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.
Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons
Baltimore bridge collapses after being struck by ship, six presumed dead
Indigenous deaths in custody haunt Australia
3 Body Problem: Lawyer sentenced to death for Lin Qi murder
Israeli military says troops captured hundreds of fighters in Gaza hospital
China news: Mystery as Xi Jinping unexpectedly skips key speech
US restricts trade with companies tied to drones used by Russia, Houthis
Migrant camps spring up in gentrifying neighborhood with a Soho House and caviar
Builders hope Resource Management Act change will speed up papakāinga developments
Migrant camps spring up in gentrifying neighborhood with a Soho House and caviar
Hong Kong's Messi mess: A distraction from more important things