PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly clapped his glove coming off the mound after seven strong innings in his best start of the season on Saturday against the New York Mets.
Kelly allowed one run on three hits in a 2-1 victory over New York (15-24) to snap a three-game losing streak.
Paul Sewald recorded Arizona’s first save since April 17 and remained a perfect 8-for-8 on the season for the D-backs (18-20).
Kelly came into Saturday having allowed 19 runs in his last three starts, as his command has not been sharp since he came off the injured list.
Kelly attacked the zone more effectively on Saturday, and although he faced some hard contact, he earned the Diamondbacks’ fourth quality start in their last five games. Kelly struck out six batters with three walks, and he retired the final seven batters he faced.
Saturday was his first game without allowing a home run this season (five starts).
D-backs starters have accounted for 33 innings and seven earned runs in the last five games, an ERA of 1.91 after the group had a 10.10 ERA in the previous 12 games. This stretch is Arizona’s first this season with five straight starts of at least six innings.
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The Mets also received a solid outing from starter Clay Holmes on Saturday, as the Diamondbacks’ lineup could not break out of its slump. The D-backs had opportunities with runners in scoring position but went 1-for-9.
An Ildemaro Vargas two-run single in the third inning was the difference in the game, as Holmes worked 5.2 frames with the two runs allowed.
Series finale
The final game between the Diamondbacks and Mets in 2026 starts at 1:10 p.m. MST on Sunday. Eduardo Rodriguez (2.50 ERA) will pitch for Arizona.
The Mets’ Sunday starter was listed as TBA as of the final out on Saturday.
Catch the game on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app.
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