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3 days ago
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Mets survive frantic Dodgers rally late to open series with thrilling 10-inning win
The Mets defeated the Dodgers on Monday. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free LOS ANGELES — The Mets resumed the big boy portion of the schedule Monday night to the same success they enjoyed on the last homestand. Advertisement No, these weren't the White Sox and Rockies. These were the defending World Series champion Dodgers (who had already lost a series at Citi Field just over a week ago) and the Mets were up for the challenge on the road. Mostly, it was manager Carlos Mendoza's pitchers who responded — with late help from the lineup — in a 4-3 victory in 10 innings at Dodger Stadium that extended the Mets' winning streak to four games. 'We know [the Dodgers] are good, but it's still June,' Mendoza said. 'We come here with the mentality of win a series. It's not like we're looking at the calendar and looking at this specific series. We're playing the team that is in front of us.' Francisco Alvarez hits a double during the 10th inning of the Mets' win against the Dodgers on June 2. Getty Images The Mets celebrate after defeating the Dodgers on June 2. AP The Mets' victory was their third in four games against the Dodgers, sandwiched around a 5-1 stretch against simply awful White Sox and Rockies teams. Advertisement But this one came with a possible casualty: Mark Vientos fell leaving the batter's box in the 10th inning and limped off the field with right hamstring discomfort. Vientos received treatment on the leg afterward and said he was unsure if he would receive an MRI exam. Francisco Lindor homers during the first inning of the Mets' game against the Dodgers on June 2. AP Vientos walked with a limp as he departed the clubhouse. After Edwin Díaz, working for the third time in four days, blew the save by allowing a run in the ninth, the Mets rebounded against lefty fireballer Tanner Scott in the 10th inning. Francisco Alvarez delivered a go-ahead double, scoring the automatic runner, before Francisco Lindor's RBI single extended the lead. Advertisement It was a needed contribution from the slumping Alvarez. Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after homering during the Dodgers' loss to the Mets on June 2. Getty Images Paul Blackburn throws a pitch during the Mets' game against the Dodgers on June 2. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 'That was huge,' Lindor said. '[Alvarez] has been working extremely hard. … His at-bats were quality at-bats and behind the plate he was really good.' Jose Castillo surrendered a run in the bottom of the 10th before Jose Butto got the final two outs, with the tying run in scoring position and winning run at first. Diaz, who hadn't allowed an earned run in his previous 13 appearances dating to April 23, stumbled in the ninth, allowing singles to Tommy Edman and Hyeseong Kim before Shohei Ohtani's sacrifice fly tied it 2-2. In his first appearance for the Mets since last August, veteran Paul Blackburn delivered five shutout innings in which he allowed three hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Advertisement Some of Blackburn's best work came against Ohtani, who went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against the right-hander. Blackburn, who was inserted as a sixth starter, will likely head to the bullpen, according to Mendoza. Blackburn was removed at 77 pitches after retiring Ohtani for the final out in the fifth with the tying runs on base. Francisco Lindor rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the Mets' game against the Dodgers on June 2. Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Huascar Brazobán, Max Kranick and Ryne Stanek got it to the ninth inning before Diaz allowed the tying run. Lindor homered on Dustin May's second pitch of the night to get the Mets started. It was the sixth leadoff homer this season for Lindor, who went deep twice in Friday's victory over the Rockies. Advertisement This one exploded off his bat at 106.6 mph and landed in the right field seats, traveling 417 feet. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS 'After Lindor hit that homer to start the game, the biggest thing was how can I get them back in the dugout?' Blackburn said. 