Tough Loss in LA
Hey Mets fans, what a heartbreaker last night in LA!
Our boys put up a strong fight against the Dodgers but sadly came up short in a 6-5 thriller. Let's dive into the highlights (and lowlights) of this hard-fought game.Alonso and Soto Keep Us in the Game
The game started promisingly when Pete Alonso drove in Starling Marte in the top of the first. He really sent that pitch to center and got us the initial lead. Later, in the third, when we needed it most, Juan Soto hammered a two-run homer to right-center, bringing Francisco Lindor home and reducing the Dodgers' lead with some much-needed power! Pete Alonso also continued to shine by doubling in the fifth to bring Lindor home again. And kudos to Brandon Nimmo for hustling out an infield single to give us the lead. Way to go, guys!
Missed Opportunities and Defensive Mishaps
Unfortunately, the Dodgers didn’t make it easy for us. Max Muncy played the villain card with crucial homers in both the first and, devastatingly, the ninth innings to tie things up. Jeff McNeil also had a bit of a rough patch, committing a fielding error that allowed Freddie Freeman to advance early on. It’s these small moments that can turn the tide, and sadly, tonight, they did. The bullpen fought valiantly, but ultimately, it just wasn't enough.
Freeman Delivers the Knockout Blow
In extra innings, we held our breath hoping for a miracle, but Freddie Freeman dealt the final blow with a double in the 10th to bring in the winning run for the Dodgers. Ouch! Shohei Ohtani demonstrating such patience at the plate when he drew an intentional walk didn't help our cause either. It's a tough pill to swallow, but there’s always room for optimism.
Keep your heads up, Mets fans! We'll bounce back stronger. Let’s look forward to the next game and keep the spirit alive. Let’s go Mets!
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Scoreboard for Mets @ Dodgers (June 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |