The New York Mets tied the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, winning another Grand Slam postseason game.
The Mets defeated the Dodgers 7-3, largely due to Mark Vientos hitting a grand slam in the top of the second inning that helped New York establish a solid cushion.
Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, who won Game 4 against the Mets and advanced to the playoffs.
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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12 years old) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 2 of the NLCS of the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Jane Comin Once Image Image)
In the first inning, Lindor hit a solo home run to put the Mets ahead, but in the next inning, Tyrone Taylor hit a double into the left field seats, scoring Starling Marte, making it 2-0.
The Dodgers then decided to intentionally walk Lindor and load the bases so that Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack could go right-to-right with Vientos.
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But it was no use. Vientos struggled until Knack threw a fastball up the middle, and without missing a beat, sent the ball over the right-center wall.
Vientos, a 24-year-old rookie who set a franchise record with nine hits in the National League, was exactly what the team needed and gave the team some momentum after losing Game 1, 9-0, to the Dodgers.
The Dodgers had a bullpen game in this game, but the Mets sent out Sean Manaea to set things up on the mound, and Manaea did just that, pitching two runs in five innings and striking out seven against New York. Ta.
New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS of the 2024 MLB Playoffs held at Dodger Stadium. (Jane Comin Once Image Image)
The big left-hander has been stable in New York, but his command was a little off today as he allowed four walks to Dodgers batters. But he and the Mets eventually got out of that predicament, especially when Phil Mayton, replacing Manaea, grounded out Enrique Hernandez into a double play in the bottom of the sixth inning with the bases loaded.
Looking further into the box score, veteran outfielder Starling Marte may be breaking out of his cold slump, adding insurance with 3 hits for 5, 1 run and an RBI in the top of the 9th inning. As a team, the Mets have 10 hits to the Dodgers' five, which is usually the secret to success.
For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-3 with two walks and Freddie Freeman went 0-for-5 as he continues to battle an injury. Tommy Edman was the only Dodgers hitter the Mets couldn't figure out, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS of the 2024 MLB Playoffs held at Dodger Stadium. (Jane Comin Once Image Image)
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The series will consist of three games against Queens, with the Mets facing the Dodgers in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
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