The New York Mets secured a 2-0 shutout victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in their Spring Training matchup on March 12, 2025, at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. The Mets’ pitching was the star of the day, with Paul Blackburn leading the way in a dominant team performance on the mound, backed by RBIs from Francisco Lindor and William Lugo.
Pitching Highlights:
- Paul Blackburn’s Strong Start:
- Blackburn tossed four scoreless, hitless innings, striking out two and not issuing any walks. He was able to locate his fastball and mix his breaking pitches effectively keeping the Cardinals hitters off balance. After some mixed Spring Training outings, this start helped his case for a spot in the back end of the Mets’ rotation.
- Lockdown Bullpen Performance:
- The Mets’ bullpen combined for six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out six. The relievers effectively kept the Cardinals from mounting any serious scoring threats, with AJ Minter, Danny Young, Tyler Zuber, and TJ Shook each contributing solid innings of relief.
Offensive Contributions:
- Francisco Lindor’s RBI Single:
- The Mets finally broke the scoreless tie in the fifth inning when Francisco Lindor lined a single to drive in Tyrone Taylor, giving New York a 1-0 lead.
- William Lugo’s Power Surge:
- William Lugo launched a solo home run in the eighth inning, padding the Mets’ lead to 2-0.
Cardinals’ Offensive Struggles:
- St. Louis Held to Just Two Hits:
- The Cardinals’ lineup struggled to generate offense, managing just two hits throughout the game. Their biggest scoring opportunity came in the sixth inning, when the Cardinals had a r had a Pages on third with onwith one out, but Danny Young was able to get the next two batters to strike out.
Player of the game: Goes to Paul Blackburn, The right-hander delivered an outstanding performance, tossing four perfect innings, striking out two batters, and not allowing a single hit or walk.
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