Introduction to the Game
The New York Mets took down the Los Angeles Dodgers with a score of 6-1 on Wednesday night. Pete Alonso was the star of the game, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs. Griffin Canning also had a standout performance, holding the Dodgers’ offense scoreless for six innings.
The Game’s Progression
After the teams split a pair of 10-inning games to begin the series, the Mets took a 3-0 lead in the first when Alonso launched a two-run shot. They didn’t score again until his three-run drive in the eighth, when Alonso hammered his 14th homer of the season 447 feet to nearly the top of the left-field pavilion.
Canning (6-2) allowed three hits, struck out seven and walked one for his first win since May 5 at Arizona.
Notable Plays and Performances
Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin hit Francisco Lindor with a pitch to open the game. Brandon Nimmo grounded into a fielder’s choice to second, and Lindor was safe at third on Kiké Hernández’s error. Nimmo stole second and Lindor scored on Juan Soto’s RBI groundout before Alonso went deep. Andy Pages’ homer off Ryne Stanek in the ninth accounted for the Dodgers’ lone run. Los Angeles put runners on first and second with one out in the seventh against José Castillo. Pages doubled and Castillo grazed Michael Conforto with a pitch. But then Dalton Rushing and Hernández went down swinging to end the threat.
Pitching Performances
Gonsolin (3-2) gave up three runs — two earned — and three hits in five innings. The right-hander struck out six and walked three.
Key Moment
A bare-chested man ran out of the lower left-field seats during Starling Marte’s at-bat in the eighth. He sprinted into center field chased by security before being pushed to the ground on the warning track in left. He was hauled off through the center field gates after a brief delay.
Key Stat
The Dodgers’ No. 2 through 5 hitters were a combined 0 for 15 with a walk.
Up Next
Mets LHP David Peterson (4-2, 2.69 ERA) starts Thursday’s series finale against RHP Landon Knack (3-2, 4.58).
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ offense was unable to keep up with the Mets, resulting in a 6-1 loss. Alonso’s two home runs and five RBIs were the key to the Mets’ victory, and Canning’s strong pitching performance held the Dodgers scoreless for six innings.
FAQs
Q: Who was the star of the game for the New York Mets?
A: Pete Alonso, who hit two home runs and drove in five runs.
Q: Who pitched for the Mets and held the Dodgers scoreless for six innings?
A: Griffin Canning.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The New York Mets won 6-1.
Q: Who will start for the Mets in the series finale?
A: LHP David Peterson.
Q: Who will start for the Dodgers in the series finale?
A: RHP Landon Knack.
