Mets Even NLCS Series with Dodgers
Mets Bounce Back with 7-3 Victory
LOS ANGELES — A day after the Dodgers blew out the Mets by nine runs, Grimace’s favorite team evened the National League Championship Series by showing what helped them flip the switch from an awful start to an electric finish this season.
Mets Turn Season Around
In case you missed the rollercoaster of their season, the Mets were off to a terrible start, failing 11 games under .500. They turned their season around with a seven-game winning streak – starting when McDonald’s iconic purple monster threw out a first pitch in June. That began a stretch in which the Mets went 60-36, the best record in the majors over that span.
Late-Season Surge
Since then, they dispatched two of the National League’s division winners – the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies – in the playoffs, and now they have their sights set on the third.
Game 2 Victory
Francis Lindor led off the game with a homer, his likely runner-up for NL MVP, and Mark Vientos followed with a grand slam that extended the Mets’ lead to 6-0. Although they didn’t finish off the blowout with the same efficiency as the Dodgers had the night before, they nonetheless got the victory.
Looking Ahead to Game 3
With the momentum gained by winning Game 2, the Mets are aware that the series could change if they don’t win Game 3. They know that the Dodgers are just as capable of bouncing back from a tough loss as they were.
Conclusion
The series is far from over, with three more games left to be played. The Mets have a chance to take the series at home, which would be another major boost to their confidence. As left-hander Sean Manaea said, "It’s definitely going to be a grind of a series. Just come in and take it as it is, and go out there and play baseball like we know how to."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How did the Mets react to their big lead in Game 2?
A: By continuing to add more runs to their total, with Mark Vieties’ grand slam being a key blow.
Q: What was the turning point in the game?
A: Francisco Lindor’s lead-off home run, which set the tone for the game.
Q: What’s the outlook for the remainder of the series?
A: The Mets know they need to win Game 3 to stay ahead, or risk letting the series slip away from them.
