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.Rich Gedman Jersey . 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Lindell received an assist instead.Six and a half minutes later, another shot by Lindell went into the net, and he was credited with the winning goal in the Stars 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night.After the game, Lindell wasnt so sure even that goal would remain his, because teammate Patrick Eaves was in front of the net when the shot beat goalie Ryan Miller.It feels good if it was my goal, Lindell said. That might change. Now it feels good. Its been a long time since I scored.Playing in his 17th game for Dallas, Lindell at first was credited with the goal at 9:32 of the second period that tied it at 1. A scoring change gave the goal to Faksa.I felt a little bit bad, but I need the goal too, you know? Faksa said about his second goal of the season. Im happy that he got the other one out there.Lindell impressed Stars coach Lindy Ruff.The release on both the goals, I dont think he scores unless the release is that quick. Esa did a real nice job, Ruff said.The Canucks Jayson Megna scored his first goal of the season at 5:01 of the first period.Bo Horvat set up Megnas goal by passing behind Dallas defenseman Dan Hamhuis to lead Megna into the right faceoff circle. He skated across the front of the net and put a short backhand past Niemi.Just got a really nice pass from Bo there, Megna said. Kind of caught the D in an awkward position there and was able to get around him (Niemi) and drive the net.After that, Dallas Antti Niemi shut down Vanccouver and finished with 30 saves, 14 in the third period.dddddddddddd The Canucks had a power play for the final 1:57, and skated 6-on-4 after Miller was pulled with 1:19 remaining.When they started to pinch and got all five guys involved, we needed a couple big saves and we got them, Ruff said.The Canucks had the best scoring chance in a fast-paced third period when Niemi stopped Alexandre Burrows close-range shot at 6:36.We had some chances, especially late there, Vancouver coach Willie Desjardins said. (Niemi) made a couple good saves, but its frustrating when you cant get one in that last bit.Miller made 26 saves.Vancouvers Luca Sbisa and the Stars Antoine Roussel received major penalties for fighting at 11:12 of the first period. They had each others helmets off when the linesmen stepped in to escort them to the penalty box.Game notesMegna was playing in only his fifth NHL game this season, after spending time with Utica of AHL and on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. On Friday, he took the place of LW Sven Baertschi, who was scratched after blocking a shot with a toe in Wednesdays game. ... The Stars assigned D Stephen Johns to Texas of the AHL. ... Dallas F Jiri Hudler missed his 13th game because of an illness, but he had joined his teammates for an optional skate on Thursday. ... Vancouvers last win in Dallas was on Feb. 21, 2013. The Stars have won six straight home games vs. the Canucks. ... Dallas had been 0-7-3 when the opponents scored first.UP NEXTCanucks: Theyll finish a three-game trip Sunday at Colorado.Stars: Begin a four-game trip Tuesday at St. Louis. ' ' '