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St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Lance Berkman makes a diving attempt to catch a ball hit by New York Mets' Ronny Paulino for a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. Frank Franklin II, Associated Press
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New York Mets' Dillon Gee delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. Frank Franklin II, Associated Press
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New York Mets' Jose Reyes tips his cap as he heads to the dugout after throwing out St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols at first base for a double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. Frank Franklin II, Associated Press
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New York Mets' Jose Reyes reacts after throwing out St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols at first base for a double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. Frank Franklin II, Associated Press
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman follows through on a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. Frank Franklin II, Associated Press
By Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jose Reyes made a huge impact in the field in his return from a hamstring injury, turning a difficult double play with the bases loaded in the eighth inning after making a diving stop that saved a run, and the New York Mets welcomed back their two All-Stars with a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Carlos Beltran also was back in the Mets' lineup after missing three games with a high fever. He hit two doubles, singled, walked twice and scored a run for New York, all while still very congested.

Angel Pagan and Daniel Murphy hit two-run doubles, and Dillon Gee (9-3) pitched seven sharp innings in the Mets' second win in five games.

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Lance Berkman hit a mammoth homer and starter Kyle Lohse (8-7) had an RBI single for St. Louis.

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