Francisco Lindor (2-for-4, RBI), Jeff McNeil (2-for-4, RBI)

Conclusion

The Diamondbacks' victory was their third in a row, and improved their record to 65-67.

The Mets, meanwhile, lost for the second time in a row, and fell to 70-62.