It might seem like ages ago, but just nine days ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers were in trouble in the NLDS, trailing the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the best-of-five series, with Fernando Tatis Jr. bashing homers left and right.
The Dodgers found their groove, though, and it actually started with L.A.'s pitching in that Game 3 loss. The Dodgers didn't allow a run after the second inning of that game — a streak that continued for the rest of the series and into the NLCS. Over the past five games, Dodgers pitching has posted four shutouts, including in both of the team's NLCS wins.
The Mets will need to find the offense they managed in a 7-3 Game 2 win to have a chance to tie this series because the hot Dodgers offense is averaging 5.3 runs per game in these playoffs, with 20 runs scored so far in this series.
On Thursday, the Mets are turning to Jose Quintana, who has not yet allowed a run in 11 postseason innings, and the Dodgers are countering with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who threw 5.0 innings of shutout ball in his last start, L.A.'s win over San Diego in Game 5 of the NLDS.
Tommy Edman makes a great play at shortstop to preserve the lead. We've already got a lively one going in Queens.
Jack Baer
Dodgers 3, Mets 2
Call overturned. Not the best start for first base umpire David Rackley.
That's a run for the Mets, who still have runners on the corners with two outs and Starling Marte at the plate.
Jack Baer
Yamamoto gets out of it with a double play from Nimmo. That call at first was close though, and we've already seen one double play overturned this game. The Mets are challenging the play and the Citi Field crowd is cheering after seeing the replay.
Jack Baer
Yamamoto walks Pete Alonso to load the bases with one out. Due up: Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte.
Jack Baer
Max Muncy made some quiet history in the top of the third.
Max Muncy's last 10 PA: HR BB BB BB 1B BB BB HR BB
He's now tied for the longest streak of reaching base in postseason history, with 10. Tied with: David Ortiz (2007) Billy Hatcher (1990)
