Overview

• Paul Blackburn made his first start since August 2024 and delivered five scoreless innings against the Dodgers, striking out Shohei Ohtani twice and escaping a bases-loaded jam with a game-saving groundout.
• After Edwin Díaz surrendered his first save of the season, Francisco Alvarez drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th and Francisco Lindor added an insurance RBI single in New York’s 4-3 victory.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza said there is a strong chance Blackburn will shift back to the bullpen once Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea return from the injured list.
• Infielder Mark Vientos suffered a hamstring injury late in extra innings and has been sidelined.
• With roster health in flux, the Mets are weighing a promotion for prospect Ronny Mauricio, who has hit .515 with three home runs in nine games at Triple-A Syracuse.