The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Mets in a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday night, with Gavin Stone leading the charge in the second game. Stone struck out seven batters in seven innings, allowing only three hits and no walks. The Dodgers secured a 3-0 victory, with Alex Vesia closing out the game for his second save.
In the first game of the doubleheader, the Dodgers ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win. Freddie Freeman’s two-run homer in the 10th inning sealed the victory, while Teoscar Hernández contributed with three hits.
The Mets, on the other hand, continued to struggle, losing seven of their last eight games. Despite a strong performance by Tylor Megill in the opener, where he struck out nine batters over seven innings, the Mets couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.
The Dodgers’ offense came alive in the second game, with Will Smith and Miguel Rojas hitting key home runs early on. Stone’s dominant pitching performance and the team’s offensive firepower proved too much for the struggling Mets to handle.
The series will conclude on Wednesday, with Mets left-hander David Peterson making his season debut against Dodgers left-hander James Paxton. Peterson is returning from left hip surgery and will look to help the Mets bounce back from their recent slump. The Dodgers, on the other hand, will aim to continue their winning momentum and extend their lead in the NL West.