Dedniel Nuñez had a four-run lead to work with when he took the mound for his season debut. But it was obvious from the start that the right-handed reliever wasn’t up to the task.

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

Francisco Lindor's three-run home run gave the Mets the breathing room they needed Monday, but the agility he showed to prevent a potential stolen base in the ninth inning was a major talking point after New York's 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.