The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a nail-biting loss to the New York Mets in their NLCS rematch. After a thrilling ninth inning tie, the Dodgers fell 4-3 in extra innings despite Shohei Ohtani's impressive seventh-inning home run, marking his 23rd of the season, putting him in a tie for the MLB lead with Cal Raleigh.

Ohtani's home run, celebrated by the Dodgers on social media, solidified his place in team history, surpassing legends like Duke Snider and Gil Hodges for the most home runs in the first 60 games of the season. However, the Mets rallied in the 10th, scoring two runs which proved decisive. The Dodgers attempted a comeback but fell short, capturing the drama of a closely contested playoff atmosphere.

The New York Mets are making strategic adjustments to their lineup as they aim to reignite their offense against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Carlos Mendoza has shifted Juan Soto from the second position to third and Pete Alonso from third to fourth in the batting order. Starling Marte will fill the second slot, particularly against left-handed pitchers. Mendoza seeks to establish a solid 3-4 combination with Soto and Alonso, noting the importance of finding the right-handed bat for the two-hole as they face left-hander Clayton Kershaw soon.

Starling Marte, who has struggled this season, is attempting to refine his timing and gameplay from the bench and batting cages. Having recorded a .318 batting average over his last 25 plate appearances, he may benefit from batting second as it could allow him to see better pitches. Additionally, Marte is adapting to playing left field for the first time since 2020, which entails working closely with the outfield coach to adjust to the Green Monster.

The New York Mets showcased an impressive performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks, winning 8-3 at Citi Field. The Mets' defense stole the spotlight, especially in the fourth inning, where remarkable plays included a dive by Mark Vientos followed by a catch from Francisco Lindor, culminating in a throw to Pete Alonso at first base. Tyrone Taylor also made an outstanding catch in left-center while contributing offensively with two RBIs and a double. Starling Marte and Pete Alonso added home runs, helping the Mets improve to 21-9 for the season, maintaining their hot start through a powerful lineup and aggressive fielding.

David Peterson earned the win with a solid five-inning outing, limiting the Diamondbacks to only one run on five hits. The Mets' ability to suppress runs and apply pressure on opponents has been a hallmark of their early success this season. This game epitomizes their energetic style of play, with each player contributing effectively both offensively and defensively.

Griffin Canning put on a stellar pitching performance, leading the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. Canning allowed just one earned run, striking out eight batters over six innings, marking his best outing in a Mets uniform. After struggling with illness, he returned to the mound strong, displaying impressive command and efficiency, particularly in the later innings.

The Mets capitalized early with a robust second inning, scoring four runs off Andrew Pallante, including a home run from Mark Vientos. Despite a shaky start, Canning regained his composure, striking out batters and minimizing scoring threats effectively. The Mets' bullpen added to the victory, holding the Cardinals to just two baserunners in the last three innings.