Mets' J.D. Martinez makes team debut against Cardinals
by Newsday
Newsday— Carlos Mendoza got just a little bit of a thrill from finally — finally! — penciling in J.D. Martinez's name into the lineup Friday.
New York Daily News—J.D. Martinez has strong debut but Mets fall to Cardinals. Friday marked the fourth time in five games the Mets scored two runs or fewer. They lost all four.
New York Post—J.D. Martinez expected to make Mets debut on Friday. The next time a Mets lineup card is submitted, it’s expected J.D. Martinez’s name will be included.
New York Post—J.D. Martinez's stellar debut can't keep Mets from falling to Cardinals. J.D. Martinez made a solid debut and drilled his first few hits with the Mets, but he could not flip a switch for the offense against the Cardinals.