A baseball game can hinge on the obvious—such as home runs and strikeouts—or on moments so precise that they could be planned. On Wednesday night in the desert, the New York Mets relied on Juan Soto’s power stroke and Kodai Senga’s cool determination to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 at Chase Field and win the series.
Soto finds his groove.
For Juan Soto, this was more than simply a two-home run game; it was a statement. He went yard in back-to-back at-bats, his sixth and seventh of the season, and drove in three runs like it was any other day at the office.
Senga: Effectively wild, perfectly timed.
Kodai Senga’s box score reflects his dominance—six innings, no runs, two hits, and four strikeouts. However, in between those numbers is a plotline of resilience. He walked five batters, battled with command early on, but still earned his fourth win and a 1.16 ERA.
Senga’s pitch on Wednesday was reminiscent of a tightrope dancer battling wind gusts—unsteady at moments, but never falling. The Diamondbacks had their chances, but when it counted the most, Senga pulled the correct strings, often aided by the Mets’ dependable defense.
A Defensive Gem.
Speaking of defense, if baseball had highlight reels like basketball, Wednesday’s would have started with the second-inning relay that preserved a run and possibly shifted the game’s overall temperature. Eugenio Suarez raced around the bases with his sights set on home plate after Alek Thomas hit one into the gap. However, Tyrone Taylor, Francisco Lindor, and Luis Torrens worked together like a perfect relay squad, taking down Suarez at the plate and keeping the game scoreless.
That show was less “routine out” and more “Broadway choreography.” And it was just one facet of a great defensive night for the Mets, who played clean and sharp, which is exactly what you need when your starter is struggling with control.
Consistent contributions, big results.
Francisco Lindor contributed two doubles, Jeff McNeil added a triple, and the offense found exactly the right rhythm to keep Arizona at bay. The Mets are currently 24-14 and securely lead the NL East—a team that is becoming more complete by the day, balancing timely hitting, outstanding beginning pitching, and game-changing defense like a well-tuned orchestra.
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