Cardinals Edge Mets in Extras on Winn's Walk-Off Hit

Masyn Winn's 11th-inning single lifts St. Louis to 2-1 victory over New York

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:00pm

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Masyn Winn delivered the game-winning hit in the 11th inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets. With the automatic runner on third and two outs, Winn dropped a blooper into shallow right field to bring home JJ Wetherholt for the walk-off win.

Why it matters

The Cardinals' comeback win over the Mets showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, a key factor in their quest to return to the playoffs after missing out last season. The loss is a tough one for the Mets, who struggled offensively throughout the series and failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities.

The details

St. Louis tied the game in the sixth inning when Nolan Gorman drove in Wetherholt with a two-out single. The Mets had taken a 1-0 lead earlier in the inning on a solo home run by Juan Soto. Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore allowed one run on three hits over six innings, while reliever Gordon Graceffo earned the win after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the 11th.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Winn's walk-off hit came in the 11th inning.

The players

Masyn Winn

A Cardinals infielder who delivered the game-winning hit in the 11th inning.

JJ Wetherholt

The Cardinals' automatic runner who scored the winning run on Winn's hit.

Nolan Gorman

The Cardinals' infielder who drove in the tying run with a sixth-inning single.

Juan Soto

The Mets' outfielder who hit a solo home run to give New York a 1-0 lead.

Matthew Liberatore

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

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us. Masyn came up big in a clutch situation, and our pitching staff did a great job of keeping us in the game.”

— Oliver Marmol, Cardinals Manager

“We had our chances, but just couldn't get the big hit when we needed it. Credit to the Cardinals for making the plays to win this one.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Cardinals will have Thursday off before opening a series in Detroit on Friday. The Mets will look to bounce back in their next series.

The takeaway

This hard-fought extra-inning victory showcases the Cardinals' ability to win close games, a valuable trait as they aim to return to the playoffs. For the Mets, the loss highlights their offensive struggles and the need to capitalize on scoring opportunities, something they'll look to address in their upcoming games.