Mets Defeat Cardinals 4-1 Behind Canning's Six-Inning Gem

The New York Mets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighted by Griffin Canning's standout six-inning performance in which he allowed just one run and struck out eight. Mark Vientos hit his first home run of the season to ignite the Mets' four-run second inning, with additional contributions from Francisco Lindor and Brett Baty, who each added RBI singles. Lindor recorded three hits and cleverly extended a rundown to allow an extra run to score. The Mets' bullpen, featuring Reed Garrett, AJ Minter, and Edwin Díaz, combined for three scoreless innings to secure the victory. Canning, who joined the Mets on a one-year deal, appears to have revitalized his career and now holds a 3.43 ERA after four starts. The Cardinals managed only three hits, with their lone run coming in the third inning off an RBI single by Brendan Donovan.