Mets put forth fruitless effort, get romped by Cardinals

Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Coming off arguably their best win of the season and one of the most uplifting moments this team has seen in at least a few seasons, the Mets looked to keep the good feelings going on Monday night and carry the energy from a wild weekend at Citi Field into this pivotal series with the Cardinals, and maintain the offensive rhythm that saw them put up 24 runs in 3 games against the Yankees.

They did none of that.

The Mets came out as flat as possible on Monday, mustering only six hits and failing to score a run against Adam Wainwright or the Cardinals bullpen as they were shutout for a twelfth time this season. They went 0-for-7 with RISP and left nine runners…