Heartbreak in Extra Innings: Mets Fall to Dodgers
What started as a pitcher's duel at Citi Field turned into an extra-inning heartbreaker for our Mets, ending in a 5-2 loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The night kicked off with promise, but our fight wasn't enough against the Dodgers' late push. Here's how the game unfolded, from every thrilling strikeout to the painful finale.
Early Lead Alas!
The Mets’ hopes were ignited in the 3rd inning when Francisco Lindor sent one flying 396 feet into the right center, taking Tomas Nido home to snag a 2-0 lead. It was a moment where you couldn't help but believe perhaps we had the Dodgers' number tonight. Shoutout to Lindor for that beautiful swing!
Pitchers Holding the Fort
Both sides flexed their pitching muscles, keeping the bats at bay. Through seven innings, it was a tight game, dominated by strikeouts and flyouts—exactly the kind of gritty baseball that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Huge props to our Mets pitchers who kept the powerful Dodgers lineup in check for as long as they did.
Dodgers' Late Surge 
The Dodgers found their momentum late in the game, edging closer with a single run in the 8th. But it was the extra innings that crushed our spirits. With Betts and Freeman leading their charge in the 10th, they managed to claw back and then take the lead, putting the score at an insurmountable 5-2.Struggling to Claw Back
Our Mets, facing the pressure in the bottom of the 10th, tried to ignite a rally. Pete Alonso kicked us off with a single, and though the bases got loaded, the Dodgers’ closing pitcher, Treinen, kept his cool, shutting down any hopes of a Mets comeback. Each strikeout and pop out felt like a nail in the coffin.
A Tough One to Swallow
This game was a rollercoaster of emotions. From the high of Lindor's homer to the silence of the stadium in the 10th, it's a game that will linger in our thoughts for a while. Yet, as Mets fans, we stand by our team through ups and downs, ready to cheer them on in the next game. Let's keep our heads up and look forward to our next victory. Let's go Mets!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Mets (May 28th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 |