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ST. LOUIS -- The New York Mets came out of Wednesday night wondering what might be wrong with right-hander Jacob deGrom and hoping nothing serious is amiss with right fielder Jay Bruce.DeGrom allowed homers to Randal Grichuk, Matt Carpenter and Stephen Piscotty, and the Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1.Roughed up for the second straight start, deGrom (7-7) allowed five runs and 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings. He was tagged for a career-worst eight runs and 13 hits in his previous outing against San Francisco.Obviously when you get hit like hes been hit its lack of command, Mets manager Terry Collins said. Thats where hes done a tremendous job since he arrived in the majors leagues, with his command. Its never been an issue. Hes always been down in the zone. Hes always had movement.Collins said video of deGroms recent starts shows pitches staying in the hitting area, allowing hitters to take good swings on hittable pitches.Thats where the issue lies, Collins said. It is due to whatever? Obviously we need to take a look and see how hes doing. In this particular stage of the season, the first thing you look at is fatigue. So well start there.DeGrom said he felt fine Wednesday.When I seem to miss it seems to go right down the middle and it seems to get out of the park or off the wall, deGrom said. These last two have been frustrating, but Ive got another one in five days so I have to get ready for that one.Bruce led off the second with a double but had to leave because of a cramp in his right calf. Pinch-runner Alejandro De Aza scored on a double by Asdrubal Cabrera.His calf knotted up when he was actually jogging out to right field in the first inning, Collins said. When he came in he told me right away, he said, `Im going to try to hit and see if it loosens up. When he went into second base I looked out and he didnt give me the OK, so I went out and checked and he said its really tight. I couldnt afford to have him blow it out so I took him out.Bruce said hes hoping to play on Thursday and doesnt consider it serious.In San Francisco I fouled a ball off my shin, which Ive done too many times in my career, he said. I think it has to do with the way the swelling is dispersing through my muscle or whatever.The Cardinals won for the seventh time in nine games and posted a season high-tying 19 hits.Eight Cardinals had two or more hits, including right-hander Carlos Martinez. Piscotty and Yadier Molina each had three.Its fun to watch them put up crooked numbers in any inning, even against a quality pitcher like deGrom, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. When you throw up 19 hits and get (RBI) from six different guys, thats a great overall effort. We had a bunch of hits but not a lot of runs early, but Stephen helped with that home run.Martinez (12-7) gave up one run and four hits over eight innings for his second straight victory.I love how starting pitching set the tone, Matheny said. It was almost a continuation of his last outing. Hes understanding its about location and movement. He can throw anything at any time.Martinez allowed one run on three hits in seven innings against Houston his last time out.These last two outings I feel have been one of my best, Martinez said through a translator. Ive been really listening to Yadi and his advice has been really great and I feel really good about myself right now.ROSTER MOVEThe Mets made a roster move after the game, optioning right-hander Erik Goeddel to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalling left-hander Sean Gilmartin.NOTABLEMets reliever Robert Gsellman is the first pitcher in the modern era to earn a victory in his major league debut as a reliever since John Montefusco on Sept. 3, 1974 with the Giants.TRAINERS ROOMMets: Jon Niese (left knee) may undergo surgery after lasting just one-third of an inning on Tuesday.UP NEXTMets: Seth Lugo (0-2, 3.04) makes his second start in place of injury Steven Matz (left shoulder tightness), who could return late this month.Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (9-7, 4.71) allowed four home runs in 6 2/3 innings July 27 and got a no decision in his lone appearance against the Mets this season. China Shoes Jordans . 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The Fighting Irish are 2-0 against Purdue -- an 81-68 victory in 2012 in Bankers Life Fieldhouse and a 94-63 drubbing of the Boilermakers in 2014 -- and are 3-2 overall, including 1-2 against Indiana.Purdue is 0-5 in the Crossroads Classic, including 0-3 against Butler, prompting coach Matt Painter to say this week that the one Crossroads Classic change he would make is a Boilermaker victory.Led by power forward Caleb Swanigan (15.9 points, 11.2 rebounds) and by 7-foot-2 center Isaac Haas (14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds), Painter likes his teams chances this time.Since the Louisville game, we have played a lot better and shot a lot better, Painter said. Our defense has been a lot better, and thats something we have to continue to improve. When we dont turn the basketball over and defend the way were capable, we have had some really good stretches.Notre Dame has four starters averaging in double figures, led by Steve Vasturia (16.6), Bonzie Colson (16.5), V.J. Beachem (15.5) and Matt Farrell (13.0). The Irish are averaging 86.6 points while allowing 64.7, which is Purdues exact defensive average.The Fighting Irish sshoot 47.dddddddddddd5 percent from the field and 86.4 percent from the free throw line, numbers that impress Painter.They have an experienced coach and an experienced team, Painter said. They are first in the nation in assists-to-turnover ratio and are in the top five nationally in 3-pointers made and free throw percentage. Its pretty impressive any time you are that good on offense.Thats going to help your defense also. Their guys are always getting better and are improving as a group. They are a tough team to defend and a tough team to play against.Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said he believes this team will continue to improve throughout a season that will include many challenging ACC games. He points out this past Saturdays 74-66 loss to Villanova is a great learning tool.I love our group, Brey said. Villanova is kind of a finished product. We still have room to grow. We have to keep that in mind as we practice in preparation for Purdue. We came into the Villanova game with a belief, an edge and a swagger.You can be mad that you didnt get it done, because you were good enough to get it done. We will let that drive us as we get ready to play Purdue.The Boilermakers, who average 83.7 points and who shoot 50.4 percent from the field including 44.1 percent from 3-point range, will be without fifth-year graduate transfer point guard Spike Albrecht, a valuable reserve who has been receiving treatment for a lower back injury. ' ' '