Mets, Diamondbacks Set for Quick Turnaround After Extra-Inning Thriller

NEW YORK (Interstat) — The New York Mets will look to build on a dramatic series-opening win when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field in the second game of a three-game set.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT under clear skies with a game-time temperature of 46 degrees.

The Mets (7-4) edged the Diamondbacks (5-6) 4-3 in 10 innings on Tuesday. New York has won seven of its last nine, while Arizona has dropped four of six.

Both teams will send struggling starters to the mound. The Diamondbacks will go with right-hander Ryne Nelson (0-1), while the Mets counter with left-hander David Peterson (0-1). Each allowed three earned runs in their previous starts this season.

A player to watch for Arizona is ace Zac Gallen, though he pitched Tuesday, taking a no-decision after allowing one run over five innings. For the Mets, a key figure is Freddy Peralta, who started Tuesday and earned the win despite giving up three runs in 4 2/3 innings.

The Mets’ bullpen, which delivered 5 1/3 scoreless innings of relief Tuesday, will be tested again. Arizona’s relievers were nearly as sharp, with Kevin Ginkel and Juan Morillo combining for two perfect frames.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Mets are projected to win 6-5. New York is a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5, and the over/under is set at 7.5 runs.

Following this series, the Diamondbacks continue a road trip in Philadelphia, while the Mets host before a challenging West Coast swing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.