The New York Mets are on the brink of securing a season series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with their next opportunity coming at 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The Mets clinched a thrilling 4-3 win on Monday, thanks to key contributions in the 10th inning from Francisco Alvarez, who provided the decisive RBI double, and Francisco Lindor, who added a crucial RBI single.
With this latest win, the Mets hold an impressive record of 38-22, marking them as the top team in the National League. However, the victory came with a setback as Mark Vientos suffered a right hamstring strain during the game, leading to his placement on the 10-day injured list. In his absence, Ronny Mauricio has joined the team, marking his return to major league action for the first time since 2023.
The Mets are aiming for their fourth win in five encounters against the Dodgers, looking to extend their winning streak to five games. Tylor Megill is set to take the mound for the Mets. Having had a mixed season with a 4-4 record and a 3.56 ERA, Megill’s last outing was solid as he allowed only two earned runs over 5⅔ innings against the White Sox.
On the other side, Clayton Kershaw will be pitching for the Dodgers. This marks his fourth start of the season, coming off an outing where he allowed just one earned run against the Guardians. Notably, Kershaw faced the Mets earlier this season but was limited to two scoreless innings due to a rain delay.
As the Mets and Dodgers prepare for their matchup, the lineups have been set, and fans are eager to see how this exciting series unfolds. The Mets are looking to build on their momentum while the Dodgers aim to even the score in their ongoing rivalry.