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Mets Snap Losing Streak with Strong Pitching and Timely Offense

Griffin Canning's six-inning gem and Mark Vientos's first homer of the season propel New York to a 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.

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Overview

  • Griffin Canning, returning after an illness, delivered six innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts and a season-high 102 pitches.
  • Mark Vientos sparked a four-run second inning with his first home run of the season, a leadoff shot down the right-field line.
  • Francisco Lindor contributed three hits, including an RBI single, and executed a smart baserunning play to secure an additional run.
  • Edwin Díaz closed the game with his fourth save of the season, completing a combined three-hitter with relievers Reed Garrett and A.J. Minter.
  • The Mets ended their first two-game skid of the season, improving to 12-7 and maintaining MLB's best team ERA at 2.38.