Cardinals to Confront Mets: Will St. Louis Outmaneuver New York at Citi Field?

As the Cardinals prepare to face the Mets at Citi Field on April 28th, fans are anticipating a competitive matchup. The Cardinals have shown resilience in their recent games, displaying both strengths and areas for improvement.

In their last game against the Diamondbacks, the Cardinals secured a 5-1 victory with an impressive display of hitting and pitching. They managed eight hits and capitalized on scoring opportunities, particularly in the later innings. The bullpen was exceptional, not allowing any runs and maintaining a perfect earned run average (ERA). Kyle Gibson's win on the mound contributed significantly to this success.

However, looking back at their previous encounter with Arizona reveals some concerns. Despite an early lead with a home run in the first inning, they were overwhelmed by Arizona's offensive onslaught resulting in a 14-1 loss. The bullpen struggled with an ERA of 13.5 over nearly five innings pitched – something they'll need to address before facing New York.

The Cardinals' performance has been somewhat inconsistent; while they've demonstrated strong hitting at times – as seen by their .241 batting average and two home runs in one of their past games – there have also been moments where they've left runners stranded when it mattered most.

Defensively, St. Louis has maintained composure with no errors across these games and will look to continue this trend against a Mets team that can exploit any defensive lapses.

Overall, fans should expect an exciting game where the Cardinals will aim to leverage their solid fielding while seeking more consistency from both hitters and pitchers alike.

The upcoming game is scheduled for April 28th at 17:40 UTC at Citi Field in Flushing Queens, NY. Fans can catch all the action live on BSMW network.