The Mets managed to avoid elimination with some early success at the plate in Game 5, with Pete Alonso hitting a three-run homer in the first inning for a 12-6 score and forcing a Game 6. -hander Sean Manaea can repeat his win in Game 2, although manager Carlos Mendoza will have to keep an eye on his pitcher after he lasted just five innings in Monday’s 7-3 win.

Los Angeles, meanwhile, will want to settle this series in six instead of seven. That likely means leaning on superstars Shohei Ohtani (who has a team-best .538 OPS in the series) and Mookie Betts to provide the runs. The Dodgers got a boost because Freddie Freeman (ankle) is likely to play Game 6, while the team has not yet announced a starting pitcher for this crucial game.

Here’s how to watch Sunday’s Game 6: