If you're a baseball fan, you probably already know — the Mets and Dodgers aren’t just playing games out in LA right now. It’s been wild. The energy? Insane. The stakes? Pretty high. These aren’t just any regular-season matchups. It honestly feels more like playoff baseball in June. The first two games? Both went into extra innings. That alone tells you how intense this series is. One win each, and both teams are really pushing the limits. You can tell these guys want it.
Stars like Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso are stepping up for the Mets, while on the other side, you've got the Dodgers rolling with Ohtani, Betts, and Freeman. It’s basically a dream lineup on both sides. There’s so much star power on the field, and fans are eating it up. Manager Carlos Mendoza said it best — it’s the kind of baseball you hope to see all season.
Pete Alonso and Juan Soto Are Heating Up
Let’s talk about Pete Alonso and Juan Soto because, seriously, they’ve been huge lately. Alonso has been smashing it — two home runs, five RBIs just in this Dodgers series. His OPS is almost touching .950 and he’s leading the National League in RBIs. It’s like he’s locked in, and the Dodgers pitchers are definitely feeling it.
Now, Soto… people were kind of worried about him for a bit. He didn’t look quite like himself earlier in the season. But now? Totally different story. In just five games, he’s hit three home runs, and his confidence at the plate looks way up. His OPS is moving up again, sitting over .800 now. He’s doing that classic Soto thing — working counts, looking chill, then just destroying the ball when he gets his pitch.
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Injuries and Roster Shifts: Here’s What’s Up
Okay, so not everything is smooth sailing for the Mets. Mark Vientos picked up a hamstring injury, which honestly sucks because he was starting to look really solid. But here’s the good part — it’s a low-grade strain. That means it’s not too serious. They’re expecting maybe 10 to 14 days of treatment before he’s back doing baseball stuff again.
In the meantime, the Mets called up Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A. And he didn’t waste any time — started back-to-back games, looked sharp. Brett Baty also moved over to second base so Mauricio could slide in at third. It’s nice to see the Mets adapting quickly without completely falling off.
Also, Sean Manaea — remember him? He’s been out with that oblique injury since spring training, but he’s finally about to start a rehab assignment. He’ll pitch for Single-A Brooklyn on Friday. If all goes well, he could be back in the rotation soon, and honestly, that could be a big boost.
