Mets Morning News: Shutout (No foolin’)

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 31: Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on March 31, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) | Getty Images Meet the Mets The Mets suffered their second loss of the season, losing 3-0 to the Cardinals and being held to just three hits.

Senga had a great start, giving up just two runs in the third inning and going six full innings with three walks and an impressive nine strikeouts. Richard Lovelady made another appearance, giving up a run in two innings while striking out two. But the damage was done the second the first Cardinals run scored, as the Mets were unable to scratch even one run across, marking their first shutout loss of the season.

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