Dodgers 10, Mets 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a pivotal Game Four of the NLCS, blowing out the New York Mets and shutting down the hopes in the middle innings on Thursday. It all started with Shohei Ohtani‘s leadoff home run to take advantage in Game Four. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto did what he needed to for the Dodgers, while Jose Quintana struggled against the high-powered top of the lineup. The two foes will play the final game at Citi Field in the NLCS on Friday.
Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke on the difficulties facing the Dodgers lineup, “That’s what makes that team such a good team. It’s not only Ohtani, it’s Mookie and Teoscar and it’s Freddie, even though he wasn’t there and the bottom of the lineup. And you’ve got Muncy there, too, and Kiké doing things that Kiké does this time of the year.”
Shohei Ohtani spoke on the mental approach going into a World Series appearance at their grasp, “I’m really just focused on playing a really good game tomorrow. Even though we’re in an away situation, I just want to really focus on winning the game tomorrow and playing a really good game as a team.”
Dodgers – Mets Game Summary
Ohtani led the game with a lead-off home run, starting immediately with some action. Mark Vientos hit a solo home run to tie it back. The Dodgers added two runs in the third inning; Tommy Edman doubled to score Ohtani, while Enrique Hernandez grounded out to score Mookie Betts. The Mets added one back in the bottom half after Brandon Nimmo beat out a double play. After that, it was all Dodgers. In the fourth inning, Mookie Betts doubled to score Ohtani and Chris Taylor. In the sixth, Betts hit a two-run home run. Tommy Edman doubled in the eighth to score Kevin Kiermaier and Betts, and Will Smith singled to score Kike Hernandez.
SHOHEI OHTANI LEADOFF TANK
WELCOME TO #NLCS GAME 4 pic.twitter.com/LrUwXWpqMo
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What Went Right for the Dodgers
Max Muncy
The Dodgers’ first baseman, Max Muncy, went 1-for-2 but walked three times. He replaced perennial All-Star Freddie Freeman today and did not disappoint at the plate. His great plate discipline led to the West Coast travelers’ good start.
Mookie Betts
MOOKIE BETTS!
HE’S 3-FOR-4 WITH 4 RBI TONIGHT! #NLCS pic.twitter.com/tzFS5KHPEz
— MLB (@MLB) October 18, 2024
What Went Wrong for the Dodgers
Teoscar Hernandez
After Teoscar Hernandez‘ spectacular NLDS performance, the NLCS is the opposite of what he wanted to carry over. Another hitless night for the left fielder is not good, and he lowers his postseason average to .188.
What Went Right for the Mets
Hits
The bats woke up better than the day before. After only posting four hits in the shutout loss in Game Three, the Mets had eight hits on Thursday and got on the board with two runs—a much better-hitting performance after a downfall in Game Three.
What Went Wrong for the Mets
Jose Quintana
It was different than the night Jose Quintana wanted to give the Mets a chance to tie the series. Quintana only posted ten outs, allowing five earned runs off five hits and only two strikeouts.
Runners in Scoring Position
The Mets went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, allowing the big moments to get to them.
Quick Hits
The Dodgers are now one win away from the World Series. They look to go back to their first World Series since 2020.
Max Muncy reached base successfully twelve straight times in the postseason. That is a postseason record, breaking the former record of 11.
The Dodgers had four straight games of seven or more walks, a postseason record.
Looking Ahead
Game Five will take place on Friday when the Mets have not named their starting pitcher. The Dodgers will have Jack Flaherty (1–1, 2.92 ERA), who had an outstanding performance against the Mets last time. The Mets look to avoid three straight losses at home.
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