Dodgers Walk it Off Against Mets
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night, thanks to a pair of home runs from Max Muncy, including a tying shot in the ninth inning. The winning run came in the 10th inning when Freddie Freeman doubled, allowing automatic runner Tommy Edman to score from second base.
Game Highlights
Freeman’s slicing fly to deep left field was misplayed by Brandon Nimmo, who got twisted around and appeared to lose sight of the ball as it dropped on the warning track beside him. This error enabled the Dodgers to earn their 20th comeback win of the season after blowing a 4-1 lead they established in the first.
Turning Points
The Dodgers tied the series opener in the ninth on Monday but lost 4-3 in 10 innings when reliever Tanner Scott got knocked around. However, Scott bounced back, retiring the side in order in the 10th, striking out Juan Soto and Pete Alonso before Nimmo grounded out.
Post-Game Reactions
Dodgers Freddie Freeman shared his thoughts on his walk-off hit, Max Muncy’s heater, and how good it feels for LA to win this game pic.twitter.com/a7278Mre0I. Tanner Scott also discussed his bounce-back outing and what he worked on since the previous night, as well as getting the win in extra innings over the Mets pic.twitter.com/6oAp0yv7F1. Max Muncy reflected on his two-homer game, making up for his error in the fifth, and the Dodgers’ walk-off victory over the Mets tonight pic.twitter.com/4Ax0AuIt5v.
Game Statistics
José Buttó intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani in the bottom half before Mookie Betts lined out to left field, bringing up Freeman. Los Angeles improved to 2-3 against the Mets this season after eliminating them in Game 6 of the 2024 National League Championship Series. Soto launched a two-run homer that cut the Mets’ deficit to 4-3 in the third.
Key Moments and Stats
The Mets tied the game on Alonso’s RBI double in the fifth that scored Francisco Lindor, who walked and was safe at second on Muncy’s error at third base. Nimmo hit a grounder to first and outraced Clayton Kershaw to the bag for a run-scoring infield single. Muncy’s two-run homer highlighted a four-run first for the Dodgers against Tylor Megill. Muncy’s second homer of the night came in the bottom of the ninth, and it tied the game at 5-5, marking his fifth homer in his last four games.
Key Moment
Soto made a terrific catch of Will Smith’s foul fly in the fourth, lunging over the low retaining wall in right field and hanging onto the ball.
Key Stat
The Dodgers managed just two hits between Muncy’s first homer in the first and his second in the ninth.
Up Next
Mets RHP Griffin Canning (5-2, 3.23 ERA) starts Wednesday night against Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (3-1, 5.23).
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ walk-off victory against the Mets showcased the team’s resilience and determination. With a strong performance from Max Muncy and a crucial hit from Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers secured a much-needed win. As the series continues, fans can expect more thrilling matchups between these two division leaders.
FAQs
- Q: Who hit the tying home run in the ninth inning for the Dodgers?
- A: Max Muncy hit the tying home run in the ninth inning.
- Q: How did the winning run score in the 10th inning?
- A: The winning run scored when Freddie Freeman doubled, allowing automatic runner Tommy Edman to score from second base after an error by Brandon Nimmo.
- Q: What is the current series standings between the Dodgers and the Mets?
- A: The series is ongoing, with the Dodgers having won this particular game but the overall series standings not fully determined.
