Fox Sports Midwest: Rough fifth inning costs Cardinals in 7-5 loss to Mets

Tyler O’Neill went 3 for 3 and José Rondón had three RBIs, but a rough fifth inning cost the St. Louis Cardinals in a 7-5 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday.

O’Neill continued to build his case for an everyday starting role this season, collecting a double and two singles to increase his spring batting average to .476. He also scored two runs. Rondón, a non-roster invitee who is battling for a spot on the Opening Day roster, put the