Dodgers Dominate Mets 9-0 in Game 1 of NLCS, Tie Record with 33 Scoreless Innings

Oct 14, 2024, 03:09 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Mets in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) with a decisive 9-0 victory. The Dodgers' pitching staff extended their consecutive scoreless innings streak to 33, tying the MLB postseason record set by the 1966 Orioles. The game saw the Dodgers' offense strike early, forcing Mets' pitcher Kodai Senga out after just 30 pitches. Jack Flaherty delivered seven shutout innings, contributing significantly to the Dodgers' third consecutive postseason shutout. Shohei Ohtani also had a notable performance, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. This win gives the Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.