Mets vs Dodgers predictions
With the New York Mets leading the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, you can almost feel the buzz following this squad into Dodger Stadium. Pete Alonso is looking like the anchor for this Mets lineup—if his recent form is anything to go by, it's fair to expect a strong showing at the plate. I’d keep an eye out for him to notch another clutch homer and drive in a few runs, keeping the Dodgers’ pitchers on their toes. Francisco Lindor should be right there with him, threatening both with the long ball and mixing in a couple of hits to set the tone early. I wouldn’t sleep on Jeff McNeil or Brandon Nimmo either—these guys have a knack for finding their way aboard, putting additional pressure on L.A.’s arms and potentially sparking a big inning.
Across the diamond, the Dodgers always come out swinging, especially at home with that slick 22-11 record. Freddie Freeman is almost automatic lately, batting well over .350 on the season, so you know he’ll be in the mix with a handful of hits. Shohei Ohtani feels due for another monster game—don’t be surprised if he leaves the yard or racks up a couple of extra-base knocks. Of course, Mookie Betts is always electric at the top of the order, likely setting the table with a walk or two and crossing the plate more than once. Let’s not forget Teoscar Hernandez, who, despite some swing-and-miss, still drives in runs with power on any mistake pitch.
Looking at how these two teams stack up—Mets with their sneaky-deep lineup and the Dodgers boasting one of the most relentless offenses in the MLB—it’s a tough call. But with the Mets leading the season series and rolling in with big momentum, I think they’ve got just enough firepower to edge out L.A. again, even with the Dodgers’ home field advantage in play. This feels like a classic clash where a couple of Mets’ big bats might make the difference in the middle innings—so if you’re a New York fan, you’ve got every reason to feel optimistic heading into this one. Who do you have taking it?
