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4/8/2026 Box Score: Arizona Diamondbacks 7 New York Mets 2
Francisco Lindor#: SS 0 for 5; 1 K; Bo Bichette: 3B 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Jorge Polanco: DH 0 for 4; Luis Robert Jr.: CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Brett Baty*: RF 2 for 4; 1 double; 1 RBI; Mark Vientos: 1B 0 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Marcus Semien: 2B 0 for 4; Carson Benge*: LF 1 for 4; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez: C 1 for 3; 1 walk; David Peterson: (L, 0-2) 5 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Sean Manaea*: 4 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 5 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks;
Mets: The Mets dropped the second game of their three-game set to the Diamondbacks, 7-2...Fall to 3-2 at home this season.
Brett Baty (2-4, 2B, RBI): Put the Mets on the board with an RBI single in the sixth inning to cut the Mets deficit to 5-1...Doubled to right field in the eighth inning.
David Peterson (5.0 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K): Allowed six hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings...Recorded a season-high six strikeouts.
Sean Manaea (4.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K): Threw 4.0 innings in relief and allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two.
Mike Puma NY Post: " On a chilly afternoon at Citi Field — even with first pitch moved up three hours for a second straight day because of the numbing forecast — Peterson’s performance quickly transformed the ballpark from refrigerator to freezer. Buried in a five-run hole early, the Mets never recovered in a 7-2 loss to the Diamondbacks..."
Peter Sblendorio NY Daily News: "For the second start in a row, Peterson was hit hard, this time in a 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at frigid Citi Field. Arizona tagged the left-hander for one run in the first inning and four in the second Wednesday afternoon as the Mets’ (7-5) four-game winning streak came to an end."
Brian Joura Mets360: "The Mets didn’t get a baserunner until the fourth inning and didn’t push a run across until the sixth. Brett Baty had an RBI single for the Mets’ first run. He also doubled in the eighth inning, putting two runners in scoring position. Mark Vientos hit a SF for the second run but that’s all the offense could muster in this one."
MLB YouTube Channel: Diamondbacks 7 Mets 2 Game Highlights - 4/8/26
SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza, David Peterson, Sean Manaea Post Game Reactions - 4/8/26
Mets Defeat Diamondbacks, 7-2:
- Mets' David Peterson struggles again as club drops middle game of series to Diamondbacks (Newsday)
- David Peterson’s latest ugly clunker sinks Mets in loss to Diamondbacks (NYP)
- David Peterson struggles again in loss to Diamondbacks as Mets’ winning streak ends (NYDN)
- Corbin Carroll’s 3 extra-base hits lead the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets (AP)
JD Martinez News:
- J.D. Martinez gives insight into new role as Mets ‘resource’ and why he thinks he’ll succeed (NYP)
- J.D. Martinez hopes to be a resource as Mets special assistant: ‘There’s a lot of things that I’ve experienced’ (NYDN)
- A new Mets secret weapon? How J.D. Martinez aims to help in new role (The Record)
Other Mets News:
- Mets not pivoting to a 6-man rotation ... at least for now (MLB.com)
- Here is a potential impact callup for each team (MLB.com)
- Laura Albanese: Mets figuring out how to get their lefties on track, but luckily they have depth (Newsday)
- Mets owner Steve Cohen and WFAN's Evan Roberts not thrilled about 58% no-show rate on free ticket giveaway (Newsday)
- Sean Manaea left as Mets odd man out in pitching rotation (NYP)
- Once ‘misunderstood,’ Carlos Beltrán feels validated by Mets number retirement (NYDN)
- How concerned should Mets be about this slumping star? ‘He’s too good’ (NJ.com)
- How Mets’ Carson Benge feels about his slow start, hitless skid (NJ.com)
- Mets owner Steve Cohen is not happy about Citi Field attendance this week (NJ.com)
- David Peterson ‘too good of a pitcher’ to pull from Mets’ rotation. But for how long? (The Athletic)
- Mets Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong Bounces Back in Third Triple-A Start of 2026 (SI.com)
