The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at Citi Field for the series finale holding all the momentum: a four-game win streak, back-to-back victories over these same Mets, and a run differential of +160 that towers over every team in baseball. The most significant development ahead of this rubber game, however, belongs to New York — Juan Soto, the Mets' offensive cornerstone (.283 AVG, 21 HR, 52 RBI, .422 xwOBA), has been placed on the 10-day IL with a calf strain. Wagaman stepping in is a steep drop in production and removes the one hitter capable of single-handedly changing a game's complexion. Freddy Peralta takes the ball for New York carrying a bloated 5.01 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. His four-seam fastball accounts for over half his pitch mix, and against the Dodgers' contact-oriented, patient lineup, that predictability is exploitable. His walk rate (3.78 BB/9) compounds the danger — free baserunners against this Dodger offense tend to score. Emmet Sheehan counters for Los Angeles with a 5.13 ERA, but his 10.16 K/9 and tighter walk rate (2.77 BB/9) profile better against a Mets lineup that just lost its best bat. New York's bullpen is also concerning — Clay Holmes (60-day IL, fibula fracture), Dedniel Núñez (Tommy John recovery), Reed Garrett, and Tylor Megill are all unavailable, leaving a threadbare relief corps after a three-game losing streak that has taxed available arms. The Dodgers' bullpen, while missing Treinen and Graterol, remains deeper and better rested. Dalton Rushing (11 HR, .242 AVG) and Teoscar Hernández anchor the LA offense in the middle of the order. Citi Field's moderate dimensions and clear 81-degree afternoon conditions favor a crisp, well-pitched game — but Peralta's command issues tilt the run environment toward the visitors.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 3R Dodgers strike first vs shaky Peralta

Middle (4-6) 2R Soto-less NYM offense sputters vs Sheehan

Late (7-9) 2R LAD bullpen closes out depleted Mets lineup

Matchup Analysis

Mets

Juan Soto presence in lineup

Citi Field home familiarity

Tyrone Taylor provides pop

Soto on IL — massive loss

Peralta's 5.01 ERA struggles

Dodgers

MLB-best run differential +160

4-game win streak momentum

Deep versatile lineup

Multiple key pitchers on IL

Will Smith out at catcher

Risk Factors

Peralta early implosion possible

Mets bullpen overworked on L3 streak

Key Matchups

Teoscar Hernandez vs Freddy Peralta batter Peralta's high walk rate leaves gaps for Hernandez's power

Dalton Rushing vs Freddy Peralta batter Rushing's 11 HR vs fastball-heavy pitchers, Peralta 53% FF

Tyrone Taylor vs Emmet Sheehan pitcher Sheehan's slider neutralizes Taylor's contact approach

Statistical Edges

First to Score Dodgers 65%

Strikeouts 17 14-21

Total Runs 7 5-10

Game Preview

With Juan Soto watching from the dugout in street clothes, Freddy Peralta faces a Dodger lineup buzzing with confidence from consecutive Citi Field wins. The trouble starts in the first inning when Teoscar Hernández works a walk against Peralta's wandering fastball command, and Dalton Rushing follows with a run-scoring double into the left-center gap, staking Los Angeles to a 1-0 lead before the Mets have swung the bat. Peralta settles somewhat but surrenders a solo home run to Rushing in the third to extend the deficit to 2-0. The Mets show fight, getting a run back in the bottom half on a Tyrone Taylor RBI single, trimming it to 2-1. Emmet Sheehan, however, is sharp in his element — his slider is biting and the Mets' lineup without Soto has no answer for it through the middle innings. The Dodgers tack on another run in the fourth via an Alex Call RBI groundout, and then again in the seventh when a Mets reliever enters and promptly allows an inherited runner to score, pushing the lead to 5-1. The Mets manufacture a garbage-time run in the sixth on a Luis Torrens sacrifice fly, but the margin remains too large. The Dodgers' bullpen slams the door in the eighth and ninth, completing the three-game sweep at Citi Field. Los Angeles has now won four straight and owns the series decisively, outscoring New York 13-7 across the final two days.

