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.

Mar 7, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis García (40) pitches in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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.

Mar 7, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Joshua Baez (22) makes a diving catch in the first inning against the New York Mets at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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.

Kodai Senga’s previous-game pitching line included a 6.75 earned run average and a 1.125 whip, while the Mets staff in this game allowed 2 earned runs with 9 strikeouts and 0 walks across the full outing.

The Mets bullpen line in this game showed 0 earned runs allowed, matching a team pitching whip of 0.8889 and supporting the Mets vs Cardinals scoreline review that ended with New York in front.

The Mets coach post-game reaction followed a game in which New York finished with a .289 on-base percentage and St. Louis finished with 2 runs despite 8 hits.

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.

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