Mets prepare for series against Cardinals following balanced road trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Mets face the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field today after finishing a 3-3 road trip. The Mets achieved victories on the road against the Padres, winning 5-0 and 7-3, while they dropped the middle game 3-2. Rookie Carson Benge shone with a five-hit game on Sunday, contributing to the team's improved offensive performance. Despite a challenging start to the season, the Mets have won three of their last four games, showing signs of resurgence and aiming to build on this momentum at home.
- •Mets enter series with a 29-36 record.
- •Successful road trip included winning two of three against the Padres.
- •Carson Benge achieved a five-hit game on Sunday.
- •Mets look to capitalize on home advantage at Citi Field.
- •The team is attempting to recover from a slow start this season.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mets look to ride positive momentum into series with Cardinals
"The Mets are coming off a 3-3 road trip after going 4-2 on their most recent homestand, all of which are positive signs.
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