Overview

• Juan Soto hit two home runs and drove in three runs, powering the Mets’ offense in a decisive 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.
• Kodai Senga overcame early control issues to pitch six scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 1.16 for the season.
• The Mets’ bullpen held Arizona to one run over the final three innings, highlighted by Corbin Carroll’s solo homer in the eighth.
• Merrill Kelly allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings but suffered the loss, marking his second consecutive start with cramping issues.
• The Mets improved to 24-14 and maintained their NL East lead, while Arizona fell to 19-18, remaining fourth in the NL West.