PHOENIX – Monday will be déjà vu for the D-Backs as they will face off against the New York Mets at Chase Field. This will be the second series in less than a week that they will see this ball club.
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Apr 30, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa (1) reacts to hitting a double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
The Mets will be looking to come in to get some revenge, as Arizona took two out of three games just this last week at Citi Field. New York came into that matchup winning ten of their last twelve games. Their train came to a stop though after the first game of this last series, as the Diamondbacks won two close contests right after.
Heating up:
Geraldo Perdomo might just be the most underrated player in the entire league. Just yesterday in Philadelphia, he went 4-for-5 including three RBIs. In his last seven games, Perdomo has a .440 batting average and a .483 on-base percentage along with two home runs and ten RBIs.
May 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits an RBI double during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Monday’s mound management:
New York will have Griffin Canning on the mound tonight to face off against the Snakes. He has a 4-1 record on the season with a 2.61 ERA. Canning looked great in his last start in Washington against the Nationals as he pitched five innings and gave up no earned runs on four hits.
Apr 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) throws in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Ryne Nelson will be getting the start today for Arizona, after news of Corbin Burnes’ having shoulder fatigue, Nelson will get another opportunity to show his talents. His last outing came against this same New York team where he took over for Eduardo Rodriguez after a harsh outing. Nelson though went four innings pitched and gave up no hits, and will look to replicate that success on Monday night.
Arizona will look to fend off a hungry New York Mets team looking to get some payback after their series loss this last week. The first game of the series is over at Chase Field on Monday, May 5th @ 6:40 PT.
Recap: Arizona avoids sweep as D-Backs leave Philly after extra innings thriller
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
