Dodgers trail Mets 4-2 early on June 5, 2025, risking series loss. After a 6-1 defeat, can Landon Knack & LA's bats rebound vs. NYM's Peterson?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's another nail-biter at Dodger Stadium, folks, and not the good kind early on. The Dodgers find themselves in a 4-2 hole against the New York Mets in the early innings of Thursday's series finale. After a tough 6-1 loss yesterday, where the bats went cold, the Boys in Blue are fighting to avoid dropping another game and ceding the season series to a potential playoff rival.
The Dodgers' 2-5 hitters went a combined 0-for-15 with just one walk in Wednesday's loss – a stat that screams 'we need a spark!'
Landon Knack (3-2, 4.58 ERA) got the start for the Dodgers, facing off against Mets lefty David Peterson (4-2, 2.69 ERA), but it's New York who's struck first, putting L.A. in an early 4-2 deficit. This comes on the heels of Wednesday's frustrating 6-1 defeat where the offense, usually a powerhouse, was largely silenced. Andy Pages provided the lone spark with a solo shot in the ninth, but the core of the lineup (hitters 2-5) went a dismal 0-for-15. That kind of production won't cut it, and the Dodgers need a quick turnaround today to avoid another disappointing outcome.
This isn't just about one game; the Dodgers are battling to salvage a split in this four-game set after dropping two of the first three. More significantly, Los Angeles has already lost the season series to New York, a fact that could have tie-breaker implications come October. Every game against a fellow contender matters, and the team knows they need to show more fight and execution against a tough Mets squad that seems to have their number lately, especially after Pete Alonso's two-homer performance sealed yesterday's defeat.
The front office has been busy tweaking the roster. Catcher Chuckie Robinson was designated for assignment, while veteran right-hander José Ureña was signed on June 3 to bolster the pitching staff. We also saw reliever Will Klein optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets. These moves are clearly aimed at finding the right bullpen mix, especially with Luis García still on the 15-day IL (retroactive to May 29) with a right adductor strain. On a more positive note, righty Emmet Sheehan is progressing in his rehab, moving to the ACL Dodgers on June 2 after a stint in OKC. His return could be a significant boost for the pitching depth in the coming weeks.
The Dodgers are in a tough spot right now, both in this game and in this series against the Mets. They'll need a significant rally to pull this one out and build some momentum. With offensive consistency a key focus and pitching reinforcements hopefully on the way, the resilience of this team will be tested. Let's hope they find those answers, starting now.