Soto's IL placement is the decisive blow — it strips NYM's offense while LAD has a better pitcher, deeper bullpen, and 4-game win streak. Both starters have elevated ERAs, but the lineup gap is now glaring.

Pitcher yang Dijangka

Los Angeles Dodgers — Roster

Pemain	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Alex Call	PH	.246	1	16	.355	.314
Andy Pages	CF	.263	17	69	.332	.454
Alex Freeland	PH	.231	3	19	.309	.313
Max Muncy	3B	.256	20	48	.351	.500
Mookie Betts	SS	.229	13	34	.291	.410
Tommy Edman	2B	.337	2	17	.414	.490
Kyle Tucker	RF	.239	9	51	.334	.376
Teoscar Hernández	LF	.251	8	37	.323	.390
Dalton Rushing	C	.246	11	33	.333	.463

New York Mets — Roster

Pemain	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
A.J. Ewing	CF	.264	7	25	.338	.413
Francisco Lindor	SS	.223	6	17	.308	.378
Bo Bichette	3B	.257	10	52	.305	.370
Carson Benge	RF	.258	11	40	.323	.389
Jorge Polanco	DH	.149	1	4	.208	.223
Marcus Semien	2B	.207	11	33	.263	.344
Tyrone Taylor	LF	.237	8	23	.281	.481
Brett Baty	1B	.222	6	33	.295	.328
Luis Torrens	C	.223	2	19	.284	.320

Permainan jaringan

▼ 1

Francisco Lindor singles on a line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker. A.J. Ewing scores.

0-1

▲ 3

Freddie Freeman doubles (27) on a line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. Eliezer Alfonzo scores. Andy Pages to 3rd.

1-1

▲ 3

Max Muncy grounds out, second baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Jared Young. Andy Pages scores. Freddie Freeman to 3rd.

2-1

▲ 4

Eliezer Alfonzo grounds out, pitcher Freddy Peralta to second baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Jared Young. Tommy Edman scores. Kyle Tucker to 3rd. Teoscar Hernández to 2nd.

3-1

▼ 6

Tyrone Taylor homers (8) on a fly ball to left field. Carson Benge scores. Luis Robert Jr. scores.

3-4

▼ 7

Carson Benge strikes out swinging.

3-5

▼ 7

Marcus Semien homers (11) on a fly ball to left field. Bo Bichette scores. Jorge Polanco scores.

3-8

Los Angeles Dodgers — Pukulan

Pemain	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Alex CallPH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.246	.669
Andy PagesCF	4	1	0	0	1	2	.263	.786
Alex FreelandPH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.231	.622
Max Muncy3B	3	0	0	1	1	1	.256	.851
Mookie BettsSS	4	0	0	0	0	0	.229	.701
Tommy Edman2B	4	1	2	0	0	1	.337	.904
Kyle TuckerRF	3	0	0	0	0	0	.239	.710
Teoscar HernándezLF	4	0	2	0	0	1	.251	.713
Dalton RushingC	1	0	1	0	0	0	.246	.796
Jumlah	36	3	9	3	2	10

BATTING

2B: Ohtani (19, Peralta, F); Alfonzo (2, Peralta, F); Freeman, F (27, Peralta, F).

TB: Alfonzo 2; Edman 2; Freeman, F 3; Hernández, T 2; Ohtani 2; Rushing.

RBI: Alfonzo (2); Freeman, F (52); Muncy (48).

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pages, A 2; Hernández, T 2; Freeland, A; Betts 2.

Team RISP: 2-for-13.

Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING

PB: Rushing (6).

a-Lined out for Alfonzo in the 7th.

b-Struck out for Ohtani in the 9th.

c-Struck out for Freeman, F in the 9th.

