Mets Set to Face Diamondbacks in Next Game

After a tough loss, the Mets look to bounce back against Arizona on April 9.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:06pm

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The New York Mets were unable to continue their comeback ways in another afternoon tilt on April 8, falling to an early deficit and never recovering in a blowout loss. Now, the Mets turn their attention to their next game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 9 at 7:10 p.m. ET, which will be televised on SNY and MLB Network.

Why it matters

The Mets will be looking to rebound after a disappointing loss and get back on track against the Diamondbacks. As one of the top teams in the National League East, the Mets need to take care of business against opponents like Arizona to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

In the April 8 loss, Mets starter David Peterson allowed five runs in five innings, putting the team in an early hole they could not climb out of. The Mets will now face the Diamondbacks, who are also looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season.

  • The Mets' next game is on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

The players

David Peterson

The Mets starting pitcher who struggled in the April 8 loss, allowing five runs in five innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Mets' next opponent, who are also looking to rebound after a tough start to the season.

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What’s next

The Mets will need to bounce back quickly if they want to keep pace in the NL East race. A win against the Diamondbacks would be a good first step.

The takeaway

The Mets have a chance to get back on track against the Diamondbacks, but they'll need to shore up their starting pitching and offense to avoid another disappointing loss.