Four in a Row: Mets Secure Fourth Straight Win as Bullpen Shines in Extra-Inning Battle .v1

QUEENS — Momentum is a curious thing in baseball. It can be built over a month or sparked in a single inning. For the 2026 New York Mets, momentum currently looks like a four-game winning streak that has transformed a shaky 2-4 start into a confident 6-4 surge. Following a gritty series finale win in San Francisco and Tuesday’s extra-inning thriller against Arizona, the Mets are proving that while their stars may drive the headlines, their bullpen is the engine keeping them on the road.

Tuesday’s 4-3 victory was a masterclass in modern relief management. After Freddy Peralta navigated six tough innings in the cold, Carlos Mendoza unleashed a “carousel of dominance” that neutralized a potent Arizona lineup. The standout performer was undoubtedly Luke Weaver, who continues to look like the steal of the 2025-26 offseason. Weaver tossed a perfect eighth inning, using a newly refined cutter to baffle the Diamondbacks’ middle of the order.

“Our bullpen guys are animals,” said Peralta. “When I hand the ball over to Weaver, or Huascar [Brazoban], or Devin [Williams], I know the game is in good hands. They are pitching with so much confidence right now. It allows the starters to just go out there and attack, knowing we don’t have to be perfect.”

The bullpen’s “shine” was particularly bright in the 9th and 10th innings. Despite the “ghost runner” rule putting immense pressure on the defense, the Mets’ relief core remained unflappable. Devin Williams, assuming the primary closer duties while Edwin Díaz works through a minor workload management plan, showcased his signature “Airbender” changeup, striking out the side in the 9th to keep the game tied.

This four-game streak has also highlighted the Mets’ improved defensive efficiency. During this stretch, the team has committed zero errors, a far cry from the “clunky” play seen during the opening week in St. Louis. The middle-infield duo of Lindor and Bo Bichette has begun to look like a synchronized unit, turning two crucial double plays on Tuesday that arguably saved the game.

As the Mets head into Wednesday’s matchup seeking a fifth straight win, the message in the clubhouse is clear: this is a “total team” effort. The bullpen has stabilized the ship, the defense has tightened the screws, and the offense is finding ways to win even when the big bats are quiet. In a long 162-game season, this is exactly the kind of “boring excellence” that wins championships.