With a runner on first and one out, the Cardinals pinch hit for Carpenter with Duncan. Carpenter gave St. Louis six strong innings, good enough to win most games. He was efficient, throwing just 76 pitches, 52 for strikes. If the Cardinals were in the lead, Duncan would still be on the bench.

Update: Randolph brings in the right-hander Mota rather than the left-hander Feliciano to face the lefty Duncan. Duncan homered off Feliciano last night, but Mota gives up more power to lefties. This time, however, Duncan grounds into a double play. Mets relievers are two for two tonight, coming into the game and inducing the GDP.