ICYMI in Mets Land: Series opening win in St. Louis, top pitching prospect receives the call

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it...

• Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo homered to plower the Mets to a 9-3 win over the Cardinals
• Clay Holmes delivered six strong innings on the mound after being handed the cushion
• Francisco Alvarez put together one of his best games since returning from the IL, producing three hits
• Alonso says he's ready to take on May after winning the NL Player of the Month for April
• Nimmo credited the Mets' 'controlled aggression' at the plate for their red-hot stretch
• Luisangel Acuña was named the NL Rookie of the Month for April
• We'll see another young talent on display on Sunday, as 23-year-old Blade Tidwell will be called up to make his big-league debut
• Right-hander Austin Warren has been recalled from Triple-A to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen
• Paul Blackburnresumed his rehab assignment on Friday night, tossing three innings in High-A
• The Mets' foundation for pitching success has been a process five years in the making -- with many to thank