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Cardinals Sweep Mets to End Nine-Game Losing Streak

St. Louis clinches back-to-back wins in a rain-impacted doubleheader, fueled by standout performances from Victor Scott II and Willson Contreras.

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Overview

  • The Cardinals snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Mets, their longest skid to a single opponent since 1997-98, with 6-5 and 5-4 victories in a Sunday doubleheader.
  • Victor Scott II delivered a game-saving defensive play by robbing Juan Soto of a three-run homer in Game 2 and later hit the go-ahead double to secure the win.
  • Willson Contreras led the Cardinals' offense in Game 1 with three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs, extending his on-base streak to 16 games.
  • Pitchers Erick Fedde and Michael McGreevy played pivotal roles, with Fedde earning his first win in five starts during Game 1 and McGreevy throwing 5⅔ scoreless relief innings in Game 2 for his first MLB win of the season.
  • The Mets struggled with runners in scoring position, leaving 22 runners stranded across both games, despite collecting 20 hits in total.