ST. LOUIS -- A slumping Jay Bruce took extra batting practice before Tuesday night's game. The extra swings paid off handsomely.
Bruce hit a tiebreaking homer in the 10th inning, Yoenis Cespedes launched a majestic, three-run shot and the New York Mets rallied for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bruce began the game batting .194 but broke out with three hits, including an RBI triple.
"You never feel perfect, but I think overall the timing's been a little off," he said. "I haven't been in sync for an extended period of time yet, but I'm working at it every day.