Mets Go Streaking, Win Four In A Row

The Mets swept the Diamondbacks this afternoon, winning 8-4.

• Jon Niese (1-3, 5.10 ERA) pitched seven innings to get his first win of the season, giving up three runs on six hits, while striking out three and walking two. Niese was impressive this afternoon, getting out of trouble multiple times.

• David Wright went 2-4 with two home runs and three RBIs. The first was a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning, the second was a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning.

• Jason Pridie hit his first Major League home run in the third inning, a three-run shot to right-center field. 

It's amazing what a team can do when you get good starting pitching that goes deep into the game. In the last four games, Mets starting pitchers have gone seven innings, with the exception of Dillon Gee who went a respectable six. As Bobby Ojeda pointed out, with starting pitchers going farther in the game, roles are starting to be developed in the bullpen. The Mets pitching staff is finally getting some structure, and so far it's paid off. 

Next up: The Mets have the day off tomorrow, and begin a three game series in Washington Tuesday night.