The Mets are in first place after a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. New is York is in first place of the national league for the first tome since April 19th. The Mets will send Mike Pelfrey (8-6, 3.81 ERA) to the mound to face the St. Louis Cardinals and Mitchell Boggs ( 3-1, 6.59)  Since Manager Jerry Manuel has taken over control of the team, the Mets are 21-12. The Mets have won nine of their last 10 games at home. New York has won the last eight games that Pelfry has started.  The Cardinals are coming in after being swept by the Brewers in a four-game home series and have lost their last six straight games against teams with a winning record. Take the Mets – 1 ½ .