The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a commanding 3-1 lead over the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers showcased their dominance in Game 4 with a resounding 10-2 victory.
Dodgers’ slugger Shohei Ohtani set the tone early in the game with his third postseason home run. The Mets responded with a solo shot by Mark Vientos. The Dodgers continued to pile on runs, with Mookie Betts driving in two runs with a double in the fourth inning.
Betts later added a two-run homer, extending the Dodgers’ lead to five runs. Despite the Mets loading the bases in the sixth inning, they were unable to score. The Dodgers sealed the win with three more runs in the eighth inning.
The victory came even without Freddie Freeman, who was resting due to a sprained ankle. Ohtani had a standout performance, scoring four runs and walking three times in addition to his home run. Betts also had a strong showing, going 4-for-6 in the game.
With one more win, the Dodgers can secure a spot in the World Series. The Mets, on the other hand, face an uphill battle and must win the next two games in order to stay alive in the series. The Dodgers have outscored the Mets 30-5 so far in the NLCS.
The Mets will need to make crucial pitching decisions to keep their postseason hopes alive, with the possibility of starting either Kodai Senga or David Peterson. The Dodgers will counter with Jack Flaherty on the mound.
As the series progresses, the pressure is mounting for the Mets to stage a comeback and extend their postseason run. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting NLCS matchup.