The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night, pushing their winning streak to four games and improving to a league‑best 67‑38 record.
Kyle Tucker continued his hot hitting, launching a home run for the second straight game, underscoring his role in the Dodgers' offensive surge.
Right‑hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a solid outing, tossing six innings while allowing just one run on five hits, striking out five and walking three.
Defensive miscues prove costly
The Dodgers capitalized on two New York errors, including a throwing misplay by first baseman Brett Baty that allowed Andy Pages to drive in a run, and a passed ball by catcher Francisco Alvarez that added to the Mets' woes.
Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to three games with three hits, reinforcing the lineup's consistency.
Mets' injury setback
All‑Star Juan Soto was placed on the injured list with a strained left calf, a blow that compounds New York's season‑worst 19‑game deficit below .500.
The Mets managed a rally in the fifth when Bo Bichette delivered an RBI single, and later added two runs on a Tyrone Taylor double in the eighth, but relief efforts fell short.
Closer Brock Stewart retired the side in order in the ninth for his third career save, while Tanner Scott struck out rookie A.J. Ewing with two runners on to preserve the lead.
The series wraps up Sunday with Dodgers right‑hander Emmet Sheehan facing Mets right‑hander Freddy Peralta, offering another potential pitching showdown.