The New York Mets faced a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighting ongoing issues in their offense despite a stellar performance from Juan Soto. Soto, who recently signed a historic 15-year, $765 million deal, hit his first two home runs at Citi Field but received little support as the team managed only five hits and failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Kodai Senga struggled, lasting just four innings, while Reed Garrett allowed a crucial ninth-inning homer, marking the Mets' second consecutive loss at home, breaking their franchise-record streak of 10 straight home series wins.

In an effort to revitalize the team's performance during a stretch of 13 consecutive games, the Mets are calling up pitching prospect Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Syracuse to start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tidwell, ranked as the Mets' No. 15 overall prospect, has had mixed results with a 5.00 ERA over six starts, but the Mets hope his high-velocity pitches will bolster their struggling rotation. The team is looking to rebound in the upcoming three-game series against the Cardinals, with Clay Holmes and Tylor Megill slated to start the first two games.