Mets at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: did Brett Baty’s bat and the bullpen tilt the Mets-Cardinals matchup?

The New York Mets moved to 8-5 with a 3-2 result over the St. Louis Cardinals, who went to 8-6, at 1:05 PM EDT with an attendance of 5612.

First inning

The Mets opened with 0 runs on 0 hits in the top of the inning as the Cards logged 0 runs on 1 hit in the bottom.

Second inning

The Mets posted 0 runs on 0 hits, and the Birds struck for 1 run on 1 hit to take the early edge.

Third inning

The Amazins were held to 0 runs on 0 hits again, and the Redbirds added 1 run on 2 hits to extend the lead.

Fourth inning

The Mets produced 0 runs on 0 hits, and the Cardinals answered with 0 runs on 0 hits to keep the game in place.

Fifth inning

The Mets generated 0 runs on 1 hit while the Cards recorded 0 runs on 0 hits, leaving the visitors still searching for a breakthrough.

Sixth inning

The Mets put up 1 run on 1 hit, and the Cards countered with 0 runs on 1 hit as the Mets vs Cardinals turning point arrived with New York’s first run on the board.

Seventh inning

The Mets added 1 run on 2 hits even as an error was charged in the inning, and St. Louis went scoreless with 0 runs on 0 hits.

Eighth inning

The Mets scored 1 run on 2 hits while the Cards were limited to 0 runs on 1 hit, and the Mets vs Cardinals recap featured a New York lineup that finished with 6 hits, 4 walks, and 1 stolen base.

Ninth inning

The Mets were held to 0 runs on 0 hits as an error was charged, and the Cardinals finished with 0 runs on 2 hits while ending the day with 8 hits and 2 errors in the game.

Brett Baty’s previous-game line of a .667 average and a 1.334 ops carried into this matchup as one of the Mets’ notable recent indicators at the plate.

The Mets are scheduled to face the New York Yankees at Clover Park in Port St Lucie, Florida on 3/8/2026 at 1:10 PM EDT, with the broadcast on MLB Network.