Dodgers Smash Their Way to a 2-1 Lead Over Mets After 8-0 Shutout, Are the Mets Doomed?

Pitcher Luis Severino had a night to forget as his misplays on a pair of comebackers led to a pair of unearned runs in the second inning that put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead for good in an 8-0 romp that gave them a 2-1 NL Championship Series lead.

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, and now the Mets are facing a stern test of their resilience as they attempt to bounce back from a disappointing loss that has put them on the back foot in the series.

The Dodgers found themselves trailing by one game in the series after a surprise loss in Game 2, but they responded with a vengeance on their home turf. A combined effort from their hitters and their pitcher to shut out the Mets 8-0 sent a clear message that the series is far from over.

Luis Severino's outing was nothing short of disastrous. His two misplays on comebackers in the second inning allowed the Dodgers to get on the board and assert their dominance in the game. A lack of conviction in fielding the ground balls cost Severino and the Mets dearly, as they opened the door for the Dodgers to score without having to lift a sweat.

The Dodgers were merciless in their pursuit of victory. They capitalized on the Mets' misfortune with ruthless efficiency, capitalizing on the errors to pile on two runs in the second inning.

As the Dodgers continued to pour it on, the Mets seemed to lose their way. With each inning that passed, they looked increasingly unable to stop the bleeding or prevent their opponents from scoring. A seven-run deficit proved to be an insurmountable hurdle, as the Mets were held scoreless for the entire game.

And while their defeat was a tough one to swallow, the Mets now have a chance to regroup and reassess their strategy. With the next three games to be played in Los Angeles, the pressure is on for the Mets to put their latest misstep behind them and come out swinging in Game 4.

To be fair, the Dodgers have been in this situation before. They have a way of switching gears when it counts the most. After a less-than-convincing performance in Game 2, the Dodgers knew they needed a big game to prove they were still a force to be reckoned with, and they delivered precisely that.