Heroes, zeros and the total blitz from the Mets’ Sport 2 win over the Dodgers on Monday:
Hero
Mark Vientos used the intentional stroll as inspiration.
After seeing the Dodgers purposely put Francisco Lindor on first base, the third baseman blasted a grand slam that supplied all of the scoring the Mets would want.
Zero
Ryan Brasier halted the Dodgers’ scoreless-inning streak, however Landon Knack ended most of their hopes of stealing the sport.
The Dodgers’ anticipated bulk reliever lasted simply two innings by which he let up 5 runs, together with the Vientos grand slam.
Unsung hero
Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek and Edwin Diaz (proper) strung collectively 4 innings by which they weren’t charged with a run, every inheriting a jam and every navigating his method out.
Stat
The Dodgers’ 1-through-5 hitters went a mixed 0-for-19 on the plate.
Sean Manaea and the Mets bullpen both pitched round (the group strolling 5 occasions) or pitched via (9 strikeouts) LA’s greatest bats.
Quote
“I took it private.”
— Mark Vientos, who watched the Dodgers deliberately stroll Francisco Lindor after which crushed a grand slam.
