Cardinals Shut Out Mets 3-0 Behind Urías Homer

Pallante and bullpen combine on three-hit shutout as Herrera drives in two runs

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:35am

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night, with Ramón Urías hitting a solo home run and the Cardinals' pitching staff holding the Mets to just three hits. Iván Herrera had a two-run double in the third inning, while starter Andre Pallante and four relievers combined for the shutout.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Cardinals in the hunt in the NL Central, while the Mets' offense continues to struggle against tough pitching. Urías' homer and the Cardinals' strong pitching performance are positive signs for the team as they look to build momentum in the early part of the season.

The details

Pallante (1-0) pitched five-plus innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three. He was relieved by Gordon Graceffo, who got out of a jam in the sixth inning. Ryne Stanek, JoJo Romero, and Riley O'Brien each worked an inning to complete the shutout. Mets starter Kodai Senga (0-1) struck out nine but allowed two runs over six innings.

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

The players

Ramón Urías

Cardinals infielder who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning.

André Pallante

Cardinals starting pitcher who earned the win with five-plus innings of three-hit ball.

Iván Herrera

Cardinals catcher who hit a two-run double in the third inning.

Kodai Senga

Mets starting pitcher who struck out nine but took the loss.

Juan Soto

Mets outfielder who had two hits and has reached safely in all 40 career games against the Cardinals.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been doing something right to hold that offense to just three hits. The pitching staff really stepped up tonight.”

— Ramón Urías, Cardinals infielder

What’s next

The teams will play the rubber game of the series on Wednesday, with Mets RHP Freddy Peralta facing Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' strong pitching performance and Urías' timely home run were the keys to their shutout win over the Mets. While the Mets' offense continues to struggle, the Cardinals have an opportunity to build momentum and gain ground in the NL Central race.