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Elder (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over five-plus innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

Elder gave up an RBI double to Max Muncy in the fourth inning, and Muncy added a second RBI with a sixth-inning groundout against Pierce Johnson after Elder put two runners on base. Other than that, it was a third straight positive performance for Elder, who is doing a fair job of holding onto a place in Atlanta's rotation. His six strikeouts Sunday were a season high, and he's allowed just six runs over his last 17 innings across three starts, a span that includes both of his wins this season. The right-hander is projected to make his next start at Pittsburgh.

Marte went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.

Marte opened the doubleheader on the bench for Game 1 before starting Game 2 in right field to give Juan Soto a break from defensive duties. Marte is up to three steals over 23 games this season, though his .193/.299/.333 slash line is nothing special. The outfielder has been in a part-time role for much of 2025, but he could have a clearer path to at-bats either at designated hitter or in the corner outfield after Jesse Winker (side) exited Game 1 on Sunday. Winker is expected to require a trip to the injured list.

Lindor went 2-for-9 with three RBI, one stolen base and a walk as the Mets were swept in Sunday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

All of Lindor's run production came in the day game, as he drove in three runs in the Mets' failed comeback attempt. His steal was in the nightcap, giving him three thefts on four attempts this season. The 31-year-old shortstop has maintained a .290/.357/.457 slash line with six home runs, 19 RBI, 22 runs scored and five doubles over 34 contests atop the Mets' order.

Megill allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings, taking a no-decision in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

Megill allowed a two-run home run in the second inning and ran into more trouble in the third, allowing a two-run lead to slip away in that frame. This was his worst start of the season so far, and it was also the second outing in a row he's allowed a homer. The right-hander still has a strong 2.50 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 45:15 K:BB over 36 innings across seven starts. Megill will look to get back on track in his next projected start, a tough home matchup versus the Cubs.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored and a walk during Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Yastrzemski knocked a two-RBI single into center field during the fifth inning before coming around to score. The 34-year-old outfielder logged his third multi-hit effort in his last five games, during which he has posted a .368 batting average with four RBI, four runs scored, a home run and a double across 21 plate appearances. Yastrzemski is now slashing .283/.387/.491 with 17 RBI, 16 runs scored, 12 extra-base hits and a 17:24 BB:K over 124 plate appearances.

Matos started at left field and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Matos led off the fifth inning with a double to center field before coming around to score the first of three runs in the frame. The 23-year-old outfielder recorded his third multi-hit game of the season Sunday, marking his first such performance since April 2. Matos has logged a .250 batting average with two RBI, a home run, a double and a 2:2 BB:K across 18 plate appearances in his last five games. He began the season hitting .167 with two extra-base hits and a 1:2 BB:K in 31 plate appearances over his first 10 games.

Bailey went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a double during Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Bailey singled in the fifth before coming around to score. He later cracked a double into left field during the seventh inning and crossed home again on a bases-loaded walk. The 25-year-old catcher delivered his first multi-hit game since April 9, marking his third such performance of the 2025 campaign. Bailey is now slashing .176/.224/.264 with nine RBI, nine runs scored, six doubles, a triple and a 6:33 BB:K across 98 plate appearances.

Burleson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-4 win over the Mets in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader.

Burleson opened the scoring with his blast off Tylor Megill in the second inning. Burleson sat for four straight games from April 25-28, but he's been a regular in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers since that stretch. He still needs to make some improvements with the bat -- he was limited to one hit in both games of Sunday's doubleheader and has gone seven contests without a multi-hit effort. He's at a .255/.305/.316 slash line, one homer, eight RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases over 105 plate appearances. There's more power in Burleson's bat, as he hit 21 homers over 152 games in 2024.

Pallante allowed four runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings in the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Mets. He did not factor in the decision.

This was Pallante's shortest outing of the season and the third time he's failed to complete five innings over seven starts. Pallante is now at a 4.75 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB over 36 innings. Michael McGreevy finished off the nightcap with 5.2 innings of one-hit ball out of the bullpen, and if the Cardinals opt to adjust the composition of their rotation, he'd be a candidate to push Pallante out of the mix. If there are no changes to the starters, Pallante is tentatively projected for a road start at Washington in his next outing.

Acuna went 3-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the Cardinals in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.

Acuna continues to lead the Mets in steals -- his theft Sunday was his eighth of the season. This was also his third multi-hit effort in the last six games, though he followed it up with an 0-for-4 effort in the nightcap. Acuna is at a .298/.355/.369 slash line with no home runs, four RBI, 14 runs scored and six doubles across 93 plate appearances this season. He continues to see a majority of the playing time at second base, though he started at third in the day game.