Mets Dominate Cardinals 13-2 as Lindor Steals Home and Vogelbach Hits Grand Slam
In a stunning display of power and skill, the New York Mets overwhelmed the St. Louis Cardinals with a resounding 13-2 victory on Saturday night. Led by Francisco Lindor’s impressive performance, which included four hits and a stolen home, and Daniel Vogelbach’s grand slam, the Mets secured their fourth consecutive win.
The game started with a bang as Lindor showcased his speed and agility by stealing home in the first inning. This daring move was part of a double steal, with Jeff McNeil successfully swiping second base. Lindor’s theft of home marked a significant milestone for the Mets, as it was their first since Kevin Pillar achieved the feat earlier this year.
The Mets continued their offensive onslaught with DJ Stewart and Pete Alonso also contributing home runs. Stewart’s fifth home run of the season extended the Mets’ lead to 3-0, while Alonso’s power added to their impressive run tally.
Pitcher Kodai Senga had an outstanding performance on the mound, allowing just one run on two hits in seven innings. Senga’s solid display earned him his 10th win of the season, making him the first rookie in the major leagues this year to reach this milestone. His five strikeouts in the game brought his season total to 154, placing him among the elite few Japanese-born and Mets pitchers to achieve over 150 strikeouts as a rookie.
On the Cardinals’ side, Nolan Arenado hit his 26th home run of the season, but it was not enough to stem the Mets’ dominating performance. Miles Mikolas struggled on the mound, surrendering seven runs in just 4 2/3 innings.
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol acknowledged the team’s recent offensive struggles, remarking that they had a tough time scoring in the past few games. Marmol expressed confidence in the Cardinals’ offense overall, emphasizing the need to improve in order to turn their fortunes around.
Vogelbach’s grand slam was a highlight of the game, illustrating his prowess against right-handed pitching. As Vogelbach stated, his success comes from staying the course and maintaining confidence even during challenging stretches. With 40 more games left in the season, Vogelbach aims to continue his strong performance and contribute to the Mets’ success.
In addition to the action on the field, both teams made roster moves. The Mets called up left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek and recalled right-handed pitcher Vinny Nittoli from Triple-A Syracuse. Left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi was sent down to Syracuse, while right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana was designated for assignment. The Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher Guillermo Zuñiga and optioned right-handed pitcher James Naile to Memphis.
Looking ahead, the Mets’ Carlos Carrasco and the Cardinals’ Dakota Hudson are set to face off on Sunday. With the Mets riding a four-game winning streak and the Cardinals aiming to bounce back, the stage is set for an intriguing matchup between these talented pitchers.
Overall, the Mets’ dominant performance against the Cardinals showcased their offensive firepower and the impressive pitching of Kodai Senga. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in order to achieve success in the remaining games.
