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Conforto’s RBI Single Caps Dodgers’ Eighth-Inning Rally for 6-5 Win Over Mets

The win concludes the Dodgers’ four-game showdown with New York on a high note ahead of their trip to St. Louis.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Michael Conforto (23) hits an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Mets and Dodgers went toe-to-toe this weekend, however, Los Angeles got the last laugh.
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Overview

  • Michael Conforto snapped a 5-for-42 slump in RISP with a go-ahead single in the eighth inning to deliver Los Angeles its first lead of the game.
  • Los Angeles erased a two-run deficit by scoring three times in the eighth, sparked by Mookie Betts’ leadoff walk and Will Smith’s two-run double.
  • A misplayed throw by Mets third baseman Brett Baty allowed Smith to score the tying run, compounding New York’s late defensive lapses.
  • Mookie Betts reached base four times and Will Smith drove in two runs while Alex Vesia earned the win and Tanner Scott recorded his 11th save.
  • Justin Wrobleski will make his first start since April 8 when the Dodgers open their road series in St. Louis on Friday.