Dodgers Rally Late to Beat Mets 6-5 in 10th Inning

The Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly defeated the New York Mets 6-5 in a dramatic game that featured a critical misplay by the Mets allowing the Dodgers to tie the score in the eighth inning. With the Mets leading, a poor throw by third baseman Brett Baty and a subsequent collision between catcher Francisco Alvarez and reliever Reed Garrett allowed Dodgers catcher Will Smith to score the tying run. Michael Conforto, despite a struggling season, then delivered a two-out RBI single to give the Dodgers the go-ahead run. Dodgers starter Landon Knack struggled with control, giving up three solo home runs and five walks before relief pitchers helped contain the Mets' offense. The Dodgers had also rallied in the previous game with Max Muncy hitting two home runs, including a game-tying homer, and Freddie Freeman driving in the winning run in the 10th inning. Both teams have shown strong performances this season, but the Dodgers' bullpen and timely hitting, combined with Mets' defensive lapses, proved decisive in splitting the four-game series.