Mike Pelfrey could get used to this kind of run support.
Jose Reyes’ bases-clearing triple keyed a six-run third inning that included Pelfrey’s first-ever RBI and the New York Mets routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets beat the Yankees 15-6 in Pelfrey’s last start, he won a 9-6 game last month, and had a 3-0 lead against the Cardinals before throwing one pitch.
“If you can’t win with that kind of run support, you know you’re going to have problems,” Pelfrey said. “It takes all the pressure off, and you don’t feel like you have to be so perfect.”
Carlos Delgado had a two-run homer and three RBIs as the Mets pounded rookie Mitchell Boggs, rebounding from a one-run loss to earn a split in the four-game series entering a four-game series at NL East-leading Philadelphia starting Friday.
“We just kept the line moving, and that’s what it takes for this offense to be successful,” New York third baseman David Wright said. “It seemed like everybody chipped in. You get a big walk here, a big two-out RBI there and we just kept rolling.”
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