Mets Morning News for May 9, 2026

May 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Mets pitcher Tobias Myers (left) celebrates with catcher Luis Torrens after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in ten innings at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images Meet the Mets As they’ve done many times this season, the Mets’ offense didn’t show up for McLean last night, resulting in the team going into extra innings in the first game of the series against the Diamondbacks. But while we’ve seen the Amazins subsequently flame out in extras numerous times this season, last night they actually came through, scoring two runs in the tenth thanks to RBI doubles by Mark Vientos and Carson Benge to give the squad a 3-1 victory. They’ve now won five of their last seven games since the calendar shifted to May.

Choose your recap : Amazin’ Avenue , NY Post , Newsday , MLB. com Benge came through for the Mets after being moved up to the five hole in the lineup. The Mets may have had some preliminary conversations about a Freddy Peralta trade if the team is not able to work their way back into contention.

A number of prospects down in Syracuse could be ready to contribute to the major league team soon. A. J.