Cardinals Shut Out Mets 3-0 Behind Urias Homer

Pallante and four relievers combine for three-hit shutout at Busch Stadium.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:36am

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Ramón Urías hit his first home run for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the team's pitching staff held the New York Mets to just three hits in a 3-0 victory at Busch Stadium.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Cardinals in the hunt for a playoff spot in the National League, while the Mets' offense continues to struggle against tough pitching.

The details

Urías launched a solo shot in the seventh inning off Mets reliever Richard Lovelady, and catcher Iván Herrera drove in two runs with a double in the third. Cardinals starter Andre Pallante combined with four relievers to limit the Mets to just three hits on the night.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Urías hit his home run in the seventh inning.

The players

Ramón Urías

A Cardinals infielder who hit his first home run for the team in the game.

Andre Pallante

The Cardinals starting pitcher who combined with four relievers on the three-hit shutout.

Iván Herrera

The Cardinals catcher who drove in two runs with a double in the third inning.

Richard Lovelady

The Mets relief pitcher who gave up the home run to Urías.

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What they’re saying

“Anytime you can shut out a team like the Mets, it's a big win for us. The pitching was outstanding tonight.”

— Oliver Marmol, Cardinals Manager

What’s next

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

The takeaway

The Cardinals' pitching staff delivered a dominant performance, limiting the Mets' high-powered offense to just three hits and securing an important win in the NL playoff race.