Holmes earned the win in his first start of the season, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing two earned runs as part of a third straight quality start for the Mets’ rotation. Devin Williams closed with a clean ninth inning for his first save in a Mets uniform.
Bichette contributed early, driving in Francisco Lindor on a first-inning groundout and later adding an RBI single in the fifth to put New York ahead for good. He acknowledged the early struggles but said he’s returning to fundamentals and competing more effectively.
The Mets’ pitching staff also featured solid bullpen work behind Holmes. Nolan Gorman provided the lone Cardinals highlight with a home run off Holmes, ending the starter’s night, while Williams sealed the victory with a three-pitch ninth.
Jorge Polanco was limited to designated-hitter duties due to Achilles soreness, with Mendoza confirming the team’s cautious approach early in the season.
Overall, Monday’s victory reinforced Mendoza’s belief in Bichette’s resilience and mark a positive early-season trend for the Mets, who have now shown three consecutive quality outings from their rotation.
