Cardinals Beat Mets 5-4: Rafael Ortega Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Four Runs; John Lackey Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Matt Belisle Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base

Individual Highlights:
Peter Bourjos 2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Dean Anna one run and one walk.
Rafael Ortega 2-for-2 with two home runs, four two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Ed Easley 1-for-1 at the plate.
Scott Moore 1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.
John Lackey started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  0-for-2 with one strikeout.  (g/f:10-8)
Matt Belisle entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Jason Heyward 0-for-3 with one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Yadier Molina 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Mark Reynolds 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Ty Kelly 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jordan Walden entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)

Former Cardinals:
Alex Castellanos entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

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