Mets and Cardinals matchup has been delayed: Providing new game date information
Hey there! The rain, rain, go away mantra had to be put into action again on St. Louis! The stormy skies have played havoc with the St. Louis Cardinals, forcing a postponement of their game against the New York Mets on Saturday.
Originally scheduled for 1:15 PM CDT/2:15 PM EST, the showdown had to be moved due to the inclement weather. But don't worry, baseball fans! The makeup is scheduled for Sunday's doubleheader. game 1 is set for 12:15 PM CT (1:15 PM ET), with the second game to follow at 5:15 PM CT (6:15 PM ET).
The Mets had been giving the Cardinals a hard time this season, with the Redbirds falling to 0-5 against them so far. In their previous encounter on Friday, the Mets handed the Cardinals a 9-3 loss, leaving them with a dismal record of 14-19.
The Mets' hitters got the better of Cardinals' starter Sonny Gray, knocking him out in the 5th inning. The bullpen followed suit, failing to stem the tide, as each reliever allowed at least one run.
The Cardinals could use a break, with their current predicament mirroring the struggles of their 2023 team. While their offense has been a powerful asset, their questionable relief core has been undermining their efforts, much like the 2023 team.
With a scheduled doubleheader on Sunday, the Cardinals have a chance to salvage their weekend series. They may need to rebound from their recent stumbles to prevent their season from heading down a familiar path.
Bonus Info: The first game of the scheduled doubleheader ended in a 6-5 Cardinals victory, snapping the Mets' nine-game winning streak against St. Louis that began in April 2024. The Mets entered Sunday's matchup with a 22-11 record, but the Cardinals moved to 14-19 after the win.
- Despite the rain, the Redbirds' game against the Mets, originally scheduled for 1:15 PM CDT, had to be moved to Sunday's doubleheader due to inclement weather.
- The Mets had been troubling the Cardinals this season, leaving St. Louis with a dismal 0-5 record against New York.
- The Mets' hitters dominated the Cardinals' starter Sonny Gray in their previous encounter, knocking him out in the 5th inning, and the bullpen failed to stop the onslaught.
- With a scheduled doubleheader on Sunday, the Cardinals have a chance to salvage their weekend series, which could help prevent their season from following the same path as their struggling 2023 team.