'Just keep momentum on our side.' Max Muncy drew a leadoff walk in the second but was erased on Michael Conforto's double play grounder. Conforto, a former Mets outfielder, began the night with a dismal .602 OPS after arriving to the Dodgers last winter on a one-year contract worth $17 million. Dustin May throws a pitch during the Mets' game against the Dodgers on June 2. Imagn Images Blackburn allowed a leadoff single to Teoscar Hernandez in the fourth but escaped by retiring the next three batters, including Muncy to end the inning on a drive to deep center. Advertisement The Mets wasted a scoring chance in the top of the inning, after Juan Soto hit a bloop double to left and May drilled Pete Alonso. With one out, Jared Young hit into a fielder's choice before Brett Baty struck out swinging on a full-count sweeper after working ahead in the count 3-0. Brandon Nimmo reacts after driving in a run during the Mets' game against the Dodgers on June 2. Getty Images May danced off the mound in celebration. Brandon Nimmo's RBI double in the fifth extended the lead to 2-0, but the Mets left the bases loaded: after Soto was intentionally walked with runners on second and third, May retired Alonso on a fly to right. The rally started with consecutive one-out singles by Jeff McNeil and Alvarez. Advertisement Alonso fumbled Edman's grounder for an error in the fifth and Kim delivered a two-out single before Blackburn retired Ohtani, on a grounder, for the third time in as many plate appearances. Brazobán struck out Edman with the bases loaded to conclude the sixth. Brazobán allowed a single to Freddie Freeman and walks to Muncy and Conforto in the inning before getting to swing and miss on a 1-2 changeup. Ohtani unloaded in the seventh with a solo homer against Kranick that pulled the Dodgers within 2-1. Ohtani's homer was his 23rd of the season, tying him for the MLB lead with Seattle's Cal Raleigh. Ohtani blasted two homers against the Yankees on Friday.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
What Francisco Alvarez's clutch hit meant for New York Mets' momentum against Los Angeles Dodgers
What Francisco Alvarez's clutch hit meant for New York Mets' momentum against Los Angeles Dodgers (Image Source: Getty Images) Francisco Alvarez ended a month-long dry spell by hitting a double in the 10th inning that won the game for the New York Mets against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. With his clutch hit, the young catcher finished a big comeback that let the New York Mets beat Shohei Ohtani and win again. His breakthrough came after a tough 57 at-bats without driving in a run, which made his late-game performance especially meaningful for the Mets as they continued to impress in the NLCS rematch. Francisco Alvarez breaks through when New York Mets needed it most The pressure was mounting for Francisco Alvarez entering Monday's contest, as the 22-year-old backstop hadn't recorded an RBI since May 4. That drought extended through nearly four weeks of action, creating questions about his offensive contribution to a surging New York Mets lineup. However, baseball has a way of rewarding patience, and Francisco Alvarez chose the perfect moment to break through. Leading off the 10th inning against struggling Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott, Francisco Alvarez connected on a drive to right field that plated the automatic runner and gave his team the lead they wouldn't relinquish. The significance of this hit extends beyond just ending a personal slump. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tabletă Puternică la Preț Incredibil - Oferta Limitată! LUO Cumpără acum Undo Francisco Lindor followed three pitches later with an insurance RBI single, showcasing the depth and clutch hitting ability that has propelled the New York Mets to their current hot streak. The victory marked another chapter in what's becoming a remarkable statistical achievement for the New York Mets when Francisco Lindor homers - they've now won 27 consecutive games featuring a Francisco Lindor home run, the second-longest streak in Major League Baseball history. Shohei Ohtani's brilliance is not enough for Los Angeles Dodgers comeback Even though Francisco Alvarez played well, the night was also about Shohei Ohtani, who hit his 23rd home run of the season. Yordan's 424-foot homer in the seventh off Max Kranick matched Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners for the lead in home runs for the major leagues. Along with his strong hitting, Shohei Ohtani tied the game in the ninth with a key sacrifice fly, which allowed Tommy Edman to score and led to extra innings after Edwin Díaz lost his first save of the season. In the 10th inning's bottom half, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored when Andy Pages got an RBI single after José Castillo walked Freddie Freeman. Still, José Buttó got his first save of the year by catching Tommy Edman's powerful ground ball and ending the inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers were especially disheartened because Dustin May pitched well and evened out Paul Blackburn's strong return from a Mets injury. Also Read: Nic Lentz threw out Taylor Walls for tapping on his helmet due to a Minor League Baseball rule? The victory sets up an intriguing pitching matchup for Tuesday night, as Clayton Kershaw makes his fourth start of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Taylor Megill and the New York Mets. Fans can catch the action on SportsNet LA locally and MLB Network nationally, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM ET. This early-season series between National League contenders promises to provide more fireworks as both teams look to establish early-season momentum in what could be a preview of October baseball.
