A Tough Loss in a Close Battle
Hey Mets fans!
Another nail-biter game that didn't end in our favor as the Mets fell just short against the Cardinals with a final score of 5-6. It was a close contest, and while our guys showed some real tenacity, it just wasn't enough this time. We started off strong, with Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo getting us ahead in the first inning. Alonso's double set the tone, and Nimmo's follow-up double brought him home, putting us on the board first. 
Momentum Shifts and an Uphill Climb
Things looked promising after a few innings, with Luisangel Acuna getting on base and Jesse Winker bringing in another run to make it 2-1. However, the Cardinals responded with some energy of their own, especially with Willson Contreras tying up the game with a solo homer. Then came that tough 4th inning when the Cardinals pushed themselves into a 6-2 lead.
Our bullpen changes tried to keep things under control, resisting further damage, and they did a great job in keeping the contest alive.Attempting a Last-Ditch Comeback
Fast forward to the 8th inning, and our Mets started to keep the hope alive. Francisco Lindor came through in the clutch with a crucial two-run single, narrowing the deficit to just one run. Juan Soto's patience also earned a walk, loading the bases and keeping us very much in the game. However, despite a valiant effort and a nail-biting rush of adrenaline in the 9th inning, Starling Marte could only make it to third, and the Cardinals managed to cling onto their lead till the end. That was a close one, folks, but we're definitely proud of the fight displayed by the boys tonight.
Let's keep our heads up and gear up for the next one, Mets fans. We're still in this!
️Scoreboard for Mets @ Cardinals (May 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |