New York Mets players rejoicing after scoring a home run in a crucial game against the Dodgers.
In a strong performance, the New York Mets triumphed over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a score of 6-1, led by Pete Alonso’s two home runs. Griffin Canning shone on the mound, throwing six scoreless innings. The game, taking place at Dodger Stadium, marked a vital moment in the closely contested series. Despite a late home run from the Dodgers, the Mets maintained control for the win, showcasing their strength as they eye the postseason.
Los Angeles – The New York Mets secured a decisive 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 4, 2025, marking their fourth win in the last six encounters against the team. This performance not only strengthened the Mets’ momentum but also provided a promising look towards a potential postseason showdown.
Leading the charge for the Mets was Pete Alonso, who showcased his power with two home runs during the game. His first of the evening was a two-run shot in the first inning, setting the tone for the matchup. The Mets quickly established a 3-0 lead after an initial groundout RBI from Juan Soto added to the score.
On the mound, Griffin Canning, a Southern California native, delivered his best performance of the season, throwing six scoreless innings. Canning faced minimal trouble, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out seven batters. Of his 99 pitches, 66 were strikes, demonstrating his efficiency and command throughout the start.
The game began at Dodger Stadium, marking a crucial point in the series as the teams had previously split a pair of intense 10-inning games. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made a strategic decision to field a lineup consisting of seven left-handed hitters to exploit the platoon splits of Dodgers’ starter Tony Gonsolin. Gonsolin had struggled against lefties, having allowed them to register a .302 batting average prior to this game. However, left-handed hitters could only manage a collective 2-for-13 against him, while Alonso and catcher Luis Torrens represented the main offensive success for the right side, going 1-for-5.
Alonso’s standout performance included a three-run homer in the eighth inning that soared an impressive 447 feet with an exit velocity of 112 mph. This raised his total to 14 home runs for the season, putting him just 12 home runs shy of the franchise record of 252 set by Darryl Strawberry. Additionally, Alonso reached an impressive milestone by achieving at least 50 RBIs by Game 62 of the season, a feat he has accomplished only twice in Mets history, joining the ranks of Bernard Gilkey and Todd Hundley.
Following Canning’s stellar start, relief pitcher José Castillo came in to face the Dodgers in the seventh inning. Although Castillo allowed a double and hit a batter, he managed to strike out two hitters, maintaining the Mets’ stronghold on the game.
As the matchup drew to a close, the Dodgers managed to break the shutout, with outfielder Andy Pages hitting a home run in the ninth inning against reliever Ryne Stanek. Despite this late-game effort, the Mets held firm and sealed their 6-1 win.
With this victory, Alonso’s season statistics now sit at a .290 batting average, a .386 on-base percentage, and a .563 slugging percentage alongside 53 RBIs. Conversely, Canning’s remarkable outing decreased his earned run average (ERA) to 2.90, marking his second scoreless performance in just 12 appearances this season.
The final regular-season matchup between these two rivals is anticipated with David Peterson, who holds a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 2.69, set to take the mound against Landon Knack, whose record stands at 3-2 with an ERA of 4.58. This pivotal game is slated to commence at 4:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on SNY and MLB Network, as both teams aim for crucial wins as the season progresses.
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