Blanked on 3 hits, Mets can`t offset shaky start
(MLB.com New York Mets)

The playoff-hopeful Cardinals need all the help they can find at this juncture of the season. The Mets, at least, have been willing hosts, committing three errors Tuesday in a 5-0 St. Louis win at Citi Field. A half-dozen defensive misplays, including both of T.J. Rivera`s errors, allowed the Cardinals to storm out to a four-run lead in the game`s first two innings. Behind Michael Wacha`s first career complete game, St. Louis never looked back, cruising to its fourth straight win over New York.