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Dbacks Drop Series Opener to Mets 4-3

Arizona Diamondbacks dropped the series opener to the New York Mets 4-3 in extra innings after squandering a late 3-2 lead.

The Diamondbacks' offense went silent after scoring three runs in the fifth inning, finishing 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position. Despite Zac Gallen's quality start (5 innings, 1 earned run), Arizona's bullpen allowed tying and winning runs in the eighth inning.

The D-backs repeatedly stranded opportunities and left runners on base in key spots. Defensively, the team had miscues including a misplayed flyball and a missed play by Geraldo Perdomo that could have preserved the lead.