Mets/Cardinals

The New York Mets lost their first game of the spring to the Cardinals 9-8 today. Luis Castillo had his first 0-fer of the spring. Livan Hernandez got the start and pitched 2 perfect innings with 1 K. Freddy Garcia followed him and didn't fare so well giving up 2 hits and 4 runs with 3 walks in 2/3 of an inning. David Wright and Jose Reyes didn't have any hits either today. Ryan Church had a double and Bobby Kielty had a HR. The Mets will play at Lakeland against the Detroit Tigers tomorrow.