Mets visit the Cardinals to open 3-game series

New York Mets (16-18, fourth in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (15-19, fifth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Cardinals: Kyle Gibson (2-2, 3.79 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Cardinals -126, Mets +106; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Monday. St. Louis has a 6-9 record in home games and a 15-19 record overall. The Cardinals have an 8-1 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. New York has a 16-18 record overall and a 7-8 record on the road. Mets pitchers have