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Cardinals' Masyn Winn Delivers Walkoff Hit Against Mets
Rookie infielder overcomes early struggles to lift St. Louis to extra-inning victory.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:13pm
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In a tight 2-1 game that went 11 innings, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Masyn Winn delivered the game-winning hit to defeat the New York Mets on Wednesday. Winn, who had been mired in an early-season slump, came through in the clutch to drive in the winning run and give the Cardinals the victory.
Why it matters
Winn's heroics in the extra-inning thriller showcase the young player's resilience and ability to make an impact, even when struggling at the plate. The Cardinals are counting on Winn to be a key contributor this season, and this walkoff hit could help jumpstart his season after a slow start.
The details
Winn entered the at-bat 0-for-3 on the day and just 3-for-the-season prior to the game-winning hit. However, he came through in the clutch, driving in JJ Wetherholt with the decisive run in the 11th inning. Winn acknowledged his early-season struggles, saying 'If I was hitting .350 right now, I don't think anybody would care if I was hitting in the four-hole. But obviously, I'm struggling at the start of the year, and I did the same thing last year. I'm sure I'm going to hit the ground running at some point and get hot again.'
- The game-winning hit occurred in the 11th inning on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
- Winn had been dealing with an injury last month that may have contributed to his slow start.
The players
Masyn Winn
A rookie infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who delivered the game-winning hit against the Mets.
JJ Wetherholt
The Cardinals player who scored the winning run on Winn's hit.
New York Mets
The opposing team that lost to the Cardinals in extra innings.
St. Louis Cardinals
The home team that won the extra-inning thriller against the Mets.
What they’re saying
“If I was hitting .350 right now, I don't think anybody would care if I was hitting in the four-hole. But obviously, I'm struggling at the start of the year, and I did the same thing last year. I'm sure I'm going to hit the ground running at some point and get hot again.”
— Masyn Winn, Cardinals Infielder
What’s next
Winn will have a day to recover before the Cardinals head to Detroit to face the Tigers on Friday.
The takeaway
Winn's game-winning hit shows the young player's ability to come through in the clutch, even when struggling at the plate. The Cardinals are counting on Winn to be a key contributor this season, and this performance could help jumpstart his year after a slow start.
