Mets, Cardinals out to turn around disappointing seasons

The New York Mets' reward for playing 10 innings Wednesday night was the type of victory that could provide the jolt required to turn around their disappointing season.

All the St. Louis Cardinals got for their extra inning Wednesday was more evidence they might not be able to avoid the franchise's worst season in a century.

The Mets will try to win consecutive games for the first time in two weeks and the Cardinals wil