Déjà V in the Desert: Mets Fall 5-1 as Gallen Stifles Bats Again
It was a case of history repeating itself Tuesday night at Chase Field, where Arizona ace Zac Gallen once again had the New York Mets’ number. Gallen delivered another dominant outing, leading the Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory and handing the Mets a frustratingly familiar defeat.
Mets Offense Hits a Sour Note
Baseball thrives on rhythm, but the Mets’ offense never found the beat. Scoring just one run on four scattered hits, New York’s lineup looked disjointed and flat. The top trio of Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso went a combined 0-for-8, leaving the Mets scrambling for answers.
Pete Alonso especially struggled, striking out three times and looking visibly frustrated at the plate. While the team’s strong 23-14 record keeps them atop the NL East, inconsistent offensive showings like Tuesday’s highlight the growing need for steadier production from their stars. One bad night doesn’t define a season, but for the Mets, it felt like déjà vu they’d rather forget.
David Peterson didn’t fall apart on the mound, but he never quite settled in either. The left-hander pushed through six innings, managing to avoid disaster—but four walks paired with five hits created steady pressure. Those base runners eventually caught up to him, and the damage, though gradual, was enough.
He wasn’t outclassed, just outpitched. Going up against Gallen is like trying to sprint into a headwind—you can push forward, but it’s exhausting and never quite enough.
Gallen Continues to Dominate the Mets
Whatever the reason, Zac Gallen seems to elevate his game when the Mets are in the other dugout. Whether it’s the spotlight or just familiarity, he’s made a habit of shutting them down.
On Tuesday, Gallen was in full command, allowing just two hits over seven innings while striking out six and walking three. He surrendered only one run and never seemed rattled. It was a repeat performance from his May 1 start, where he also held the Mets to a single run over six innings with eight strikeouts. Efficient, cool, and relentless—he’s become New York’s personal puzzle with no solution.
Now he’s dominated the Mets in both New York and Arizona. If someone’s working a Mets voodoo doll, Zac Gallen might just be the one jabbing the pins.
Nimmo’s Injury Scare Sends a Jolt
Tension spiked in the fourth inning when Brandon Nimmo came up limping after a play in left field, prompting concern from both the dugout and fans. Though he stayed in the game, he was seen tending to his left knee—an area likely to be closely monitored going forward. Nimmo later said he “dodged a bullet,” which came as a relief given his past knee issues during spring training, albeit on the opposite leg.
The Mets can’t risk another setback in their outfield—especially not to someone as reliable and high-energy as Nimmo. For now, they’ll be holding their breath, hoping this turns out to be nothing more than a close call.
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