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    Dodgers vs. Mets: LA takes a 3-1 lead after another blowout win at Citi Field

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    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates as they round the bases after hitting a two-run home run off a pitch from Phil Maton #88 of the New York Mets during the sixth inning in game four of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in New York. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

    The Dodgers offense did what it wanted against the Mets in Game 4 of the NLCS. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

    The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 3-1 lead in the NLCS after a show of force in Game 4, with their offense knocking down the New York Mets pitching staff early and often in a 10-2 win.

    Shohei Ohtani gave a sign of things to come with a leadoff homer in the first inning, his first all-postseason run with the bases empty. The Dodgers added multiple runs to the lead in the third inning, then in the fourth inning, then in the sixth inning and then in the eighth inning. Their offense was relentless and demanding, with nine walks, plus a hit pitcher from a Mets staff that could start to feel the short starts to their rotation.

    Mets reliever Danny Young threw a 1-2-3 inning in the ninth frame. It was New York’s first clean inning since the fourth inning of Game 3.

    Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work while striking out eight. The bullpen took over from there and didn’t allow a run, though Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen both ran into rare foul trouble during their outings.

    The end result is a dire situation for the Mets, who will have few good options starting on the mound in an elimination game Friday. The possibilities:

    • Kodai Senga, who is still working his way back from injury and was knocked down in 1 1/3 innings of work in Game 1

    • David Peterson, who had a strong season as a starter but spent the entire postseason working out of the bullpen

    • Sean Manaea, who was great in Game 2 but would pitch after a short rest (and kick the can down the road)

    • An all-bullpen game, which is essentially what Senga’s Game 1 disaster culminated in (the Dodgers ended up scoring nine runs)

    Meanwhile, the Dodgers are starting Jack Flaherty, who threw seven scoreless innings in Game 1. They will be heavily favored in Game 5, currently scheduled for Friday at 5:08 PM at Citi Field (Fox Sports 1) .

    Here’s how it all went down at Yahoo Sports:

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    • It will be David Peterson in Game 5.

    • END: Dodgers 10, Mets 2

      The Dodgers offense did what it wanted, and they are now one win away from a pennant.

      Game 5 is scheduled for Friday at 5:08 PM ET, with Jack Flaherty on the schedule.

    • The Dodgers go down in order in the ninth inning. According to the FS1 broadcast, it was their first 1-2-3 inning since the fourth inning of Game 3. Their offense was that good.

    • “You all suck.”

      A Mets fan (we assume) makes his thoughts clear through the Fox Sports 1 microphones.

    • The Mets have several options for who pitches in Game 5, and none of them are ideal. There are:

      • Kodai Senga, who is still working his way back from injury and was knocked down in 1 1/3 innings of work in Game 1

      • David Peterson, who had a strong season as a starter but spent the entire postseason working out of the bullpen

      • Sean Manaea, who was great in Game 2 but would pitch after a short rest (and that’s the flop)

      • A bullpen game, which is essentially what Senga’s Game 1 disaster turned into (the Dodgers ended up scoring nine runs)

      With Jack Flaherty starting for the Dodgers after his seven scoreless innings in Game 1, Los Angeles figures to be heavily favored to close this matter out on Friday.

    • Edgardo Henriquez throws a scoreless eighth inning. The end is near.

    • The Dodgers now have top defenseman Kevin Kiermaier, who walked in for Teoscar Hernandez in center field, pushing Andy Pages to Hernandez’s spot in left field.

    • Shohei Ohtani threw a ball hard from his left knee and was in some pretty obvious pain. He stayed inside, but still noticeably limped around after a throw. He strikes out to end the inning, and the Dodgers will now make sure he’s okay.

    • Citi Field atmosphere check 2.0:

    • Dodgers 10, Mets 2

      Will Smith singles to score Edman. The Dodgers have a lot of runs. Each player in his lineup has a hit. The Mets are in a bad spot.

    • It’s not all good for the Dodgers. Max Muncy strikes out to set his postseason on-base streak at a record 12. Hard to watch.

    • This is a very good point. The Padres have a good rotation and one of the few lineups that can match the Dodgers. San Diego had them on the ropes, then their offense disappeared in the NLDS. There may not be a team that performs better against Los Angeles in this postseason.

    • Dodgers 9, Mets 2

      The Dodgers are just trying to break the spirit now. Tommy Edman scores two runs with a double, making it three games in this series with at least eight runs.

      It’s the eighth inning and some Mets fans are leaving.

    • Teoscar Hernandez walks another walk, the eighth of the game for the Dodgers and the thirtieth of the series. According to the broadcast, that is the record for most games in the first four games of a championship series. Combined with the strength at the top of the order, that’s a tough combination to beat in a series.

    • Marte flies just ahead of the warning track. Things have been more eventful than usual for the Dodgers bullpen in this game, but they still haven’t allowed a run. There are six outs left for the Mets to score five points or they will need an even bigger comeback to win this series.

    • Treinen allows a leadoff single to Francisco Lindor, then Brandon Nimmo puts runners on the corners with a two-out single. Mets have a chance for multiple runs here, and it comes down to Starling Marte.

    • Gasping, the Mets got Ohtani out with runners on base.

      It’s still 7-2 and the top of the Mets order is scheduled for the bottom of the seventh inning. Blake Treinen stays in after throwing two pitches in the sixth.

    • Shoutout to Scarlett Johansson for wearing a Met hat during this match.

    • Shohei Ohtani comes up with runners on first and second base and two outs, and that’s enough for Phil Maton. Left-handed Danny Young comes in and will look to keep this match within a semi-reasonable striking distance.

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