Tyler O’Neill redeemed himself after setting a Cardinals record for a doubleheader with six strikeouts, beating out a go-ahead infield single as St. Louis topped the New York Mets 4-3 Tuesday night to split their twinbill.
Paul Goldschmidt had three hits in the nightcap, including a couple of RBI doubles.
Ryan Helsley got the win in relief, Giovanny Gallegos picked up his seventh save.
Starter Stephen Matz worked five innings, allowing 2 runs on three hits, striking out seven.
Same teams tonight, Jordan Hicks against Max Scherzer, 5:15 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:10 on KIRX.