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Wild and crazy tie: Cards, SF, Mets 80-71
- Updated: September 21, 2016
Tuesday’s Major League action saw the National League Wild Card race evened into a three-way tie between the Giants, Mets and Cardinals.
The trio has been trading places in the NL standings all month, with each club logging time in possession of a spot in the NL’s one-game playoff. But when the dust settled after Tuesday’s results, all three ended the day with an 80-71 record.
The Cardinals enjoyed the biggest victory, defeating the Rockies at Coors Field behind a career night at the plate for starter Adam Wainwright. The right-hander collected four RBIs as St. Louis won 10-5.
“I’ve been saving my RBIs up for this year,” Wainwright said. “I’m doing whatever it takes to help this team win.”
The Giants also emerged with a win Tuesday, beating the rival Dodgers, 2-0, in Los Angeles to stay alive in the NL West. It wasn’t all good news for San Francisco, however, as two key contributors exited early with injuries.
Brandon Crawford left in the second inning with a dislocated left pinkie, while right-hander Johnny Cueto’s outing came to an end in the sixth due to a left groin strain.
• Giants lose Crawford, Cueto to injuries
The Mets had a late rally …
