Cespedes HR, Mets top Cards 6-2 for 1st 2-0 start since 2013
Yoenis Cespedes and Travis d'Arnaud homered, Todd Frazier drove in three runs and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
2
New York Mets
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NYM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Citi Field · 36,098 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Cabrera doubled to deep right, Lagares scored, Flores to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Carpenter homered to right center (417 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Frazier hit sacrifice fly to center, Cabrera scored, Céspedes to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Céspedes homered to left (392 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
d'Arnaud homered to left (381 feet).
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Foul Out 1-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
J. Martínez singled to right, Pham scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Fowler flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Play Result 2-6
Wong to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-6
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Fowler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Gyorko popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 2-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Gyorko batting
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Play Result 2-6
Gyorko hit for Lyons.
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Wong walked.
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Wong batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
DeJong struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 9: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 8: ball 3
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 7: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
DeJong batting
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Head to Head
NYM win series 2-1
Injuries
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYM
Asdrubal Cabrera2B3
Yoenis CespedesLF52
Jay BruceRF30
Todd Frazier3B99
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Juan LagaresCF10
Jacob deGromP48
Amed RosarioSS14
Substitutes
Jeurys FamiliaP31
Robert GsellmanP65
Anthony SwarzakP38
Wilmer Flores1B41
STL
Dexter FowlerRF25
Tommy PhamCF28
Matt Carpenter3B13
Marcell OzunaLF24
Jose Martinez1B16
Yadier MolinaC4
Paul DeJongSS18
Kolten Wong2B16
Michael WachaP52
Substitutes
Bud NorrisP28
Greg GarciaPH4
Ryan SherriffP71
Sam TuivailalaP26
Tyler LyonsP58
Jedd GyorkoPH5
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