Pete Alonso had an impressive night, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs, leading the New York Mets to a convincing 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The triumph took place at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night.
In a game where both teams had previously split two tense 10-inning matches, the Mets jumped to an early lead with Alonso’s two-run homer in the first inning. He later added a three-run blast in the eighth, marking his 14th homer of the season, traveling a remarkable 447 feet to nearly reach the top of the left-field pavilion.
Mets pitcher Griffin Canning contributing significantly by keeping the Dodgers’ potent offense scoreless for six innings. Canning, who secured his first win since May 5, gave up just three hits while striking out seven and walking one, improving his record to 6-2 on the season.
The Dodgers’ struggles continued as their No. 2 through 5 hitters went a collective 0 for 15 with just a walk during the game. While Los Angeles did manage to put runners in scoring positions, they failed to capitalize on opportunities, most notably in the seventh inning when they had runners on first and second with one out but could not convert.
In a rather odd turn of events during the game, security had to intervene as a bare-chested man ran onto the field during Starling Marte’s at-bat in the eighth inning. The spectacle added a strange twist to the night as the man was ultimately subdued and removed from the premises.
For the Mets, the victory brings hope as they prepare for the series finale against the Dodgers. LHP David Peterson, who has a solid 2.69 ERA, is set to take the mound on Thursday against RHP Landon Knack.
This performance from Alonso and Canning showcases the Mets’ potential, reinforcing their competitive spirit as they navigate through the season. The team’s ability to put together solid offensive and defensive plays should inspire optimism among fans moving forward.