The Mets were shut out by the Cardinals, 7-0, in the first game of their three-game series at Citi Field. Freddy Peralta struggled, allowing six runs on six hits over five innings, including a two-run homer to Alec Burleson, raising his ERA to 4.04. Cardinals starter Dustin May dominated, pitching six shutout innings with just four hits allowed. Francisco Alvarez returned with a hit, while A.J. Ewing extended his hitting streak to six games; the teams will face off again on Wednesday night.
