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The New York Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4–3 on April 7 at Citi Field in a low-scoring matchup that stayed well under the Vegas total of 1. The Mets' pitching staff dominated, striking out 10 batters while allowing 9 hits and just 3 earned runs with a 2.54 ERA, though an error contributed to Arizona's offensive opportunities. New York's lineup generated only 8 hits with no home runs but manufactured 3 RBIs across 4 walks, posting a modest .710 OPS. Arizona countered with 9 hits and 3 RBIs of their own but struggled at the plate, striking out 10 times and posting a .631 OPS that reflected their offensive struggles. The Diamondbacks' pitching proved ineffective, yielding 8 hits and allowing 4 runs despite striking out 7, with a 4.07 ERA. Both offenses were anemic, combining for zero home runs, yet the Mets' superior pitching depth and clutch run production in a tight contest proved decisive. The Mets' early-season pitching efficiency will be critical as they navigate April's rotation demands.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| NYM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Corbin CarrollGeraldo PerdomoGabriel MorenoFrancisco Lindor ×2Tyrone TaylorFrancisco Alvarez
