The Cardinals' Nolan Gorman launched a three-run homer off Mets prospect Jonah Tong, the big blow in the Cardinals' 6-0 win over the Mets in Port St. Lucie. This was a significant moment for Gorman, who is hoping to have a successful season after struggling in the past two years. With the trade of Nolan Arenado to Arizona, Gorman has the opportunity to play regularly at third base. The Cardinals are also hoping for more power from their lineup this season, having finished next-to-last in the majors with 148 home runs in 2025. Wednesday's game saw the Cardinals pound out 10 hits, with Gorman's homer in the third inning followed by singles and a walk. On the mound, Richard Fitts and Jurrangelo Cijntje made their Cardinals debuts, with Fitts working the first two innings and Cijntje working two innings. Seven pitchers combined for the eight-hit shutout. The Cardinals are expected to keep Tink Hence on a reliever's schedule for the rest of the spring, and the ballot for the fans' selection for this year's class of the Cardinals Hall of Fame was revealed on Thursday. Up next, Matthew Liberatore will make his second start of the spring on Thursday when the Cardinals host the Astros in Jupiter.
