Paul Skenes pitched like the ace he is against the New York Mets' star-studded lineup on Monday, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen and offense came up short in the 4-3 loss.

Whatever else might happen on the roster, the Mets entered this season knowing where their biggest strength would reside: a top of the order featuring Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. On Monday night,

Francisco Lindor’s three-run homer was the needed jolt in a 5-4 victory at Chase Field that ended the Mets’ two-game skid.

On the heels of getting swept in a doubleheader in St. Louis on Sunday and having gone three straight series without a series win, the Mets arrived at Chase Field in need of a palate cleanser. Mission accomplished.

Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso launch clutch home runs as the New York Mets edge out Arizona in a nail-biting finish.

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Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer, Pete Alonso launched a two-run shot and the New York Mets held on late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020. He was a first-ballot Hall of Fame player and is considered one of the greatest shortstops ever. Jeter achieved many awards and won five World Series titles in his MLB career,