The Mets defeated the Cardinals 3-2 in Port St. Lucie on Monday afternoon for their 12th win of the Grapefruit League season. The Mets’ bats were quiet until a three-run six, highlighted by Brett Baty’s two-run home run. The Mets return to action tomorrow afternoon to face the Nationals.
- Clay Holmes was spectacular once again, hurling 5 1⁄3 shutout frames and stretching out to 88 pitches. He struck out eight batters and only surrendered two hits. He finished his spring with a sparkling 0.93 ERA. His next start will be on March 27 for Opening Day against the Astros.