Dodgers Dominate Mets in NLCS, Poised for World Series Bid

The Los Angeles Dodgers have demonstrated their prowess on the baseball field by significantly outscoring the New York Mets, 30-5, during their National League Championship Series (NLCS) encounters. The Dodgers have claimed commanding victories, including a 10-2 win most recently, contributing to their current 3-1 series advantage in the best-of-seven format. With their eyes set on the World Series, the Dodgers appear unstoppable.

Game 4 of the NLCS took place at Citi Field in New York on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Dodgers star Mookie Betts, wearing jersey number 50, played a pivotal role in the game, hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning. “We know that they’re going to come back, ready to go,” Betts stated during a postgame show on MLB on Fox, alongside Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and former teammate David Ortiz. “But we will, too. We’ll be ready to come throw some haymakers tomorrow.”

The Mets, although trailing in the series, have shown resilience in October, notably achieving a come-from-behind win to secure their place in the postseason and another dramatic victory in the wild card round. However, the Dodgers’ current form has reinforced their status as favorites to win the World Series, a title they last claimed during the shortened 2020 season.

A decisive Game 5 is set for Friday, where a win would send the Dodgers to their fourth World Series since 2017. The Mets face the daunting task of needing victories in Game 5 and subsequent matches in Los Angeles to return to the Fall Classic, a feat they haven’t achieved in nine years.

Pitching duties for the Dodgers will be handled by Jack Flaherty, while the Mets will rely on David Peterson to keep their championship hopes alive in this crucial matchup.