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Diamondbacks Edge Mets 2-1 Behind Kelly, Vargas’ Two-Run Single

5/10/2026

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Summary

Diamondbacks Edge Mets

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2–1 on May 10, 2026.
Merrill Kelly pitched seven innings, allowed one run on two hits, and earned the win.
Ildemaro Vargas delivered a two-run single in the third inning that gave Arizona the lead.
The Mets bullpen retired the final 13 batters without allowing a runner.
The loss left the Mets at 15–23 and marked roughly the 500th ten-consecutive-batter-without-a-runner streak this season.

Summary

D-backs End Skid

Merrill Kelly returned from an early-season injury and posted his best start after three poor outings.
Arizona starters have logged five straight six-plus-inning outings with a 1.91 ERA.
The D-backs ended a three-game skid to reach 18-20 while the Mets sit half a game above the Angels for the league’s worst record, with Eduardo Rodriguez (3-0, 2.50 ERA) starting Sunday’s finale.

Summary

Vientos Clutch Win

Mark Vientos homered and delivered a tiebreaking double in the 10th, giving the Mets a 3-1 win as they go 4-1 and 5-2 on the road.
Nolan McLean posted a 2.78 ERA in eight starts, allowing three hits.
Arizona starter Ryne Nelson threw 6 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts, his longest outing.
Ryan Waldschmidt singled in his first MLB at-bat, while Ketel Marte was scratched with illness, leaving Arizona short-handed.

History

Historical Context

Arizona’s 1998 expansion franchise became the fastest to win a World Series in 2001, defeating the three-time defending New York Yankees 4-3 with dominant pitching from Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling. In 2026, veteran Merrill Kelly mirrors that strength, posting a 1.91 ERA over five starts, underscoring the D-backs’ long-standing reliance on elite arms.

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Diamondbacks Edge Mets

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2–1 on May 10, 2026.
Merrill Kelly pitched seven innings, allowed one run on two hits, and earned the win.
Ildemaro Vargas delivered a two-run single in the third inning that gave Arizona the lead.
The Mets bullpen retired the final 13 batters without allowing a runner.
The loss left the Mets at 15–23 and marked roughly the 500th ten-consecutive-batter-without-a-runner streak this season.

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