It was a brutally cold, windy afternoon, with temperatures dipping below freezing. The Mets hadn’t done much offensively, managing only a single infield hit over the previous five innings, which made it seem like they were eager to escape to the warmth of the clubhouse.
Around this time, the Mets were trying to warm up, blowing hot air into their gloved hands.
It was also when the bullpen felt the situation was too challenging for the struggling team.
Yet, the Mets found their rhythm late in the game. They rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 4-3 in 10 innings, in front of an announced crowd of 34,753, though the actual attendance felt noticeably smaller due to the cold—until Ronnie Mauricio delivered a walk-off single that brought excitement.
In the eighth inning, they overcame a one-run deficit, showed resilience, and with Devin Williams pitching effectively in the ninth, Luke Weaver managed to keep the opposition in check during the 10th. Mauricio, recently called up after Juan Soto went on the disabled list, hit a single to right field, rounded first base, and celebrated with teammates in shallow center.
The Mets, who have played extra innings for three consecutive home games, are now on a four-game winning streak after falling below .500. Maybe, just maybe, this signifies a shift for the 2026 Mets (7-4) compared to their 2025 counterparts.
The comeback started in the eighth when Jorge Polanco connected for a single against former Yankee Jonathan Loaisiga. This marked the first outfield hit for the Mets since the second inning.
Two batters later, Brett Batty hit a ball deep into center field, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to bring in Mark Vientos with runners on the corners. The strategic switch from a right-handed to a left-handed pitcher worked; Jared Young hit a sacrifice fly to right, leveling the game.
After Williams shut down the ninth inning and struck out Adrian Del Castillo despite a two-on situation, the Mets’ bullpen held strong for 5 1/3 scoreless innings. Weaver wrapped up the top of the tenth with no runs, striking out Tim Tawa and celebrating with an emphatic fist pump.
If not for their late comeback, the Mets could have faced a loss attributed largely to the automatic ball-strike system, which played a role in a critical three-run swing.
Entering the fifth with a two-run lead, Freddy Peralta had two quick outs before things took a downturn. He was ejected after only 4 1/3 innings, with the bases loaded following singles and a wild pitch that hit Gabriel Moreno’s foot.
Mendoza brought in Huascar Brazoban, who had a tough time as Del Castillo was struck out 1-2 only to be hit by a sinker at 97 mph. A pitch that looked like a strike turned out to be slightly off, leading to a crucial challenge that changed the game’s momentum.
On the following pitch, Del Castillo connected for a forceful single to right field, turning a potential escape into what would contribute to a tied game. Nolan Arenado then followed with a single to left-center, delivering the winning run.
In the end, Peralta allowed two runs (scored after his departure) on three hits and three walks in his short outing. He’ll have regrets over the walks, but the defense didn’t help either, affecting his pitch count.
Earlier in the second, Lindor’s soft grounder nearly ignited a rally. With Vargas at first and Thomas at second, Peralta managed to strike out Ketel Marte with a good changeup.
Two innings later, Vargas executed a crafty two-out bunt, but Peralta’s throw to Vientos sailed high amidst the pressure, and while Vientos had a decent performance at first, he couldn’t complete the play, extending the inning for Peralta to throw seven more pitches before finally retiring Alec Thomas.
