The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 2-1 in 11 innings on Wednesday, securing the series by taking two of three games.
Masyn Winn hit a walk-off single to conclude the game, with Nolan Gorman contributing a tying single earlier in the sixth inning.
Game Summary
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday, with the game extending into 11 innings. Masyn Winn delivered the winning run with a single with two outs, bringing in JJ Wetherholt from third base as the automatic runner. This pivotal hit marked Winn's first career walk-off RBI and his first hit of the series.
The Cardinals now hold a 4-2 season record, while the Mets' record stands at 3-3.
Key Plays and Pitching
Nolan Gorman contributed a crucial tying single in the sixth inning for the Cardinals. Earlier in that same inning, Juan Soto recorded a home run for the Mets, though Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore had picked off Francisco Lindor at first base just prior to Soto's blast.
In a high-tension top of the 11th inning, Cardinals reliever Gordon Graceffo impressively navigated a bases-loaded, one-out situation, preventing the Mets from scoring. Graceffo (1-0) earned the win for St. Louis, while Tobias Myers (0-1) was charged with the loss for the Mets.
Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore pitched effectively, allowing just one run and three hits over six innings. For the Mets, starter Freddy Peralta put in 5 1/3 innings, also giving up one run and three hits, alongside striking out seven and walking two.
Noteworthy Statistics
The game's start was delayed by one hour due to rain. St. Louis improved its extra-inning record to 2-0 this season, while New York's extra-inning record now stands at 1-2.
A significant struggle for the Mets throughout the series was their inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going 1 for 29 in the series, including 0 for 11 in the final game. Their season batting average in such situations is a low .162. On the individual front, Juan Soto extended his hitting streak to six games this season and boasts an impressive record of reaching base safely in all 41 career games against the St. Louis Cardinals.