Cardinals Blank Mets 3-0

Andre Pallante holds New York to 3 hits as St. Louis evens series

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:47pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in the colors of the Cardinals and Mets uniforms.The Cardinals' pitching and hitting proved too much for the Mets in a tightly contested series opener.NYC Today

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on Tuesday, March 31st at Busch Stadium. Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante held the Mets to just 3 hits over 5 innings, with the Cardinals scoring 2 runs in the 3rd inning and adding an insurance run in the 7th to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win evens the series between the two teams, who are both looking to contend in their respective divisions this season. The Cardinals' strong pitching performance and timely hitting were key factors in the victory.

The details

Pallante struck out 3 and walked 3 in his 5 innings of work, with the Mets' only hits coming from Juan Soto. The Cardinals scored their runs on an RBI double from Iván Herrera in the 3rd inning and a solo home run from Ramón Urías in the 7th. The Mets' starter Kodai Senga took the loss, going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 9.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 31st at Busch Stadium.
  • The teams will play the rubber match of the series on Wednesday, April 1st.

The players

Andre Pallante

The Cardinals' starting pitcher who held the Mets to 3 hits over 5 innings to earn the win.

Juan Soto

The Mets' outfielder who recorded 2 of the team's 3 hits in the game.

Iván Herrera

The Cardinals' catcher who drove in 2 runs with a double in the 3rd inning.

Ramón Urías

The Cardinals' infielder who hit a solo home run in the 7th inning to provide insurance for the Cardinals.

Kodai Senga

The Mets' starting pitcher who took the loss, going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 9.

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What they’re saying

“We did a great job of limiting their opportunities and capitalizing on ours. Pallante set the tone early and the bullpen did a fantastic job closing it out.”

— Oliver Marmol, Cardinals Manager

What’s next

The teams will play the rubber match of the series on Wednesday, April 1st, with Matthew Liberatore going for the Cardinals against Freddy Peralta of the Mets.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' strong pitching performance and timely hitting were the keys to evening the series against the Mets. Both teams will look to take the series in the final game on Wednesday.