Kodai Senga extended his scoreless streak to 19 innings, while Pete Alonso’s powerful performance helped the New York Mets secure a 3-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. This marks the Mets’ third consecutive win against the Cardinals in their four-game series.
Alonso contributed significantly, driving in two runs, and Juan Soto added an RBI single, solidifying the Mets’ offensive efforts. The team now looks to maintain their momentum as they take the series finale on Sunday.
Senga, who improved his record to 3-1, delivered a strong performance on the mound, allowing only three hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings, while striking out four batters. His impressive season continues with an ERA that now stands at 0.79.
The Mets’ bullpen also shone, with Reed Garrett, A.J. Minter, and Edwin Díaz keeping the Cardinals hitless in relief. Díaz wrapped up the game with a flawless ninth inning, recording his fifth save and contributing to the team’s fourth shutout of the season.
On the other hand, the Cardinals struggled, dropping to a disappointing 1-8 on the road this season. Matthew Liberatore, who took the loss, pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits, marking the most pitches thrown by a Cardinals starter thus far this season.
Soto had a productive day at the plate, notching two hits and raising his batting average to .240. His key moments included an RBI single in the third inning and scoring on Alonso’s double. Alonso continued to demonstrate his power, hitting his sixth home run of the season in the eighth inning off reliever John King.
Defensively, Brett Baty showcased his skills by throwing out Thomas Saggese at home plate during the fifth inning, preventing a potential run for the Cardinals.
Key Moment
A crucial play came in the eighth inning when Minter faced a challenging situation with the bases loaded. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor demonstrated his defensive prowess by fielding a ground ball and making a critical throw to end the inning, snuffing out the Cardinals’ scoring opportunity.
Upcoming Matchup
The Mets are set to face off against the Cardinals again on Sunday, with right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes (2-1, 3.66 ERA) taking the mound for New York, opposed by St. Louis’ Sonny Gray (3-0, 3.13 ERA).
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