Arizona Diamondbacks defeat New York Mets 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 1, Arizona Diamondbacks 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 3 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks final score and game recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks trailed by 1 run after two innings. They led 2-1 after five innings. Neither team scored after the fifth.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Clay Holmes (New York Mets): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Marcus Semien (New York Mets): 1-for-3, 1 run.
- Merrill Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Ildemaro Vargas (Arizona Diamondbacks): 1-for-4, 2 RBIs.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks?
The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 6.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 15-24 in the 2026 regular season (6-12 at home, 9-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 22 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 18-20 in the 2026 regular season (11-9 at home, 7-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 15 times, with 1 push.
What's next for New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: the New York Mets at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.