Key facts
- Jordan Walker homered and drove in four runs for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- The Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday night.
- The victory extended the Cardinals' winning streak to six games, matching a season high.
- Cardinals starter Andre Pallante improved to 7-4 on the season.
- Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run homer for the Mets.
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to six games. Jordan Walker was a key offensive contributor, hitting a home run and driving in four runs. This victory matches a season high for the Cardinals, who have now outscored the Mets 16-2 in the first two games of their series. Cardinals starter Andre Pallante earned his third consecutive win, pitching six innings and allowing only two runs. Nelson Velázquez and Alec Burleson also contributed home runs for St. Louis. For the Mets, Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run homer in his second game back from injury, but the team was limited to three hits. Mets opener Austin Warren took the loss.