Kim Hyesung, who is playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, remained on the bench throughout the game. The team collapsed with a score of 1-6.
On the 5th, the Dodgers faced the New York Mets at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Kim Hyesung, excluded from the starting lineup that day, did not get the opportunity to play.
The Dodgers set their batting order with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, shortstop Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Teoscar Hernández, third baseman Max Muncy, center fielder Andy Phaes, left fielder Michael Conforto, catcher Dalton Rushing, and second baseman Kiké Hernández. The starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Tony Gonsolin. He has appeared in 6 games this season, recording 3 wins, 1 loss, and an earned run average of 5.23.
In contrast, the Mets constructed their starting lineup with shortstop Francisco Lindor, left fielder Brandon Nimmo, right fielder Juan Soto, first baseman Pete Alonso, second baseman Brett Baty, designated hitter Jared Young, third baseman Ronny Mauricio, center fielder Jeff McNeil, and catcher Luis Torrens. The Mets announced right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning as their starting pitcher. His record this season is 5 wins, 2 losses, and an earned run average of 3.23.
The Mets scored first in the 1st inning with a ground ball by Soto that brought in a run with no outs and runners on 2nd and 3rd. With one out and a runner on 3rd, Alonso hit a two-run homer to extend the lead to 3-0. The Dodgers, trailing 0-3 in the 7th inning with one out, managed to create a chance with a double from Phaes and being hit by a pitch by Conforto, but Rushing and Hernández struck out in succession, disappointing the team.
Leading 3-0, the Mets capitalized on a chance with no outs and runners on 1st and 2nd in the 8th inning, when Alonso hit a decisive three-run homer. The Dodgers had to be content with a solo homer from Phaes in the 9th inning with one out, when the game was already slipping away.
Dodgers starter Gonsolin pitched well, going 5 innings with 3 hits allowed (1 home run), 3 walks, 6 strikeouts, and 3 runs (2 earned) scored. However, he had to take the loss due to the silent batting lineup. Ohtani recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats.
Mets starter Canning showcased a perfect performance, throwing 6 scoreless innings with 3 hits allowed, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts, earning his 6th win of the season. Alonso delivered a one-man show, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 5 runs.
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