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Mets Edge Cardinals 5-4, Soto’s Go-Ahead Homer

6/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mets beat Cardinals 5-4 on Thursday, avoiding a sweep.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh off JoJo Romero.
Christian Scott allowed runs in 4 2/3 innings while Brooks Raley pitched a scoreless seventh.
Devin Williams recorded his ninth save as Hunter Dobbins gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings.
Alec Burleson extended his hitting streak to 11 games while Lars Nootbaar hit a 445-foot homer.

History

Historical Context

After the Mets’ 1969 miracle—winning the NL East with a 100-62 record, sweeping the Braves, then defeating the 109-win Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the first divisional-era World Series—the franchise has again proved its clutch edge. In 2024 the Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, echoing the close-game resilience that defined the 1969 championship.

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Story summary

Mets beat Cardinals 5-4 on Thursday, avoiding a sweep.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh off JoJo Romero.
Christian Scott allowed runs in 4 2/3 innings while Brooks Raley pitched a scoreless seventh.
Devin Williams recorded his ninth save as Hunter Dobbins gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings.
Alec Burleson extended his hitting streak to 11 games while Lars Nootbaar hit a 445-foot homer.

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