The Arizona Diamondbacks opened a seven-game homestand featuring two of the National League's best teams, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, on May 5. Players and manager Torey Lovullo see the chance to play two teams at the top of their respective divisions as a big opportunity.

The Mets were swept in a doubleheader Sunday in St. Louis, and New York has dropped 4 of the past 5 games, including a pair of losses at home against the Diamondbacks Wednesday and Thursday of last week.