The Mets scored at least 12 runs in only five games this season, and none felt as tense as it did on Friday.
That’s what the power of the Dodger offense does, but 12 runs ended up plenty as the Mets’ 12-6 win-or-go-home victory on Friday night gave them life heading into Game 6 of the NLCS in Los Angeles.
After being stymied by Dodger starter Jack Flaherty in Game 1, the Mets exploded with early runs and hits all throughout the lineup. Here’s a selection of the team’s offensive production:
Francisco Lindor: 2-for-4, two runs, triple
Pete Alonso: 2-for-3, three-run home run
Jesse Winker: 2-for-3, three runs, triple
Starling Marte: 4-for-5, three doubles, three RBI
Francisco Alvarez: 3-for-4, RBI
Maybe even more impressive: The Mets lineup didn’t strike out once all game, a feat the franchise hasn’t achieved since 2010 (and has never achieved in the playoffs).