In the wake of a chaotic Wednesday that saw several concerning injuries, a from a reliever that led to a DFA and the always-concerning players-only meeting, the Mets were in desperate need of not just a breath of life but of stability. Which made a series of step-ups from some of the most veteran members of the club a rare, hopeful sign in a season that has been a struggle. Francisco Lindors bat gave the Mets a chance. Pete Alonso ignored a bruised right hand and . J.D. Martinez reacts after his homer in the eighth inning Thursday. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post J.D. Martinez provided the go-ahead run for the Mets during their win Thursday. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Explore More And J.D. Martinezs blast put the finishing touches on a 3-2 comeback win over the Diamondbacks in a series-opener in front of 20,926 at Citi Field on Thursday. The Mets (23-33) halted a three-game skid and hope they have pulled up from an all-out plummet. The win was just their second in the past 10 games and fifth in their past 20. Pete Alonso scored a run after pinch-hitting Thursday. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post They had not won a series-opener since Newcastle United Jersey all the way back on May 6 in St. Louis. They are 1-0, though, since Lindor surveyed the team and realized they needed to talk. It felt good to contribute to a team win, Lindor said after calling a meeting one day and going 4-for-4 the next. This is not about being the main character of calling a team meeting. Thats not what its about. Anyone could have had a good night tonight and I wouldve been happy. Martinez called the closed-door se sion Wednesday one of the better meetings the 14-year vet has been in. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Lets start having fun again and start enjoying this, Martinez, whose eighth-inning, dead-center homer became the game-winner, said of the primary me sage. If we lose, we lose. Turn off the pre sure. It doesnt exist. I said in the meeting: No one thinks were going to win 100 games this year. We have no pre sure on us. The Mets were trailing, 2-1, and struggling against a series of Arizona relievers starter Zac Gallen was removed with a hamstring strain while facing his second batter of the game before launching their rally starting in the seventh. Alonso, whose imaging a day after he was forced out of the game after his hand was drilled, pinch hit for Brett Baty. The first baseman succe sfully convinced his manager he could play, then succe sfully stroked a double down the third-base line. With two outs, Lindor roped an RBI single into right field to tie it. Pete Alonso celebrates after scoring Thursday. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Lindor had gotten the Mets on the board with a third-inning home run. He consistently gestured to the dugout with fist-pumps after big hits, trying to spark the club any way he could. Pretty impre sive, manager Carlos Mendoza said of his shortstop, who extended a nine-game hitting streak in which he has posted a 1.030 OPS. It says a lot about who he is and how much he wants it. Thats what great leaders do, added Christian Scott, who was solid in five, two-run innings. Francisco Lindor went 4-for-4 for the Mets during their win Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post The Mets made three runs stand up because their undermanned bullpen turned in a gem. Adrian Houser, Danny Young and Reed Garrett (third save) pitched four scorele s innings in which they did not let up a hit. The Mets bullpen has been a weak spot in the past few weeks, likely because of overuse, and has never appeared more vulnerable than right now. Without the and the formerly reliable Jorge Lopez, whose meltdown Wednesday , the Mets . The Mets played better. Perhaps they played freer. The pre sures on everyone else right now, Martinez said. South America Jersey