New York Mets — Pukulan

Pemain	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
A.J. EwingCF	3	2	1	0	2	0	0	.264	.751
Francisco LindorSS	5	0	1	1	0	1	0	.223	.686
Bo Bichette3B	4	1	2	0	0	1	0	.257	.675
Carson BengeRF	2	1	0	0	2	1	0	.258	.712
Jorge PolancoDH	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	.149	.431
Marcus Semien2B	1	1	1	3	0	0	1	.207	.607
Tyrone TaylorLF	3	1	1	3	0	1	1	.237	.762
Brett Baty1B	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.222	.623
Luis TorrensC	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.223	.604
Jumlah	30	8	6	7	7	9	2

BATTING

2B: Ewing (12, Sheehan).

HR: Taylor, T (8, 6th inning off Phillips, E, 2 on, 1 out); Semien (11, 7th inning off Klein, 2 on, 2 out).

TB: Bichette 2; Ewing 2; Lindor; Semien 4; Taylor, T 4.

RBI: Lindor (17); Semien 3 (33); Taylor, T 3 (23).

2-out RBI: Semien 3.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Young, J.

Team RISP: 4-for-8.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

E: Young, J (3, fielding).

Outfield assists: Taylor, T (Hernández, T at 2nd base).

a-Walked for Young, J in the 6th.

Los Angeles Dodgers — Lontaran

Pelempar	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Emmet Sheehan	5.0	3	1	1	2	5	0	87-54	4.95
Jack Dreyer(H, 6)	0.1	0	2	2	2	0	0	19-8	3.24
Evan Phillips(L, 0-2)(BS, 1)	0.2	1	1	1	0	1	1	10-7	6.75
Will Klein	1.0	2	4	4	2	1	1	31-14	3.57
Charlie Barnes	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	20-10	6.92

New York Mets — Lontaran

Pelempar	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Freddy Peralta	4.0	6	3	2	2	3	93-57	4.99
Cionel Pérez(W, 4-3)	2.0	0	0	0	0	3	27-16	5.09
Brooks Raley(H, 14)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	7-6	2.09
Luke Weaver	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	22-14	1.93
Devin Williams	1.0	1	0	0	0	3	19-13	4.41

Info perlawanan

Pengadil: Home Plate: Malachi Moore; First Base: Alfonso Márquez; Second Base: Mike Estabrook; Third Base: Lance Barrett

Stadium: Citi Field, Flushing

Cuaca: 79°F, Sunny

Angin: 5 mph, In From CF

Los Angeles Dodgers — Berita

Dodgers Mempunyai Fleksibilitas Kewangan pada Tarikh Akhir Pertukaran

Perbezaan berjalan +153 LAD dan peratusan kemenangan 0,627 memimpin NL Barat, tetapi kedalaman putaran masih menjadi kelemahan—Sheehan (ERA 5,13), Sasaki (ERA 4,99), dan Lauer (ERA 4,81) rata-rata melebihi 5,00 ERA dalam 44 permulaan. Menambahkan seorang ace seperti Skubal (ERA 2,83, xwOBA 0,273) akan memberikan insurans di belakang Yamamoto dan Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Memindahkan Will Smith ke Senarai Cedera 60 Hari, Memilih Charlie Barnes

Pemindahan Smith (.249 AVG, .385 xwOBA, 52 P) mengakhiri senjata serangan utama LAD di belakang plat pertengahan musim sementara mereka duduk 63-38. Barnes (ERA 7.50, WHIP 1.92 dalam 12 IP) memasuki sebagai pengganti mentah—K/9 3.00 dan BB/9 4.50 menunjukkan kedalaman pelepasan daripada bantuan putaran dalam kepemimpinan pembahagian.

Will Smith

Charlie Barnes

Los Angeles Dodgers

Prestasi bercampur Trea Turner dalam kemenangan Phillies atas Dodgers

Turner (.246 AVG, .295 xwOBA dalam 98 G) memberikan pukulan kritikal dan hampir kehilangan permainan, menunjukkan ketidakstabilan beliau di plat pada musim ini. Philadelphia meningkat kepada 56-45 manakala Los Angeles menurun kepada 63-38 dengan kekalahan berturut-turut.