- Scout Weighs in on Carson Benge Amid Slow Start With Mets (SI.com)
Metsmerized Online
- Peterson’s Struggles Persist Against Arizona
- Morning Briefing: Mets Staying With Same Rotation For Now
- Peterson Hit Hard, Mets Win Streak Ends at Four
- Game Chat: Diamondbacks vs Mets, 4:10 PM
- Weaver, Williams a Winning Combo
- Down in the Count, Mauricio Comes Up Big
- Elian Peña Continues Strong Start to 2026
Amazin' Avenue
Rising Apple Feed
- Two truths about NY Mets rookie Carson Benge after 11 games
- 5 left-handed starting pitchers the NY Mets should already start scouting for a trade
- Price on obvious NY Mets trade target is rising, his availability might not be
- Devin Williams, Luke Weaver meet NY Mets contract expectations, another exceeds them
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Syracuse:
- Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Offense Goes Cold, Tong Finishes Strong but Mets Drop Doubleheader
- 4/8/2026 - Box Score - Game 1: Buffalo Bisons 2 Syracuse Mets 0 MJ Melendez; RF 1 for 2; 1 walk; Nick Morabito; DH 2 for 3; Ryan Clifford; LF 1 for 3; 2 Ks; Jose Rojas; 1B 1 for 3; Vidal Bruján; SS 0 for 3; 1 K; Cristian Pache; CF 0 for 3; 1 K; Jackson Cluff; 2B 0 for 2; 1 walk; Hayden Senger; C 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Yonny Hernández; 3B 0 for 2; Jack Wenninger; (L, 0-1) 4.1 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 3 walks; 5 Ks; Daniel Duarte; 0.2 inning; no runs; 1 K; Dan Hammer; 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;
- 4/8/2026 - Box Score - Game 2: Buffalo Bisons 4 Syracuse Mets 3 MJ Melendez; LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 3 Ks; 1 double; Nick Morabito; CF 1 for 3; 1 K; Ryan Clifford; 1B 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Christian Arroyo; 3B 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Jose Rojas; DH 0 for 2; 1 walk; Jackson Cluff; SS 0 for 2; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 SB; Ji Hwan Bae; RF 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Ben Rortvedt; C 1 for 1; Hayden Senger; C 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 Ks; Yonny Hernández; 2B 1 for 3; 1 K; Jonah Tong; 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 7 Ks; Austin Warren; (L, 1-1)(BS, 1) 1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 K;
- Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 4/8/2026
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Sweep Somerset in Home-Opening Doubleheader
- 4/8/2026 Box Score - Game 1: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 11 Somerset Patriots 3 A.J. Ewing*; CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 SB; Marco Vargas*; SS 1 for 3; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Jacob Reimer; 3B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Chris Suero; C 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Eli Serrano*; RF 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 K; 1 triple; Jose Ramos; LF 3 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 SB; D'Andre Smith; DH 1 for 3; 2 runs; 1 walk; 1 K; JT Schwartz*; 1B 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; Wyatt Young; 2B 2 for 3; 2 runs; 6 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 HR; 1 double; Jonathan Santucci*; 4 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 4 walks; 8 Ks; Jordan Geber; (W, 1-0) 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 1 K; Carlos Guzman; 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Felipe De La Cruz; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks;
- 4/8/2026 Box Score - Game 2: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2 Somerset Patriots 1 A.J. Ewing*: 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; 1 double; Jacob Reimer: 1B 1 for 3; 1 K; 1 double; Eli Serrano*: DH 0 for 2; 1 K; Jose Ramos: RF 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Kevin Parada: C 0 for 2; D'Andre Smith: CF 0 for 2; 1 K; Nick Lorusso: 3B 0 for 2; Matt Rudick*: LF 0 for 2; Wyatt Young: SS 0 for 2; Zach Thornton*: 5.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Douglas Orellana: 0.2 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Ben Simon: (W, 1-0) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks;
- 4/8/26: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Roster Moves - Zach Thornton activated, Lavender Rehab at St. Lucie, Pham, Kimbrel to St. Lucie
