Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly fired six strong innings (no cramping) but the Arizona offense struggled in a loss to Kodai Senga and the Mets.

The Mets' lineup was flummoxed by Zac Gallen again, picking up just four hits in their 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Gallen took the mound for the Diamondbacks coming off a fantastic start against these very same Mets last week. By the time he strolled off he'd completed arguably his best start

Juan Soto collected two solo home runs and three RBIs, Kodai Senga pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 to take the rubber game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Juan Soto homered in consecutive at-bats, Kodai Senga overcame early control problems to pitch six scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1.

After walking two batters to start the third, Senga escaped by getting Pavin Smith to hit into an inning-ending double play. Senga also benefited from Torrens throwing out Corbin Carroll attempting to steal second base in the first inning. Soto homered in the sixth for the game’s first run.

Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes says he remains on target to return to the rotation on Saturday, May 10, against the Dodgers, calling the decision to skip his most recent start the right long-term move in hopes of staying healthy for the rest of the season.

The New York Mets won a close game against the Diamondbacks on May 5 at Chase Field, 5-4. Arizona scored just one run through seven innings.

The New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday at Chase Field in Phoenix.