ST. LOUIS — Zack Wheeler’s short, lethargic performance gave the Mets ample opportunity to test the newest member of the bullpen Tuesday night.
Matt Harvey entered from behind the left-field fence in the fifth inning and was given the task of maintaining a tie game. The beleaguered right-hander flunked his first test, allowing the go-ahead run, but was let off the hook by the Mets lineup.
Jay Bruce delivered the dagger with a two-out homer in the 10th inning that sent the Mets to a 6-5 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.