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Dodgers Outlast Mets in 13-Inning Thriller in NLCS Rematch Opener

Los Angeles prevails 7-5 after a rain delay and blown save, exposing pitching vulnerabilities for both teams.

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New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) heads to the dugout after striking out against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Overview

  • The Dodgers defeated the Mets 7-5 in a 13-inning marathon opener at Citi Field, marking their first meeting since the 2024 NLCS.
  • A 98-minute rain delay limited Clayton Kershaw to two innings in his season debut, forcing the Dodgers' already overworked bullpen to cover 11 frames.
  • Dodgers closer Tanner Scott blew a three-run lead in the ninth, with Jeff McNeil's two-run triple sparking the Mets' rally to force extra innings.
  • Teoscar Hernández's go-ahead RBI double in the 13th inning sealed the Dodgers' victory after both teams squandered scoring opportunities in extras.
  • The game highlighted vulnerabilities for both teams, with the Dodgers' depleted pitching staff and the Mets' offensive struggles, including Juan Soto's ongoing slump.