The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled against the New York Mets on Wednesday night, losing 6-1 in the penultimate game of their four-game series.
The Mets jumped ahead quickly thanks to aggressive play. After a hit-by-pitch and a Dodgers fielding error loaded the bases with no outs, Juan Soto drove in the first run on a ground out. Soon after, Pete Alonso launched a two-run homer, giving the Mets a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
Strong Pitching From Both Sides
Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin pitched five innings, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out six. Meanwhile, Mets starter Griffin Canning dominated the Dodgers lineup, holding them to just three base runners in the first four innings and earning six shutout innings with seven strikeouts.
Dodgers’ Late Response Falls Short
They struggled to generate offense until the eighth inning when Andy Pages hit a solo home run, ending the shutout bid. Despite putting runners on base multiple times, the Dodgers were repeatedly undone by strikeouts, leaving scoring opportunities unconverted.
The Dodgers will look to avoid a series loss on Thursday afternoon with Landon Knack starting against Mets’ David Peterson. After this series, Los Angeles heads to the Midwest for a matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals.
