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Mets Secure Series Win Over Dodgers as Ohtani Shines in Dual Roles

Pete Alonso's crucial home run and Kodai Senga's strong pitching lift Mets to a 3-1 victory, despite Shohei Ohtani's leadoff homer and pitching milestone.

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Overview

  • The New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 in the series finale, claiming the series 2-1 in a rematch of last year's NLCS.
  • Pete Alonso ended a 16-game home run drought with a two-run blast in the first inning, capitalizing on a Dodgers defensive error.
  • Shohei Ohtani hit his 18th home run of the season but also made progress in his pitching rehabilitation, throwing live batting practice for the first time since Tommy John surgery.
  • Kodai Senga pitched 5.1 innings, allowing only one run and helping the Mets' bullpen secure the win with strong defensive support.
  • The Dodgers struggled offensively and defensively, committing four errors and going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position during the game.