Alonso ends HR drought and Mets overcome Ohtanis leadoff shot in 3-1 win over Dodgers - AP News

Published: Monday, May 26, 2025 at 3:26 am

Alonso's Blast, Mets' Defense Propel Victory Over Dodgers

NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Mets secured a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night, fueled by a timely home run from Pete Alonso and capitalizing on a series of defensive miscues by the Dodgers. Alonso, ending a career-worst 16-game and 65-at-bat home run drought, blasted a two-run shot in the first inning, setting the tone for the Mets' win.

The Dodgers, despite Shohei Ohtani's leadoff home run – coming just hours after he threw live batting practice – struggled to generate further offense against Mets starter Kodai Senga and a strong bullpen. Senga (5-3) pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out five, while the relief corps, including Ryne Stanek, Max Kranick, and Reed Garrett, shut down the Dodgers' bats. Garrett earned his first save of the season.

The Dodgers' defense faltered, committing a season-high four errors, two of which directly contributed to the Mets' runs. Juan Soto, with a hustling RBI groundout and a spectacular running catch in right field, played a key role in the Mets' victory. The Mets also benefited from a crucial defensive play by center fielder Tyrone Taylor, who made a diving catch and threw out Mookie Betts at the plate for a double play, halting an early Dodgers rally.

Landon Knack (2-2) took the loss for the Dodgers, despite a solid outing, allowing one earned run and four hits in six innings. The Mets, meanwhile, improved to a league-leading 19-6 at home.

BNN's Perspective: This game highlighted the importance of both offensive execution and defensive consistency. While Alonso's power is always a welcome sight, the Mets' ability to capitalize on the Dodgers' errors and their strong pitching performance were crucial to securing the series win. The Dodgers, despite their star power, need to tighten up their defense to compete consistently at the highest level.

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