The New York Mets Halt Dodgers’ Record-Tying Scoreless Streak in a Monumental Victory

The New York Mets were uncertain about what to expect facing a multitude of relievers from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a bullpen game. They received their answer promptly. The Mets put a halt to the Dodgers’ record-matching postseason scoreless streak with a 7-3 triumph on Monday, evening the NL Championship Series at one game each.

Lindor and Vientos Shine As The Mets Secure Victory

Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos made their mark with home runs. Lindor, having an exceptional season, started off the first inning with a home run against Ryan Brasier. Vientos shone during the Mets’ five-run second inning, hitting a grand slam against Landon Knack.

The Dodgers had maintained a streak of 33 successive scoreless innings before Lindor’s home run. The previous night, Jack Flaherty had guided the Dodgers to a 9-0 triumph in the first game of the NLCS.

Manaea’s Strong Opening and Diaz’s Save Secure Win

The second game saw Sean Manaea open with four scoreless innings for the Mets. He was attributed with three runs, two earned, and two hits in over five innings. Mets closer, Edwin Diaz, secured a four-out save.

Dodgers’ star player, Shohei Ohtani, remained scoreless with two strikeouts against Manaea and two walks, including one against Diaz. He continues a scoreless streak with the bases empty in his first postseason.

Game 3 Anticipation and a Glimpse of the Mets’ Strategy

Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Wednesday in New York. The Mets capitalized on the Dodgers’ bullpen game, with Lindor hitting a 395-foot shot to right for his leadoff homer.

Carlos Mendoza, the rookie Mets manager, emphasized the importance of adapting to facing an elite pitching staff in the playoffs and highlighted the need to focus on the finer details that contribute to victory.

A Grand Slam and a Sellout Crowd Silenced

Vientos’ grand slam in the second inning, the third in Mets playoff history, expanded the lead to 6-0, quieting the sellout crowd of 52,926. This was the Mets’ second slam of the playoffs, with Lindor hitting a crucial slam in Game 4 of the NL Division Series against Philadelphia.

Despite the Dodgers’ comeback in the sixth inning to make the score 6-3, the Mets held on to their lead. Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández regretted not capitalizing on his chances and emphasized the team’s positive outlook for the next game.

Manaea’s Change in Delivery Proves Effective

Manaea, the first left-handed starter the Dodgers have faced this postseason, adjusted his delivery midway through this season with the Mets, which made him a more difficult opponent.

Looking Ahead to Game 3

The Mets capitalized on Dodgers’ rookie Edgardo Henriquez with an extra run in the ninth. The Mets and Dodgers are set to face each other again in Game 3 on Wednesday at Citi Field, with Dodgers’ Walker Buehler and Mets’ Luis Severino as the starting pitchers.