Mets Defeat Cardinals 4-2 in Hometown Showdown

Closer Devin Williams secures save in front of local fans at Busch Stadium.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:39am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with players and the field deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic final innings as the Mets hold off the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.Hazelwood Today

The New York Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night at Busch Stadium. Mets closer Devin Williams, a graduate of Hazelwood West High School in the St. Louis area, picked up the save by retiring the Cardinals in order in the 9th inning.

Why it matters

This game featured a homecoming for Mets reliever Devin Williams, who grew up in the St. Louis suburbs and was able to close out the game in front of family and friends at the Cardinals' home stadium. The win helps the Mets maintain their position in the National League East division race.

The details

Mets shortstop Bo Bichette hit a two-run home run in the 6th inning to give New York a 4-2 lead. Reliever Devin Williams, who attended high school just outside of St. Louis, came in to pitch the 9th inning and struck out the side to earn the save.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Bo Bichette

Shortstop for the New York Mets.

Devin Williams

Relief pitcher for the New York Mets and graduate of Hazelwood West High School in the St. Louis area.

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What they’re saying

“It was really special to be able to come back home and get the save in front of my family and friends.”

— Devin Williams, Mets Relief Pitcher

What’s next

The Mets and Cardinals will play the second game of their series on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the homecoming of Mets reliever Devin Williams, who was able to secure the save in front of his local supporters at Busch Stadium. The win keeps the Mets in contention in the NL East division race.