Los Angeles Dodgers tops New York Mets 4-0
Game Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers topped New York Mets 4-0. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Los Angeles Dodgers's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 3rd. Los Angeles Dodgers pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Jorge Polanco led New York Mets's offense, going 1-for-3. New York Mets reliever Craig Kimbrel threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Andy Pages led Los Angeles Dodgers's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Los Angeles Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski threw 8.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
New York Mets starter David Peterson: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 4 BB (89 pitches). The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 5 K — a flawless relief effort.
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski: 8.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 0 BB (90 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.25 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K (ERA 0.00).
Hitting Analysis
New York Mets: 3 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.107).
Cleanup cold: Mark Vientos (0-for-3), Bo Bichette (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 8 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.258). 4 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Freddie Freeman (2-for-4), Miguel Rojas (3-for-4).
Turning Points
Los Angeles Dodgers's pitching staff threw a shutout, blanking New York Mets's lineup.