ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 on Tuesday night.
The Cardinals not only dropped their fourth straight game, but also lost catcher Willson Contreras to a broken left forearm in the second inning after he was hit by J.D. Martinez’s swing. Contreras, a three-time All-Star, is hitting .280 with a team-leading six home runs and 12 RBIs.
“I’m in pain pretty good, but I’m really upset missing,” Contreras said. “I know that it’s going to be tough for me to watch the games and not out there with the guys, but I’m going to do my best to stay present, pick each other up and cheer for them because that’s the best thing I can do.”
José Buttó allowed three runs in five innings as the Mets won their second consecutive game. All three runs he permitted came in the first, but Buttó (1-2) retired nine of his last 10 batters. He yielded five hits, struck out three and walked three.
Xi Sends Condolences to Governor General of Solomon Islands over Strong Earthquake
Travel industry posts solid recovery during Spring Festival
The ABCs of new quality productive forces
Chinese firms rush to obtain global orders: experts
China Focus: China Holds Central Economic Work Conference to Plan for 2023
Xi Story: Environment First for the Yangtze River
At Asia events, C919, ARJ21 go global
Xi Story: Friends and Comrades with a Shared Mission
China's Top Political Advisory Body to Hold Annual Session from March 4 to 11
AI governance should be on security agenda
Residents and tourists seized the tail of ski season in Urumqi to enjoy snow fun
Chinese commerce minister meets with WTO director