Adrian Houser gave up four runs in less than five innings of work, as the Mets could not climb out of the early hole in their 7-4 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon.
The Dodgers routed the Mets 10-0 in Los Angeles, but New York still came away with a series win against one of the most talented teams in the majors.
Jose Butto, 26, will make his second spot start of the season for the Mets, being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse while Adrian Houser is pushed back an extra day and Tylor Megill remains sidelined on the injured list.