In a tightly contested game, the New York Mets fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in 11 innings, with shortstop Francisco Lindor's uncharacteristic mistakes proving costly. Lindor lost track of the outs in the first inning, missing a chance for a double play, and was picked off at first base in the sixth inning just before teammate Juan Soto hit a home run. The Mets struggled offensively, stranding 11 runners and going 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position during the game. Lindor admitted to his mistakes, stating, 'I should have been better,' while manager Carlos Mendoza held him accountable, saying, 'There are no excuses.' Despite the loss, Lindor remains optimistic about the team's potential, noting they are 'a couple of pitches away from continuing to get the ball rolling on our side.' The Mets have scored only 12 runs in their last five games, a stark contrast to their 11 runs on opening day against the Pittsburgh Pirates.