The Mets trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday, but three runs in the fifth forced a sixth inning, where the Mets won in walk-off fashion over the Cardinals.
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TORRINGTON – The Mets trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday, but three runs in the fifth forced a sixth inning, where the Mets won in walk-off fashion over the Cardinals.
The Cardinals got started early, plating three straight runs in the second inning. Logan Sandusky, Kaden Miller and Brandon Bumguardner all crossed the plate in the inning. In the bottom of the second inning, Justin Warren scored to put the score at 3-1. The Cards added a fourth run in the third, with Kealy Carson coming around to score.
Heading to the bottom of the fifth, the Mets were still behind 4-1. Braeden Reid, Dawson McFadden and Keyan Sargent all came around the score for the Mets, tying the game up at four heading to the sixth inning. The Cardinals were held scoreless in the top of the frame, while Reid came around to score a second time in as many innings, giving the Mets the walk-off win.
On the other diamond, the Yankees handled business against the Cubs. After taking a 3-0 lead in the first inning, the Cubs struggled to keep their bats hot. The Yankees charged back, scoring eight runs between the second and third innings.