Trea Turner

Philadelphia Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Memperoleh Seth Halvorsen daripada Rockies

Halvorsen tiba dengan ERA 3.12 dan K/9 8.83 tetapi membawa BB/9 7.27 dalam kerja lega terbatas (19 P, 0 MS). Putaran LAD sudah dalam dengan Ohtani (ERA 1.79) dan Wrobleski (ERA 2.69) di bahagian atas, menjadikan ini langkah kedalaman dan bukannya peningkatan putaran.

Seth Halvorsen

Colorado Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers

Kemenangan Siri Dodgers Terhadap Yankees di Bronx

LAD (62-36, +150 perbezaan larian) memenangkan siri di wilayah musuh manakala NYY jatuh ke 54-43 dengan serentetan 1 kekalahan; kedalaman putaran Dodgers (Ohtani 1.79 ERA di IL, Wrobleski 2.69 ERA, Yamamoto 2.85 ERA) terbukti menentukan terhadap kakitangan Yankees yang dipimpin oleh Schlittler's 2.05 ERA.

New York Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers

New York Mets — Berita

Mets Boleh Menukar 'Sekurang-kurangnya' 6 Pemain Sebelum Tarikh Akhir Perdagangan

New York berada di 43-62 dengan perbezaan larian -67 dan rekod 3-7 dalam 10 perlawanan terakhir mereka, menjadikan mereka penjual meskipun hanya mempunyai dua bahagian putaran yang berdaya maju di McLean (ERA 3.32, 142 SO) dan Scott (ERA 3.13, 78 SO). Weaver (ERA 1.98, WHIP 0.80) dan Raley (ERA 2.15) mewakili kedalaman bantuan yang boleh didagangkan bagi pesaing yang mencari bantuan bullpen.

New York Mets

Mets Meletakkan Juan Soto dalam Senarai Cedera 10 Hari

Terikan betis Soto mengeluarkan pemukul paling produktif NYM (.422 xwOBA, 21 HR dalam 84 P) ketika Mets jatuh ke 43-61 dengan perbezaan larian -66. Wagaman (.337 xwOBA dalam tindakan terbatas) adalah langkah mundur yang signifikan dalam barisan yang sudah menjaringkan 421 larian—keempat terburuk di MLB.

Juan Soto

New York Mets

Holmes (NYM) Calon Perdagangan; IL dengan Fibula Patah

Bullpen NYM kehilangan lengan terbaik keduanya (2.39 ERA, 0.306 xwOBA dalam 52.2 IP) akibat kecederaan menjelang jualan tarikh akhir, dengan Weaver (1.98 ERA) dan Raley (1.96 ERA) kini menanggung beban. Pasukan 43-60 -64 dalam perbezaan larian mempunyai pengaruh minimum untuk mengekalkan reliever terkawal memasuki agensi bebas.

New York Mets

Mets Menerima Minat Perdagangan untuk Luis Robert Jr.

Robert telah muncul dalam hanya 26 permainan dengan purata .213 dan xwOBA .325 sejak kembali dari keradangan belakang, memberikan pembeli yang berpotensi data terbatas tentang ketahanan kesihatan beliau. Rekod Mets 43-59 dan perbezaan run -63 menjadikannya calon jualan yang jelas jika pasukan percaya bahawa kecederaannya telah diselesaikan.

Luis Robert Jr.

New York Mets

Mets Mengecualikan Pembuangan Gaji pada Tarikh Akhir Meskipun Rekod 42-59

Perbezaan larian -67 New York dan urutan 4-6 dalam 10 permainan terbaru mengesahkan status penjual, tetapi McLean (ERA 3.33, 135 SO dalam 20 GS), Scott (ERA 2.87, ERA 3.20 merentas dua entri berasingan) dan Benge (xwOBA .343) kekal—bermaksud pemerolehan batas masa harus datang melalui modal prospek atau pelepas seperti Weaver (ERA 2.02, WHIP 0.83) dan Raley (ERA 2.02).

New York Mets