The Los Angeles triumphed over the New York Mets with a 7-5 win in an extra-innings game at Citi Field on Friday night, largely thanks to strong bullpen performance. Looking ahead, the are counting on Tony Gonzolin to deliver a solid pitching start in Saturday’s matchup.
In the second game of the series, the will face left-hander David Peterson of the Mets. Michael Comfort will sit out Saturday’s game, with Andy Page moving to left field, Tommy Edman positioned in the outfield, and Miguel Rojas starting at second base. Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing will be making his fourth major league start for the Mets.
Starting Lineup:
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Andy Page, LF
6. Tommy Edman, CF
7. Kiké Hernández, 3B
8. Dalton Rushing, C
9. Miguel Rojas, 2B
Saturday’s game between the and Mets will kick off at 4:15 PM PT / 7:15 PM ET and will be exclusively broadcast on Fox.
Fan Take: This matchup highlights the strategic shifts and emerging talents within both teams, showcasing the dynamic nature of MLB rosters. For baseball fans, games like these are thrilling because they reveal how teams adapt and compete at a high level, which keeps the sport exciting and unpredictable.
