Mets' Offense Achieves Rare Piece of MLB Playoff History in Game 5 Win vs. Dodgers
Starling Marte led the way, going 4-for-5 with three extra-base hits and three RBIs, and Pete Alonso set the tone with a three-run blast in the first inning. Before long, Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty looked up at the scoreboard with his team trailing 8–1 in the third inning.