The hyped pitchers’ duel between Jacob deGrom and Mike Soroka lived up to its billing as the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0. The only run came off a solo homer in the seventh from Yoenis Cespedes, who had been shut down with injuries the previous two seasons and last hit a home run on July 20, 2018. The teams play this afternoon at Citi Field.
David Ross got his first managerial win in his first ever game as the Chicago Cubs blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0. Kyle Hendricks struck out nine to get the pitching win. The teams meet again this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
The St. Louis Cardinals opened the season holding on for a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Paul DeJong and Tyler O’ Neill homered and Jack Flaherty struck out six in seven innings for the Redbirds. The teams continue the series this afternoon at Busch Stadium.