- 4/8/2026: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Villavicencio Launches First High-A Homer; Willhoite Whacks in a Pair as Cyclones Fall to BlueClaws, 10-3
- 4/8/2026 Box Score: Jersey Shore BlueClaws 10 Brooklyn Cyclones 3 Mitch Voit; 2B 1 for 5; 4 Ks; John Bay; RF 0 for 2; 2 walks; Antonio Jimenez; SS 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Daiverson Gutierrez; DH 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; Colin Houck; 3B 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Ronald Hernandez#; C 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Trace Willhoite; 1B 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 double; Vincent Perozo*; LF 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Kevin Villavicencio; CF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 HR; Jonathan Jimenez; (L, 0-1) 4 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks; Garrett Stratton; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2 walks; Tanner Witt; 1 inning; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 2 hits; 4 walks; 3 Ks; Hoss Brewer; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Juan Arnaud; 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/8/2026
St. Lucie Mets:
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AP Sports via the Winnipeg Free Press
- AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again
- Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6
- Rooker’s 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2
- Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin has successful Tommy John surgery
- Conine and Norby homer to lead the Marlins to a 7-4 win over the Reds
- Nico Hoerner powers the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the error-prone Rays at Tropicana Field
- Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake ejected for arguing with plate umpire from dugout
- Blue Jays come back for 4-3 win over Dodgers to end six-game losing streak
- Corbin Carroll’s 3 extra-base hits lead the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets
- Matt Olson homers and Braves upend Angels 8-2
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- MLB Mailbag: Jordan Walker, Cubs, Guardians, Tigers, Riley
- MLBTR Podcast: Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class
- Pirates Outright Enmanuel Valdez
- Diamondbacks Re-Sign Joe Ross To Minor League Deal
- Gabriel Arias To Miss 4-8 Weeks With Moderate Hamstring Strain
- Zach Eflin Undergoes UCL Surgery
- Davey Lopes Passes Away
- Cristian Javier Exits Start Due To Shoulder Tightness
- Jorge Soler, Reynaldo López Given Multi-Game Suspensions
- Angels Injury Notes: Trout, Yates, Rodriguez
- Phillies Acquire Steward Berroa, Designate Yoniel Curet For Assignment
- Robert Stephenson Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
- Johan Oviedo Diagnosed With Flexor Strain
- Mariners Select Connor Joe, Place Victor Robles On IL
- Reds Designate Christian Encarnacion-Strand For Assignment
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Born on this date:
- Jerry Hinsley (1945)
- Graeme Lloyd (1967)
- David Robertson (1985)
- Eric Campbell (1987)
Transactions:
New York Mets claimed Greg Goossen on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 9, 1965.
1985 | The Mets' offseason acquisition of Gary Carter pays immediate dividends when he connects for a walk-off home run in the bottom of the tenth inning, giving his new team a 6-5 victory over St. Louis on Opening Day at Shea Stadium. The 31 year-old All-Star catcher is the first player to end his first contest with a New York team with a round-tripper. |
1985 | Tom Seaver establishes a big-league record with his 15th Opening Day assignment, earning the victory in the White Sox's 4-2 win over Milwaukee at County Stadium. The right-hander, who also got the first-day nods from the Mets (1968-77, 1983) and Reds (1978-79, 1981), will extend the mark previously held by Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators to 16 next season. |
1987 - Gary Carter drives in his 1,000th career run with an 8th-inning single that scores Lenny Dykstra as the Mets defeat Pittsburgh, 4 - 2.
1990: The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Mets, 12 - 3, at Shea Stadium. It is the Mets' first loss in a season opener at home in 21 years.
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