The Dodgers are now just one win away from their 25th National League pennant.
The Los Angeles Dodgers blew away the New York Mets 10-2 on Thursday night, taking a 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani set the tone with a leadoff home run and scored four times, while Mookie Betts delivered a standout performance with four hits, including a two-run homer and a two-run double, driving in four runs.
The Dodgers are now just one win away from their 25th National League pennant, the most in NL history.
Game 5 is set for Friday at Citi Field, with Los Angeles aiming to clinch a World Series berth.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| NYM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
The Dodgers’ offensive play was led by Mookie Betts, who had an impressive performance, going 4-for-6 with 3 runs and 1 RBI, raising his batting average to .278. Shohei Ohtani, consistent as ever, made notable contributions, hitting 1-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, and 1 RBI. However, Teoscar Hernández had a tough day in the office, hitless in his three at-bats.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ pitchers once again put up zeroes. Starting pitcher Y. Yamamoto pitched 4.1 innings, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, struck out eight batters, and left the game with a 5-2 lead.
The bullpen also dominated. Phillips earned the win, pitching 1.1 innings with no runs allowed. Treinen and Henriquez also made contributions to take the Dodgers closer to the World Series.
| Player | H-AB | R | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Ohtani (DH) | 1-3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .235 |
| M. Betts (RF) | 4-6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | .278 |
| T. Hernández (LF) | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Player | IP | H | ER | BB | K | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Yamamoto | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 73-52 | 5.11 |
| E. Phillips (W, 2-0) | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 34-22 | 0.00 |
| B. Treinen (H, 1) | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23-15 | 0.00 |
| E. Henriquez | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27-17 | 7.20 |
The Mets’ hitters once again struggled to find answers against the Dodgers’ pitching staff in Game 4. Francisco Lindor went hitless, contributing to the team’s disappointing showing. Mark Vientos provided some joy for home fans, hitting his fourth postseason homer in the first inning. But the rest of the lineup was a no-show.
José Quintana had been dominant over the last two months, posting a remarkable 0.57 ERA across his last eight starts. However, on Thursday night, the Dodgers managed to break through, scoring five runs against him, giving the visitors a 5-2 lead.
| Player | H-AB | R | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Lindor (SS) | 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .256 |
| M. Vientos (3B) | 2-5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .370 |
| Player | IP | H | ER | BB | K | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Quintana (L, 0-1) | 3.1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 83-44 | 3.14 |
| J. Butto | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 36-20 | 6.75 |
| P. Maton | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29-18 | 8.44 |
| D. Young | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 49-29 | 7.36 |
The Dodgers will look to seal their spot for the World Series with a win in Game 5 against the Mets. With Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable form and a dominant pitching staff, they are determined to close out the series in style.
The Mets, on the other hand, will have to make a comeback in Game 5 to keep their dream season alive.
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