Diamondbacks Defeat Mets Behind Carroll's Big Game

Arizona evens series with 7-2 win at Citi Field

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and field of play.Corbin Carroll's breakout performance helps the Diamondbacks even the series against the Mets with a decisive victory.NYC Today

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Mets 7-2 at Citi Field on April 8, 2026, driven by a strong offensive performance from Corbin Carroll and a steady outing from pitcher Ryne Nelson. The victory brought the Diamondbacks' season record to 6-6 and evened the series against the Mets, who now hold a record of 7-5.

Why it matters

The Diamondbacks' win over the Mets was an important bounce-back game for the team, as they look to climb back to .500 and keep pace in the competitive NL West division. Corbin Carroll's breakout game was also a positive sign for the young outfielder as he continues to recover from offseason surgery.

The details

Gabriel Moreno hit a sacrifice fly to give the Diamondbacks an early 1-0 lead. Arizona then exploded for four runs in the second inning, with Corbin Carroll recording two doubles and two RBIs. Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo also drove in runs in the rally. Ryne Nelson earned the win on the mound, allowing just one run over 5 2/3 innings.

  • The game was played on April 8, 2026 at Citi Field in New York.
  • The first pitch was moved up to 4:10 pm due to a cold and windy forecast.

The players

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' young outfielder had a breakout game, recording three extra-base hits including two doubles and a triple.

Ryne Nelson

The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher earned the win, allowing just one run over 5 2/3 innings.

Gabriel Moreno

The Diamondbacks' catcher hit a sacrifice fly to give his team an early 1-0 lead.

Brett Baty

The Mets' right fielder made several defensive highlights, including a sliding catch to rob Corbin Carroll of a hit.

David Peterson

The Mets' starting pitcher took the loss, allowing five runs over five innings.

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What they’re saying

“Whenever there's change, doubt can creep in.”

— Corbin Carroll

What’s next

The Diamondbacks and Mets will meet for the series finale on Thursday night, April 9. Arizona will start left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez, while the Mets will start right-hander Nolan McLean.

The takeaway

Corbin Carroll's breakout performance was a much-needed boost for the Diamondbacks, as they look to build momentum and climb back to .500 on the season. The team's offensive outburst and strong pitching from Ryne Nelson were also key factors in the win.