Winn Delivers Walk-Off Single for Cardinals

St. Louis edges New York Mets 2-1 in 11-inning thriller

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:27am

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 2-1 in 11 innings, with Masyn Winn delivering a bloop RBI single to score the winning run. Both teams struggled offensively, with the Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore and the Mets' Freddy Peralta turning in strong starting pitching performances.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Cardinals in the hunt in the competitive National League Central division race, while the Mets missed an opportunity to gain ground in the NL East. The dramatic walk-off victory also showcases the Cardinals' resilience and ability to win close games.

The details

The game was tied 1-1 heading into extra innings after Juan Soto's solo home run for the Mets was answered by an RBI single from Nolan Gorman for the Cardinals. In the 11th inning, JJ Wetherholt reached base and was driven in by Winn's game-winning bloop hit to right field.

  • The game was played on April 1, 2026.
  • The walk-off hit occurred in the bottom of the 11th inning.

The players

Masyn Winn

A 24-year-old infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who delivered the game-winning hit.

Matthew Liberatore

The Cardinals' starting pitcher, who allowed just one run over six strong innings.

Juan Soto

The Mets' slugger who hit a solo home run to give his team the lead in the 6th inning.

Nolan Gorman

The Cardinals' infielder who tied the game with an RBI single in the 6th inning.

Freddy Peralta

The Mets' starting pitcher, who struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us. Masyn really came through in the clutch when we needed it most.”

— Nolan Gorman, Cardinals Infielder

What’s next

The Cardinals will travel to Detroit to open a three-game series with the Tigers on Thursday. Michael McGreevy is scheduled to start for St. Louis, while the Tigers will counter with Framber Valdez.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' dramatic walk-off victory showcases their ability to win close games and stay in the playoff hunt in the competitive NL Central. Meanwhile, the Mets missed an opportunity to gain ground in the NL East, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on every game down the stretch.