Hot bullpen boosts Cardinals' optimism against Mets

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The New York Mets got their first look Friday at the player they hope will be the missing piece for their inconsistent lineup.

That player -- J.D. Martinez -- and the Mets then got a look at what already is the strongest part of the St. Louis Cardinals -- their late-inning relief corps.

The Cardinals will attempt to lock up their second straight series win Saturday aft