"Infield back, corners in, that's the situation that Shohei's got to go on the ball in the middle of the infield," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the loss. "I think he just locked up there. It's no excuse. But I do think that there's some momentum part of it where they ended up getting out of that first inning and allowed to build some momentum as opposed to getting a 1-0 lead in the top of the first."
After the Dodgers left their opportunity to score on the bases, the Mets answered with a three-run first inning. The Dodgers got one back on a wild pitch before the Mets went on to score two more to take a 5-1 lead.
Overall, the Dodgers' offense had a solid day, scoring six runs, but the pitching staff was unable to contain New York. Jack Flaherty allowed eight runs in three innings before Brent Honeywell allowed four more while throwing 4.2 innings.
Getting out in front to an early lead could prove to be important as the team that's scored first has won each game in the series.
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