Bichette, Leahy Lead Mets to 4-2 Win Over Cardinals

The following recap covers a 4-2 Mets win over the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. Bo Bichette broke out of an 0-for-10 slump with a two-RBI night, and Clay Holmes delivered a strong pitching performance in his season debut.

This game also marked Devin Williams’ first save with New York after the offseason move to bring him in for Edwin Díaz. Francisco Lindor kept swinging a hot bat with back-to-back triples, which—if you’re a Mets fan—feels like a pleasant surprise.

Game recap and standout performances

This one stayed tight and low-scoring, with the Mets doing just enough on offense while leaning on solid pitching. New York’s lineup knocked out 10 hits but stranded 11 runners, so yeah, it felt tense all night at Busch Stadium.

The Cardinals had their chances, including a Nolan Gorman solo homer. Still, they just couldn’t string together enough offense to catch the Mets, who kept St. Louis from putting together a big inning.

Two moments really defined the Mets’ night. Bichette’s two-run single in the fifth put the Mets ahead, then a two-run sixth doubled the lead.

In the sixth, Jared Young doubled to score Brett Baty, and Juan Soto worked a bases-loaded walk to force in another run, making it 4-1. Francisco Lindor set the tone early with a leadoff triple and scored on Bichette’s groundout—his second triple in two games after going all of last season without one.

Pitching performances

Clay Holmes took the rotation spot for his season debut and went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on four hits. He walked three and struck out five, helping the Mets get through an early test and keeping the Cardinals at bay.

Kyle Leahy started for the Cardinals in just his second career start and first at Busch Stadium. He gave up four runs on eight hits and two walks over 4 2/3 innings. The rookie, who’s bounced between bullpen and rotation, fought through trouble but couldn’t keep the Mets from pulling ahead.

Devin Williams, a St. Louis native, pitched a clean ninth for his first save with the Mets. He faced the pressure with confidence, locking down the win and offering a bit of early-season stability to the New York bullpen.

• Clay Holmes — 5 2/3 innings, 2 runs (4 hits), 3 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Kyle Leahy — 4 2/3 innings, 4 runs (8 hits), 2 walks
• Devin Williams — 1 inning, 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 save

Offensive highlights

The Mets leaned on timely hits and patience at the plate. Bichette snapped his 0-for-10 stretch with a run-scoring single in the fifth and drove in two runs overall, giving the Mets a needed boost.

Lindor got things going with a leadoff triple and scored on Bichette’s groundout—his second triple in as many games, which is wild after not having one for 160 games. Jorge Polanco chipped in with two hits, and rookie Carson Benge added two more, including one that set up a late-inning scoring chance.

The Cardinals got offense from Nolan Gorman, who hit a solo homer, and Alec Burleson, who had two hits and an RBI. New York’s offense left runners on base, and the game could’ve shifted if St. Louis had found a big hit in a key spot.

What’s next and series outlook

The series continues Tuesday. The Cardinals will send RHP André Pallante to the mound against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. It’s shaping up to be a pivotal matchup as both teams try to grab early momentum in the series.

Looking ahead to Tuesday

• Cardinals RHP André Pallante faces Mets RHP Kodai Senga.
• Storylines to watch: Can Pallante handle a Mets lineup that’s been finding creative ways to score, especially late in games?
• Impact players to keep an eye on: Bichette, Lindor, and Williams for New York. Gorman and Burleson for St. Louis.

 
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