The Mets suffered two one-run losses to the Cardinals in a doubleheader, despite totaling 20 hits and 13 walks, leaving 22 runners stranded and going 6-for-26 with runners in scoring position. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed frustration over hard-hit balls that did not result in runs, with Juan Soto nearly hitting a home run that was caught at the wall. Notably, Starling Marte made his season debut in right field, contributing two singles and two RBIs, while Edwin Diaz returned from an eight-day layoff, pitching effectively in Game 2.
