Keypoints Summary – Mets Stun Dodgers in Extra-Inning Thriller

• Francisco Alvarez ends 4-week RBI drought with a clutch double in the 10th
• Shohei Ohtani ties MLB lead with 23rd homer and delivers game-tying sac fly
• Francisco Lindor homers and drives in the winning run in extras
• Edwin Díaz suffers first blown save of the season
• Mets notch 8th win in 9 games in intense NLCS rematch
• Mets now 27-0 when Lindor hits a homer in a game
• Paul Blackburn impresses in his MLB return with 5 scoreless innings

Mets Shock Dodgers: Alvarez Ends RBI Drought, Ohtani’s Heroics Not Enough!

No one saw this coming. Just when it looked like Shohei Ohtani had taken over, the New York Mets pulled off a heart-stopping 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night — and it came from the most unlikely hero.

Francisco Alvarez, who hadn’t driven in a single run in nearly a month, delivered a clutch 10th-inning double that stunned the Dodger Stadium crowd and ended his 57 at-bat drought in jaw-dropping fashion.

This wasn’t just another win for the Mets. It was a statement, delivered right in the heart of LA, and it left fans from coast to coast absolutely shocked.

Francisco Alvarez Breaks Through in the Biggest Moment

Heading into the game, Alvarez hadn’t had an RBI since May 4. That’s 57 straight at-bats of frustration, missed chances, and questions from fans and analysts alike.

But with the pressure on in the 10th, the Mets’ young catcher stepped up against Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott and roped a line-drive double to right field that brought home Starling Marte — and brought the Mets to life.

It was Alvarez’s first big moment in weeks — and he couldn’t have picked a better time.

Lindor Does It Again: Leadoff Blast and Game-Winning Hit

Francisco Lindor wasted no time getting things started, smashing Dustin May’s second pitch of the night for a solo home run — his 14th of the season and his sixth leadoff shot, tying Ohtani for the league lead.

But Lindor wasn’t done.

Just three pitches after Alvarez’s double in the 10th, Lindor slashed an RBI single to give the Mets the breathing room they desperately needed.

And here’s the kicker: The Mets have now won 27 straight games when Lindor homers. That’s the second-longest streak in MLB history, only behind the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers’ 29-game stretch when Carl Furillo homered from 1951 to 1953.

Ohtani Strikes Again… But It’s Not Enough

Shohei Ohtani did everything he could to save the Dodgers.

In the seventh inning, he absolutely destroyed a pitch from Max Kranick, sending it 424 feet into the stands for his 23rd home run of the season — tying Seattle’s Cal Raleigh for the MLB lead.

Then, in the ninth, with the game on the line, Ohtani delivered a sacrifice fly deep to left that tied the game and sent Dodger Stadium into a frenzy.

But despite his two RBI night, the rest of the Dodgers couldn’t complete the job.

Mets Bullpen Bends but Doesn’t Break

Closer Edwin Díaz, pitching for the third time in four days, gave up the tying run in the ninth — his first blown save of the season — but the Mets bullpen didn’t fold.

After Alvarez and Lindor put New York ahead in the 10th, things got tense.

José Castillo came in and immediately walked Freddie Freeman, then gave up an RBI single to Andy Pages. Freeman advanced to third. Will Smith flied out. And just when it looked like the Dodgers might walk it off, José Buttó fielded a scorching comebacker from Tommy Edman and threw to first for the final out.

Mets win, 4-3. Game over.

Paul Blackburn’s Surprise Return Shuts Down Dodgers Early

Don’t forget Paul Blackburn, who made his first MLB appearance since last August after battling through a back injury and a spring training knee issue.

The Mets right-hander pitched five scoreless innings, allowed only three hits, and even struck out Shohei Ohtani twice — no small feat.

His unexpected dominance gave the Mets just the edge they needed in a game filled with twists and tension.

Dustin May Holds It Down for Dodgers

Despite the loss, Dustin May delivered a solid outing for LA, giving up six hits over six innings and keeping the game close.

But he couldn’t keep Lindor in the yard — and in a game this tight, every pitch mattered.

NLCS Rematch Heats Up Fast

This wasn’t just any regular season game. This was a National League Championship Series rematch, and the Mets came out swinging, notching their eighth win in nine games and sending a message to the rest of the league.

These two teams could easily clash again in October — and if this game was a preview, fans better buckle up.

What’s Next: Kershaw Returns

The drama continues Tuesday night as Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 4.91 ERA) makes his fourth start of the season, going head-to-head with Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (4-4, 3.52 ERA).

All eyes will be on whether Kershaw can bounce back and whether the Dodgers can stop the red-hot Mets.

The Mets Refuse to Be Counted Out

The Dodgers had Shohei Ohtani. They had the crowd. They had momentum.

But the Mets had Francisco Alvarez, Francisco Lindor, and a never-say-die attitude that stunned the baseball world.

In one unforgettable night, the Mets overcame Ohtani’s heroics, snapped Alvarez’s slump, and reminded everyone that they’re not just here to play — they’re here to fight.

And if this is how the series started… imagine how it ends.