Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (23) threw a stellar game against the New York Mets for the second time in five days, leading his team to a 5-1 victory at Chase Field on May 6, 2025. Gallen, who struggled at the beginning of the 2025 season with a 1-4 record and a 5.57 ERA, showed his dominance by holding the Mets to just two runs on four hits while striking out 14 batters across 13 innings in back-to-back starts. The first encounter took place on May 1 at Citi Field.
During the game in Arizona, Gallen pitched seven solid innings, only allowing one run on two hits while striking out six and walking three batters. The Mets managed to score their only run in the third inning after Gallen walked Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso consecutively following a double play by Tyrone Taylor. After that, Gallen retired the next 11 batters in a row until Mark Vientos singled in the seventh inning. A double play by Jeff McNeil ended the inning for the Mets.
On the other side, Mets starter David Peterson struggled, giving up four runs on five hits with six strikeouts and four walks, resulting in his second loss of the season. The Diamondbacks capitalized on opportunities with Josh Naylor’s groundout scoring Randal Grichuk to tie the game in the fourth inning, and Geraldo Perdomo’s force out bringing Lourdes Gurriel Jr. home two batters later. Gurriel then extended the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his sixth of the season.
The Mets, who started the season strong, have hit a rough patch since May began. They have lost five of their last seven games and hold a 5-7 record in their last 12 matchups dating back to April 25. The team will need to regroup and find their stride to get back on track in the competitive league.
Overall, Gallen’s impressive performance on the mound was the highlight of the game, showcasing his skills and helping the Diamondbacks secure another victory. As the season progresses, both teams will continue to face challenges and strive for success in the tough world of professional baseball.
