The St. Louis Cardinals’ strong early-season arc continued with a 2-1, 11-inning win over the New York Mets, highlighted by Masyn Winn’s walk-off heroics when his bloop single scored JJ Wetherholt from shallow right. The victory moved St. Louis to 4-2 through the first two series of the year.
Moments after the game, Winn was involved in a single-car accident on Interstate 64/Highway 40 due to wet pavement. The Cardinals released a statement confirming Winn was examined at a local hospital and suffered no serious injuries. A social media update from KMOV later echoed that Winn is okay, with first responders and team security assisting at the scene.
Winn’s production has been uneven early in 2026, batting .160 through six games, though he delivered his first RBI of the season in the walk-off win. The 2020 draftee and former Gold Glove winner is transitioning back to the majors after a standout 2024 campaign, and his late-game contribution provided a timely spark for a Cardinals club that has started the season strong.
With a day off on Thursday, St. Louis will turn its attention to a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers, beginning Friday at 1:10 p.m. ET. The team is hopeful Winn’s health remains stable as he potentially rests an extra day or two to recover from the incident.
Cardinals officials emphasized that Winn’s well-being is the priority, and the organization will monitor his status ahead of Friday’s game. The club remains focused on maintaining momentum after winning both series to open the season, including the Mets and the Rays.
