The Los Angeles Dodgers have proven why they have been the favored team to win the World Series all year.
In Game 4 of the NLCS against the New York Mets, the Dodgers secured a dominant 10-2 victory, taking a notable 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.
Dodgers’ slugger Shohei Ohtani set the tone with a remarkable third postseason homer in the first inning. The Mets responded with a solo homer by Mark Vientos.
The Dodgers added runs in the third inning but the Mets quickly narrowed the lead.
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Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a two-run home run by Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets reacts during the sixth inning against the New York Mets during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 17, 2024, in New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Mookie Betts extended the lead with key hits in the fourth and sixth innings, helping the Dodgers secure a convincing win.
The victory came despite Freddie Freeman’s absence due to a sprained ankle. Ohtani and Betts played pivotal roles in the Dodgers’ commanding performance.
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a RBI double in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS presented by loanDepot between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in New York, New York. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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The Dodgers are one win away from returning to the World Series, with their last championship in 2020. The Mets face a challenging task of winning two consecutive games to stay in the series.
Los Angeles’ dominance in the series has showcased their formidable lineup against the Mets.
This is a crucial moment for the Mets, who need to stay alive in the series after facing multiple challenges this October.
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a two-run home run by Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets reacts during the sixth inning during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 17, 2024, in New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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The Mets face elimination, and their pitching strategy remains uncertain. Los Angeles will rely on Jack Flaherty for the upcoming game.
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