The wind was blowing out to right field and both teams hit two homers, with each side getting a solo shot plus a two-run homer. The Cardinals were able to push across two runs without a homer and that was the difference, as the visitors emerged with a 5-3 win Saturday afternoon over the Mets. [...]
Despite the eyesore that is an under .500 record, the New York Mets are still a playoff contender at this point of the season. Thanks to the second wild card spot, the Mets only sit four games out of a playoff spot, meaning stringing a few wins together and playing consistently could catapult this team [...]