Mets and Dodgers to Cross Bats in Los Angeles

As the New York Mets prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent string of disappointing performances. The Mets have been struggling with consistency, as evidenced by their last three games at Citi Field.

In their most recent match against the Detroit Tigers, the Mets were shut out in a 10-inning game where they managed only five hits and committed one error. Their hitting was lackluster with an average of .147 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .237. The bullpen held up until extra innings when unearned runs slipped through.

The game prior saw a slight improvement against the Milwaukee Brewers, but still resulted in a loss for the Mets. They scored just one run off seven hits and again made an error that could have been costly. The hitters showed some resilience with a better batting average of .206 and OBP of .250, but it wasn't enough to secure victory.

Looking further back at another game versus Milwaukee, there was more fight from the Mets as they racked up six runs on twelve hits. Despite this offensive surge led by three home runs, pitching let them down with an earned run average (ERA) soaring to 7.00 over nine innings.

The upcoming clash is crucial for the Mets to demonstrate that they can bounce back from adversity and improve both their offense and defense against a formidable Dodgers lineup known for its depth and talent.

Fans should watch closely how the team adjusts its strategy at Dodger Stadium—a venue notorious for favoring pitchers due to its expansive outfield which could play into the hands of strong defensive teams like the Dodgers.

The much-anticipated game is scheduled for April 20th at 02:10 AM UTC (April 19th, 7:10 PM local time). Followers can catch all action live from Los Angeles on local sports networks or streaming platforms that carry MLB games.