The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals tonight 5-4 to drop their record to 53-47 and lose 2 out of 3 games in the series. They are now 5.5 games behind the Washington Nationals for first place in the National League East. Closer RHP Jeurys Familia gave up 2 runs in the top of of the ninth inning to blow his first game of the season. This snapped Familia's streak of 52 consecutive saves in the regular season. He allowed RBI doubles to Yalider Molina and Kolten Wang. RHP Logan Verrett gave up 3 runs in 6 innings. He picked up a no-decision.
The Mets offense had a big night from 2B Neil Walker who broke out of his long slump by going 3-3 with a walk and RBI single. Aledandro De Aza scored on a wild pitch. LF Yoenis Cespeds hit a 2 run homer.
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