Mets Face Cardinals in Key Road Series

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The Mets kicked off their road swing after dropping a tight 4-3 loss to the Pirates in

10 innings on Sunday, missing out on a sweep in.

Their opening series.

Now there are two wins and one loss heading into Bush Stadium in St. Louis for three games

against the Cardinals starting Monday night.

This kicks off a seven game trip, wrapping up with four against the Giants after St.

Louis.

Clay Holmes makes his season debut on the mound, facing Cardinals' righty Kyle Leahy in

a match-up that could set the tone early.

Line-up tweaks show manager Carlos Mendoza mixing it up.

Brett Beatty slides into right field for his first career outfield start while Jared

Young gets.

His initial nod at first base, Luis Robert Jr. sits for an off day to stay fresh.

Fans are buzzing about these fresh faces stepping up, especially with the Mets aiming to

build momentum on the road against a tough cardinal squad.

That's no push over at home.

Expect Holmes to bring that veteran heat right away and keep an eye on Beatty's glovework

as the Mets grind through this stretch looking to climb the standings.