New York Mets Struggle In Game 3 Of NLCS

The New York Mets were shutout by the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NLCS at Citi Field in Flushing Meadows, New York. New York Starting Pitcher Luis Severino was unable to escape a jam in the top of the second inning. He allowed the first two runners to reach base safely. Left Fielder Teosccar Hernandez reached on a throwing error which started the downhill spiral. Catcher Will Smith reached on an infield single to make it 1-0 and Shortstop Tommy Edman hit a Sac Fly to make it 2-0. A tremendous diving grab by New York Center Fielder Tyrone Taylor limited the damage.

The New York Mets had a golden opportunity to respond in the bottom of the second but stranded the bases loaded. Dodgers Starting Pitcher Walker Buehler got Catcher Francisco Alvarez and Shortstop Francisco Lindor to strike out to end the inning. The game remained 2-0 until LA’s Enrique Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the top of the sixth. Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run home run to make it 7-0 Dodgers and Infielder Max Muncy added a solo shot to make it 8-0. Will the New York Mets be able to rebound on Thursday night?

New York Mets Bats Silenced

The New York Mets struggled both at the plate and on the mound this evening at Citi Field. The Mets only had four hits as they finished 0-of-5 with RISP. They were unable to create consistent scoring opportunities against Los Angeles. Severino tossed 4.2 innings and surrendered two unearned runs, but walked away with the loss tonight as his offense was nonexistent.

Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Pitcher Walker Buehler bounced back from a rough outing in the NLDS with a historic outing tonight. He finished with four scoreless innings while punching out six. His bullpen was at the top of its game as they tossed five scoreless innings while punching out seven. The New York Mets have been shut out for the second time in three NLCS games.

Looking Ahead To Game 4

Los Angeles will send Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound tomorrow evening. He will be opposed by Jose Quintana. Yamamoto started two games in the NLDS against the San Diego Padres. He fared miserably in one start and great in the other. He surrendered five earned runs in three innings in Game One and tossed five scoreless innings in Game 5. The Dodgers will look for another stellar start from Yamamoto as the team looks to take a decisive 3-1 lead.

Jose Quintana has been spectacular during the 2024 MLB Postseason. He has tossed 11 scoreless innings to begin his postseason. The New York Mets need another great start from Quintana as they look to even up the NLCS. Game 4 at Citi Field will breed an electric atmosphere as both ballclubs want the victory.