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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Mets 7–1 on April 9 at Citi Field, with the visitors' pitching staff delivering a dominant performance despite modest offensive numbers. Arizona's pitcher allowed just six hits and one earned run while striking out six, posting a 3.59 ERA and limiting the Mets to a single run on six hits with a .678 OPS. The Diamondbacks' offense, though recording only eight hits and no home runs, capitalized on opportunities by driving in seven runs, demonstrating efficient run production that belied their .224 batting average and .657 OPS. New York's pitching faltered significantly, surrendering eight hits and seven earned runs across the game while fanning nine Arizona batters but issuing three walks. The Mets managed just one home run and struggled to generate consistent offensive pressure, striking out six times against Arizona's relatively modest strikeout total. This lopsided result underscores Arizona's ability to win with pitching-anchored performances while exposing New York's early-season offensive inconsistency. The Diamondbacks' pitching depth will be critical as they look to build on this dominant start.