Cardinals' Masyn Winn Delivers Walk-Off Single vs. Mets

Rookie infielder praises team's pitching after securing victory in extra innings

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:23am

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The St. Louis Cardinals, initially projected as a rebuilding team for 2026, have gotten off to a strong start this season, including a series win over the Tampa Bay Rays. In Wednesday's game against the New York Mets, rookie infielder Masyn Winn delivered a walk-off single in extra innings to secure the victory for the Cardinals.

Why it matters

The Cardinals' early-season success has been a surprise, as they were not expected to contend this year. Winn's game-winning hit and the team's strong pitching performance highlight the Cardinals' potential to exceed preseason expectations and compete for a playoff spot in the National League.

The details

With the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning, Masyn Winn stepped up to the plate and delivered a walk-off single to give the Cardinals the win over the Mets. The rookie infielder praised the team's pitching, saying "It's fun playing defense behind guys that just want to go to work."

  • The Cardinals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in their first series of the 2026 season.
  • Wednesday's game against the Mets went into extra innings.

The players

Masyn Winn

A rookie infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who delivered the game-winning hit against the Mets.

St. Louis Cardinals

A Major League Baseball team that was initially projected as a rebuilding team for the 2026 season but has gotten off to a strong start, including a series win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team that faced off against the Cardinals in Wednesday's game that went into extra innings.

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What they’re saying

“It's fun playing defense behind guys that just want to go to work.”

— Masyn Winn, Infielder

The takeaway

The Cardinals' early-season success, including Masyn Winn's game-winning hit, suggests the team may exceed preseason expectations and be in contention for a playoff spot in the National League this year.