Can Dodgers Turn the Tide After 9-4 Defeat to Mets?

The Los Angeles Dodgers, now standing at 12-10, faced a challenging game against the New York Mets with a record of 11-8. The final score settled at 9-4 in favor of the visiting team.

The Dodgers entered the game with hopes of building on their positive win-loss record but were met with resistance from a determined Mets lineup. Despite being out-hit by the Mets who racked up 14 hits, the Dodgers managed to secure six hits throughout nine innings. However, offensive opportunities were squandered as they left ten runners on base and hit into one double play.

Los Angeles' pitching staff struggled to contain New York's hitters, surrendering nine runs over nine innings. The starting pitcher for the Dodgers lasted six innings but was charged with four runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out nine batters and walking one. The bullpen took over in the seventh inning but fared no better, allowing five more runs (four earned) and seven hits in three innings of work.

Defensively, it was not an error-free game for either side; however, it was particularly costly for Los Angeles who committed two throwing errors that contributed to their downfall. On offense, they managed only two extra-base hits and converted three out of twelve at-bats with runners in scoring position into RBIs.

For fans looking ahead to future games, there is an opportunity to see if Los Angeles can bounce back from this setback when they host New York once again at Dodger Stadium. This upcoming match is scheduled for April 20th at Dodger Stadium located in Los Angeles, California with a zip code of 90012. Fans can catch this game live as it will be broadcasted on WPIX network starting at 1:05 PM local time (Pacific Time Zone).