The New York Mets kept their playoff hopes alive as they avoided elimination in game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets managed to secure a victory and force a game 6 in Los Angeles.
The game was a must-win for the Mets after being down 3-1 in the series. The team showed great resilience and determination as they fought off elimination, defeating the Dodgers with a final score of 4-2.
Mets’ starting pitcher, Jacob deGrom, put on a stellar performance, striking out 10 batters over 5 innings. The Mets offense also came alive with key hits from Michael Conforto and Pete Alonso, who each had RBI hits to help secure the win.
The Dodgers put up a fight, scoring 2 runs in the fourth inning, but were unable to overcome the Mets’ strong pitching and timely hitting.
The win was a much-needed boost for the Mets, who were facing elimination and the end of their season. The team now heads to Los Angeles for game 6, with momentum on their side and a chance to even the series at 3-3.
Fans of the Mets are hopeful that their team can continue their winning ways and force a decisive game 7 in the series. The Mets are determined to keep their playoff dreams alive and will be looking to carry the momentum from game 5 into the next match-up.
The pressure will be on the Dodgers as they look to close out the series at home, but the Mets have proven that they are up for the challenge. Game 6 is sure to be an intense battle as both teams fight for a spot in the National League Championship Series.
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