Michael Conforto delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a dramatic 6-5 victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. The win capped a tense four-game series and marked a rare clutch moment for Conforto, who had struggled with runners in scoring position, enduring an 0-for-30 skid before Thursday’s breakthrough.
Conforto, who spent his first seven MLB seasons with the Mets, signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers in the offseason. Despite a slow start—batting just .167 with three home runs and RBIs this season—his timely hit against his former team helped secure the Dodgers’ 21st comeback win of the year.
“It’s less about who it’s against and more about coming through for my team,” Conforto said after the game, emphasizing the importance of contributing in key moments.
The Mets, led by Pete Alonso and Starling Marte, remain in the playoff hunt as they continue a challenging road trip. Up next, the Mets face the Padres in San Diego, while the Dodgers look to build momentum with a homestand against the Rockies. For fans tracking the Mets schedule, the next week features crucial matchups that could shape the National League playoff picture.
