Tough Day for the Dodgers
Well, Dodgers fans, it was a rough one tonight at Chavez Ravine. Despite some late efforts, we couldn't overcome an early deficit against the Mets, ending with a final score of 7-3 in favor of New York.
Early Trouble for the Dodgers
The game started rough, with Francisco Lindor homering to put the Mets on the board in the first inning. Our bats took some time to wake up, and unfortunately, the second inning saw Mark Vientos deal us a devastating blow with a grand slam, propelling the Mets to a daunting 6-0 lead
.Our offense struggled against New York's pitching early on. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman were all unable to find their rhythm in their first at-bats.
Dodgers' Fighting Spirit
Despite the hurdles, the Dodgers did show signs of life later in the game. Max Muncy finally got us on the board with a solo home run in the fifth inning, reinvigorating the spirits of our fans. In the sixth, Tommy Edman added a spark with a timely single that brought in two runs, bringing the score to 6-3 and giving us a glimmer of hope!
Unfortunately, Mets' Starling Marte extended their lead in the ninth with an RBI single, adding more pressure on our side. The final inning saw us fight back, with Andy Pages getting a single and Ohtani earning a walk, but the Mets closed the door on our comeback.
Final Thoughts
Not the result we were hoping for, but there were some positives to take away. Muncy's bomb and Edman's clutch hit remind us of the firepower that our lineup holds. We've got to brush this one off and come back stronger in the next game! Let’s get 'em next time, Dodgers fans!
️Scoreboard for Mets @ Dodgers (October 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 |