Fanarchy Field Notes

• Velázquez's early homer was the lone bright spot for the Cardinals. ⚾
• Shuster's shaky start allowed four runs in just three innings of work.
• Cardinals' bats fell silent after the first inning, managing only three hits total.
• Mets' Alvarez capped a third-inning rally with a two-run homer, shifting momentum.
• Baty's consistent hitting kept the Cardinals' defense on their toes all game.