Carlos Beltran drove in four runs and rookie left-hander John Gast threw six solid innings to help the Cardinals to victory.

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Notes: LHP John Gast makes his major league debut for the Cardinals in place of injured Jake Westbrook on Tuesday night against Dillon Gee (2-4, 5.55).

WSJ: Wigginton dash boosts Cardinals past Mets 6-3

The left-handed hitter is expected to platoon with rookie Juan Lagares in center field and will likely be on the bench Tuesday night against lefty John Gast.

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Rookie John Gast was the first Cardinals' lefty starter to make his debut as a starter since Ankiel broke in at age 20 in August 1999 and the first to win in his debut since Allen Watson beat the Braves on July 8, 1993.

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