Mets Clinch Season Series Over Dodgers With 6-1 Win

Griffin Canning delivered an outstanding pitching performance for the New York Mets in their 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out seven batters and allowing just three hits and one walk over six scoreless innings. This marked Canning's first quality start of the season without allowing any runs, improving his record to 6-2 with a 2.90 ERA, showcasing his effectiveness as a starter. The Mets offense capitalized early, with Juan Soto driving in the first run and Pete Alonso hitting multiple home runs, including a decisive three-run homer in the eighth inning. Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin struggled early, giving up runs due to hits, walks, and an error, while the Dodgers' offense was stifled by Mets pitching, unable to reach scoring position effectively. Relief pitchers José Castillo and Ryan Loutos maintained the Mets' dominance late in the game despite brief challenges, ensuring a solid win. The victory was a strong rebound for the Mets following a close extra-inning loss the previous night, demonstrating their resilience and depth.