Mets Bullpen Crumbles Late, Lose Series to Diamondbacks

Rookie starter Nolan McLean's strong outing spoiled as Arizona rallies for 7-1 win in rubber match

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:04am

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The New York Mets' bullpen imploded in the late innings, allowing seven runs over the seventh and eighth frames as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Mets 7-1 and take the three-game series 2-1 at Citi Field on Thursday night.

Why it matters

The loss is another frustrating setback for the Mets, who have struggled with inconsistency on both offense and defense this season. The bullpen's collapse wasted a strong outing from rookie starter Nolan McLean and further exposed the team's depth issues as several players continue to play out of position.

The details

Holding a 1-0 lead after six scoreless innings from McLean, the Mets' bullpen unraveled in the seventh. With two runners on base, reliever Luke Weaver allowed a game-tying RBI double, sparking a four-run rally for the Diamondbacks. Arizona then tacked on three more runs in the eighth off Luis Garcia to put the game out of reach.

  • The Mets took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on a home run by Luis Robert Jr.
  • Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean pitched six shutout innings before exiting in the seventh.
  • The Diamondbacks scored seven unanswered runs over the seventh and eighth innings to win 7-1.

The players

Nolan McLean

Rookie right-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets who pitched six scoreless innings before the bullpen's collapse.

Luke Weaver

Mets relief pitcher who allowed the game-tying hit in the seventh inning, sparking Arizona's rally.

Luis Garcia

Mets relief pitcher who gave up three more runs in the eighth inning to put the game out of reach.

Gabriel Moreno

Diamondbacks catcher who hit the game-tying RBI double in the seventh inning.

Alek Thomas

Diamondbacks outfielder who scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning.

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What they’re saying

“Typically six shutout innings is enough for a team to win, but the Mets' offense seems to be boom or bust without a lot of in-between, and the defense is still making adjustments with so many players playing out of position.”

— Abbey Mastracco, Author

What’s next

The Mets will look to bounce back in their next series against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, starting on Friday night at Citi Field.

The takeaway

This latest bullpen collapse highlights the Mets' ongoing struggles with consistency and depth, as the team continues to search for answers to turn around its disappointing start to the season.