Mets' Dominance Shines in Arizona 
What a game, fellow Mets fans! Our boys put on an absolute show in Arizona, cruising to a commanding 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. It was one of those nights where everything seemed to click, especially for our offense and some outstanding pitching! Let's dive into the action.Early Pitching Duel 
Starting off, both teams were locked in a scoreless battle through the first five innings. Our ace pitched a gem, keeping the Diamondbacks at bay. Arizona had a few opportunities, but our defense held strong. The pivotal play came in the bottom of the 2nd inning when **Ale**k Thomas tried to score on a double, but our defense wasn't having it, cutting him down at home! Cheers to our solid defensive work. 
Soto Sparks the Offense 
In the top of the 6th inning, the bats finally came alive thanks to Juan Soto's sensational solo shot that soared 427 feet! That homer to center field put us on the board, and it was exactly what we needed to get the momentum going.Seventh Inning Surge 
The 7th inning was a beauty! Luis Torrens kicked things off with a sweet double, and then Luisangel Acuña stepped up, driving him home with a single to center. Acuña then proceeded to steal second, setting the stage for Jeff McNeil, who blasted a triple to center, bringing Acuña home. What a trip around the bags for our guys, making it 3-0. The Diamondbacks had no answer for our offensive charge!Soto Strikes Again 
Can't get enough of Juan Soto! He went yard once more in the top of the 8th with a deep shot to left field, extending our lead to 4-0. Soto was on fire tonight, and I bet there wasn't a Mets fan in the stadium not smiling ear to ear! 
Lindor Closes the Show 
Francisco Lindor put the finishing touches in the 9th inning with a crucial double that brought José Azócar and Tyrone Taylor across the plate, sealing the deal with a 7-1 advantage. Lindor made it to third shortly after and scored on a sacrifice fly by none other than Soto—what more could you ask for? Finishing Strong 
The final touch came from our closing pitchers who struck out the last few guys with ease, securing the big win. A shoutout to our bullpen for maintaining control throughout the game and ensuring that nothing got out of hand when the Diamondbacks threatened.An all-around fantastic performance tonight by our Mets! Let's hope they carry this momentum into the next game. Way to go, Mets! LGM!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Diamondbacks (May 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 |