Teoscar Hernández delivers game-winning RBI double in 13th inning
Dodgers win 7-5 over Mets in chaotic NLCS rematch
Mets rally with 3 runs in the ninth to tie game after rain delay
Tanner Scott blows his fourth save for New York
Mets use nine pitchers and leave countless runners stranded
Game lasted over five hours including 98-minute rain delay
Dodgers take first blood in emotional playoff revenge matchup
The Rematch Everyone Wanted—And It Did Not Disappoint
Dodgers vs Mets. You knew it was going to be spicy. A rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series—this time under the rainy lights of Citi Field, and with no love lost between these two postseason powerhouses.
What we got? Thirteen innings. A rain delay. Wild comebacks. Blown saves. And finally—Teoscar Hernández crushing the Mets’ spirits with a laser double that split the gap and sent the Dodgers flying out of the dugout in celebration.
Final score: 7-5 Dodgers. But the drama? Off the charts.
Teoscar Hernández: Cold-Blooded Killer in the 13th
In a game where offense came in waves and tension refused to fade, Teoscar Hernández played hero in the unlikeliest hour.
Leading off the 13th inning—well after midnight—Hernández pounced on a pitch from Huascar Brazobán and lashed it into the outfield, scoring the go-ahead run and sucking the energy out of the Citi Field crowd that had clung to every pitch through five extra innings of agony.
Hernández’s double didn’t just win the game—it ended a marathon. A soaked, nerve-shattering epic that could’ve gone either way.
Ninth-Inning Heartbreak for New York
Before the extra innings saga, it looked like the Dodgers had this one wrapped.
LA took a 5-2 lead into the ninth. Closer Tanner Scott trotted in, the Mets nearly out of hope. But this is New York, baby—and no one folds easy at Citi Field.
Jeff McNeil cracked a two-run triple, cutting the deficit to one. The stadium shook.
Moments later, Tyrone Taylor slapped an RBI single to tie it at five. The dugout exploded. It felt like destiny was on New York’s side.
Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
Missed Chances, Missed Magic
From the 10th through the 12th, the Mets had opportunity after opportunity—and they blew every one.
Runners in scoring position? Check.
Big hitters at the plate? Check.
Results? Nada.
Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo all had chances to become heroes. But LA’s bullpen—worn but unshaken—refused to fold.
The Dodgers knew one swing could win it. In the 13th, Teoscar swung.
Rain Delays and Chaos: A Five-Hour Baseball Fever Dream
This wasn’t just a baseball game—it was a war of attrition.
The madness began early, when a 98-minute rain delay in the third inning halted the flow and drenched the diamond. Fans huddled under ponchos. Players paced the dugouts. But no one left.
Because this was Dodgers vs Mets, and everyone knew something wild was coming.
And wild it was. From momentum swings to late-inning drama, from base-running blunders to bullpen brawls—it was a chaotic, beautiful mess.
Dodgers Bullpen Outduels Mets Marathon Arms
The Mets used nine pitchers. NINE. And it still wasn’t enough.
While the New York arms kept LA quiet through the extra frames, the lineup couldn’t capitalize. Meanwhile, LA’s bullpen quietly handled business after Scott’s ninth-inning collapse.
Dodger relievers stranded Mets runners inning after inning, bending but never breaking. And when their shot came, they didn’t miss.
Why This One Mattered More Than a Regular Season Game
Forget the calendar. This wasn’t just another May matchup.
This was personal.
Last October, the Dodgers sent the Mets packing in a brutal NLCS clash. Friday night, the Mets wanted revenge. The crowd was ready to explode. The players wanted blood.
And for a moment, they almost had it. That ninth-inning comeback? That was fire. That was belief.
But Hernández and the Dodgers delivered the final gut punch, reminding everyone that October scars don’t heal easy.
MVP of the Night: Teoscar’s Timely Thunder
When the lights were brightest and the bats were ice-cold, Teoscar Hernández showed up.
His 13th-inning smash wasn’t just a highlight—it was a dagger. A veteran swing from a clutch hitter who’s been here before and thrives in the madness.
He finished the night with the game’s most important swing, and possibly the moment that could shape the rest of the series between these two juggernauts.
What’s Next in Dodgers vs Mets Saga?
This was just Game 1 of a three-game showdown, and if this opener was any indication, we’re in for a weekend of fireworks.
The Mets will be desperate to bounce back. Their fans? Livid and loud. The Dodgers? Confident and dangerous.
Expect Saturday to bring more high-stakes drama—Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Ohtani waiting in the wings, with the Dodgers still swinging like champs.
Fan Takeaway: You’ll Be Telling Your Grandkids About This One
If you stayed up through the rain delay, the extra innings, the heartbreak, and the heroics—you witnessed something unforgettable.
Dodgers vs Mets isn’t just a rivalry—it’s a movie in the making. And Friday night? That was a blockbuster premiere.
Final Thoughts: Dodgers Outlast, Mets Outplayed
This wasn’t about stats. It wasn’t about standings. It was about grit, guts, and one game-changing swing.
The Dodgers flew into hostile territory, stared down a furious rally, and walked away with a win they’ll remember for a long time.
The Mets fought. But the Dodgers finished.
And Teoscar Hernández? He wrote himself into LA postseason lore a few months early.
Game 2 can’t come soon enough. Buckle up—this series is just getting started.
