Mets Take 2-of-3 Games from Cardinals to Win First Series in Ages Behind 4-0 Shut Out of Cardinals with R.A. Dickey’s Excellent Start Thursday at Citi Field

The New York Mets and specifically R.A. Dickey have been solid the past few days as they took their first series in ages from the St. Louis Cardinals winning 2-of-3. R.A. Dickey was excellent yesterday in shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. Dickey gave up no earned runs, only 4 hits, only 2 walks and 2 strikeouts in 8.1 innings. As Jerry Manuel made the pitching change in the top of the 9th inning Dickey thanked him for giving him the chance to earn the complete game victory as Dickey handed the baseball to the manager. Francisco Rodriguez was the K-Rod of old blowing away two batters faced to earn his 22nd save of the season. Angel Pagan stayed red hot going 2-for-3 with his 7th triple of the year and also starting in left field for the day-to-day Jason Bay. The Mets are being very cautious with Bay’s concussion symptoms and do not want to rush him back into the lineup. Ike Davis was a monster again going 3-for-4 with his 15th home run of the season. Key stats: Mets: 4-for 11 and St. Louis 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.