David Peterson delivered an impressive performance for the Mets, throwing 7.2 innings with seven strikeouts in a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers, highlighted by Juan Soto’s tie-breaking two-run double. The win evened the NLCS rematch and improved the Mets’ record to 31-21, including an MLB-best 18-6 at home. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called on Edwin Díaz for a four-out save, securing his 11th save of the season, while Brett Baty contributed significantly with two RBIs, setting the stage for the rubber game on Sunday night.
