Mets Vs. Diamondbacks Final Score: R.A. Dickey's Knuckleball Shuts Down D-Backs In 3-1 Win

The New York Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, on Sunday at Citi Field. With the win, the Mets won the three-game series, 2-1.

Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey went eight innings in the win and frustrated Arizona hitters who didn't put their only run across against him until the ninth inning. After Dickey faced two hitters in the ninth, Tim Byrdak got the first out of the inning and a hold. Frank Francisco then entered the game, got the last two outs and picked up his seventh save of the year. Trevor Cahill took the loss for the Diamondbacks after giving up three earned runs in seven innings.

New York didn't light up the scoreboard but were still efficient going 2-3 with runners in scoring position and only leaving two men on base during the game. The Mets scored two runs in the first inning on a Daniel Murphy single. New York got their other run in the fourth inning on a Josh Thole single.

Ruben Tejada exited the game for the Mets in the fourth inning with a right quad strain after trying to leg out a bunt. He face planted on first base during the play. He had been 2-2 on the day. He will need an MRI on his leg but the Mets manager Terry Collins is concerned about Tejada's eye (via Adam Rubin's Twitter).

The Mets improved to 10-6 at home this season. They will travel to Philadelphia next to take on the Phillies starting May 7.

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Mets (14-13) Vs. Diamondbacks (14-14) Game Time, TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers

After squeaking out a one-run victory and snapping a four-game losing streak Saturday, the New York Mets will be hoping knuckle-baller R.A. Dickey can help the team earn its third series victory of the 2012 season. Dickey (3-1, 4.45 ERA) will oppose Arizona Diamondbacks' Trevor Cahill in the series finale of a best-of-three set at Citi Field (1:10 p.m. ET on SNY).

On Saturday, the Mets (14-13) got a solid seven innings from ace Johan Santana, who earned his first win since 2001, and a pair of clutch hits to place themselves in position for their third series victory of the season.

Dickey will be looking to become the first Mets pitcher to four victories, while Cahill is coming off a solid outing (one run over 7 1/3 innings) on Tuesday.

Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Game: 1:10 p.m. ET

TV Channel: SNY

Radio: 660 WFAN

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Mets Vs. Diamondbacks Final Score: Daniel Murphy, Johan Santana Carry Mets To Saturday Win

Behind a four-hit effort from Daniel Murphy and seven strong innings from starter Johan Santana, the New York Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.

Santana continued his strong start to 2012 (2.61 ERA), and was finally rewarded with his first victory of the season. Murphy's four singles accounted for nearly half of the team's nine hits, and he upped his season average to .315. He now has six hits in his last nine at bats.

With the win, the Mets improved to 14-13 overall and 9-6 at home. R.A. Dickey will square off with Trevor Cahill in the rubber match of the series on Sunday afternoon, and a win would give the Mets their fifth series win this season.

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