MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (38-23) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (37-24)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: New York Mets (37-22) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (36-23)
  • Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • Time: 10:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
  • Broadcast: ESPN, SportsNet LA, SNY

Recent Performance:

  • Mets have won eight of their last ten games.
  • Dodgers secured a series win over the Yankees before this matchup.
  • Mets swept a three-game series against the Rockies.

Probable Pitchers

  • New York Mets: Paul Blackburn (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
    • Expected to be activated from the injured list for his first start of the season.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers: Dustin May (3-4, 4.20 ERA)
  • Last outing: 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 6 Ks vs. Yankees.

Key Players to Watch

  • New York Mets:
    • Juan Soto: 5-for-10, 2 HR, 3 RBI in last series vs. Rockies.
    • Pete Alonso: 12 HR, 46 RBI, .275 AVG.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers:
  • Shohei Ohtani: 14 HR, .290 AVG, .540 SLG.
  • Freddie Freeman: 10 HR, .315 AVG, 40 RBI.

Game Analysis & Prediction

The Mets enter this matchup riding a hot streak, having won eight of their last ten games. Their offense, led by Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, has been firing on all cylinders, ranking fifth in OPS and sixth in wRC+. Paul Blackburn will make his season debut, adding an element of unpredictability to New York’s pitching strategy.

The Dodgers, fresh off a series win against the Yankees, remain one of the most dangerous teams in baseball. Dustin May will take the mound, looking to contain a Mets lineup that has given him trouble in the past. With Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman anchoring the offense, Los Angeles has the firepower to challenge New York’s momentum.

Game Odds

New York Mets                 9.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 148

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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