The Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the New York Mets 6-5 in a dramatic finish Thursday night, rallying with three runs in the eighth inning to split the four-game series. Michael Conforto, despite a rough season at the plate, delivered the go-ahead RBI single as the Dodgers capitalized on a crucial Mets fielding error to seal the comeback.
Starling Marte was a standout for the Mets, going 3-for-4 with a home run, double, walk, and two runs scored, while Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo also homered early to give New York an initial lead Mets starter David Peterson pitched seven solid innings, allowing three runs and striking out six, but the bullpen faltered late.
For the Dodgers, Mookie Betts reached base four times and drove in a run, while Will Smith’s eighth-inning double tied the game before the Mets’ miscue allowed the Dodgers to take the lead Landon Knack struggled in his start for Los Angeles, but the bullpen held firm, with Tanner Scott earning his 11th save.
Francisco Lindor missed the game for the Mets due to a broken toe, and defensive lapses proved costly as the Dodgers took advantage in the late innings. The Mets, now 39-24, have lost just three of their last games, while the Dodgers improve to 38-25.
Looking ahead, both teams face key matchups in their next series. The Mets will rely on Kodai Senga (6-3,.60 ERA) as they head to Colorado, while the Dodgers send Justin Wrobleski (1-1,.00 ERA) to the mound in St. Louis.
With both teams still in strong playoff contention, the next Mets vs Dodgers clash promises more fireworks—and perhaps another unexpected hero.
