MLB: New York Mets defeat St. Louis Cardinals (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday. The Mets' Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning. The Mets improved to 18-18, while the Cardinals fell to 15-21.

New York Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo (L) and Sterling Marte celebrate a 7-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 7, 2024. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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The Cardinals' Brendan Donovan rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Mets starting pitcher Jose Butto delivers a pitch to the Cardinals in the first inning. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (L) yells in pain, grabbing his left arm after being hit by a bat by Mets batter J.D. Martinez in the second inning. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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