The New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exciting game that went into extra innings, with a final score of 4-3. The game, played at Dodger Stadium, marked the start of the National League Championship Series rematch.
Álvarez and Lindor Lead Mets Offense
Venezuelan catcher Francisco Álvarez was key in driving the run that broke the tie with a double in the start of the tenth inning. This was his first RBI in a month. For his part, Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor hit a home run at the start of the game and added a run-scoring single in the tenth inning.
Ohtani shines, but the Mets hold on
Shohei Ohtani, with his outstanding performance, including his 23rd home run of the season and a sacrifice fly that tied the game in the ninth inning, tried to lead the Dodgers’ comeback. However, the Mets kept their cool. Closer Edwin Díaz, despite allowing the tie, was credited with the win (3-0). José Buttó earned the first save of his career by dominating the Dodgers’ last batters. The game also saw the return to the Major Leagues of Paul Blackburn, who pitched five scoreless innings, including two strikeouts of Ohtani. Dustin May, for his part, had an outstanding performance for the Dodgers, working six solid innings.Featured Numbers
- Francisco Lindor: 5-2, 1 HR, 2 RBIs.
- Francisco Álvarez: 4-2, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
- Andy Pagés (LAD): 5-2, 1 RBI.
- Shohei Ohtani (LAD): 1 HR, 1 SF, 2 RBIs.
With this victory, the Mets add their eighth win in the last nine games, demonstrating their good form in the National League.
The next match of the series is scheduled for Tuesday at the same venue.
