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Cuddyer hits 4th homer, helps Mets beat Cardinals 5-4

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March 21st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Michael Cuddyer hit his fourth home run of spring training, his second in two days, helping the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 Friday. Cuddyer had two hits, including a two-run drive off Sam Tuivailala in the sixth inning for his third home run this week.

Mets starter Bartolo Colon allowed two runs and six hits in 4 2-3 innings, struck out five and walked one. Cardinals starter Michael Wacha gave up three runs and six hits in 4 2-3 innings. Curtis Granderson went 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Scott Moore was 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs.