Uribe, starting in place of Pablo Sandoval at third base, homered off Brian Sanches (0-2) to break a 3-3 tie. Edgar Renteria followed three batters later with a two-run shot for only his second homer of the season.
METS 8, CARDINALS 2
In New York, the hosts returned home, after being shut out four times during a 2-9 road trip, and rediscovered some offensive pep, beating St Louis.
Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright’s career-best scoreless streak was ended at 26 innings. Wainwright (14-6) allowed a season-worst six runs.
In other NL play, it was:
Reds 12, Brewers 4
Phillies 9, Diamondbacks 5
Astros 6, Cubs 1
Pirates 4, Rockies 2
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