Washington Post
4 days ago
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- Washington Post
Alvarez delivers 10th-inning RBI double and Mets overcome Ohtani's heroics for 4-3 win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Francisco Alvarez drove in his first run in four weeks with a double leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Mets overcame Shohei Ohtani's 23rd homer and tying sacrifice fly for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff homer and a 10th-inning RBI single for the Mets, who opened this National League Championship Series rematch with their eighth win in nine games.
CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
Alvarez delivers 10th-inning RBI double and Mets overcome Ohtani's heroics for 4-3 win over Dodgers
Francisco Alvarez drove in his first run in four weeks with a double leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Mets overcame Shohei Ohtani's 23rd homer and tying sacrifice fly for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Francisco Lindor had a leadoff homer and a 10th-inning RBI single for the Mets, who opened this National League Championship Series rematch series with their eighth win in nine games. Ohtani hit a 424-foot shot off Max Kranick in the seventh, getting his fifth homer in seven games to tie Seattle's Cal Raleigh for the major league lead with 23. Tommy Edman singled and stole second to open the ninth before scoring on Ohtani's flyout to deep left. Mets closer Edwin Díaz (3-0), pitching for the third time in four days, was handed his first blown save of the season. After Alvarez and Lindor delivered, José Castillo walked Freddie Freeman and gave up an RBI single to Andy Pages to open the 10th. Castillo struck out Max Muncy and Freeman got to third on pinch-hitter Will Smith's flyout before José Buttó gloved Edman's sharp grounder back to the mound to secure his first save of the season. Paul Blackburn threw five scoreless innings of three-hit ball and struck out Ohtani twice in his first major league appearance since last August, when the Mets right-hander went down with a back injury before hurting his knee in spring training. Dustin May yielded six hits over six resourceful innings for LA. Lindor crushed May's second pitch for his 14th homer. Six are leadoff homers, tying Ohtani for the major league lead. Key moment Alvarez got his first RBI in 57 at-bats since May 4 with his drive to right off struggling Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (0-2). Lindor drove in pinch-runner Starling Marte three pitches later. Key stat The Mets have won their last 27 games in which Lindor homered. That's the second-longest streak in major league history, trailing only the Brooklyn Dodgers' 29-game streak when Carl Furillo homered from 1951-53. Up next Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 4.91 ERA) makes his fourth start of the season Tuesday, facing Mets RHP Tylor Megill (4-4, 3.52).
Associated Press
4 days ago
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- Associated Press
Alvarez delivers 10th-inning RBI double and Mets overcome Ohtani's heroics for 4-3 win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Alvarez drove in his first run in four weeks with a double leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Mets overcame Shohei Ohtani's 23rd homer and tying sacrifice fly for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Francisco Lindor had a leadoff homer and a 10th-inning RBI single for the Mets, who opened this National League Championship Series rematch series with their eighth win in nine games. Ohtani hit a 424-foot shot off Max Kranick in the seventh, getting his fifth homer in seven games to tie Seattle's Cal Raleigh for the major league lead with 23. Tommy Edman singled and stole second to open the ninth before scoring on Ohtani's flyout to deep left. Mets closer Edwin Díaz (3-0), pitching for the third time in four days, was handed his first blown save of the season. After Alvarez and Lindor delivered, José Castillo walked Freddie Freeman and gave up an RBI single to Andy Pages to open the 10th. Castillo struck out Max Muncy and Freeman got to third on pinch-hitter Will Smith's flyout before José Buttó gloved Edman's sharp grounder back to the mound to secure his first save of the season. Paul Blackburn threw five scoreless innings of three-hit ball and struck out Ohtani twice in his first major league appearance since last August, when the Mets right-hander went down with a back injury before hurting his knee in spring training. Dustin May yielded six hits over six resourceful innings for LA. Lindor crushed May's second pitch for his 14th homer. Six are leadoff homers, tying Ohtani for the major league lead. Key moment Alvarez got his first RBI in 57 at-bats since May 4 with his drive to right off struggling Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (0-2). Lindor drove in pinch-runner Starling Marte three pitches later. Key stat The Mets have won their last 27 games in which Lindor homered. That's the second-longest streak in major league history, trailing only the Brooklyn Dodgers' 29-game streak when Carl Furillo homered from 1951-53. Up next Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 4.91 ERA) makes his fourth start of the season Tuesday, facing Mets RHP Tylor Megill (4-4, 3.52). ___ AP MLB:
