The Los Angeles Dodgers are just one victory away from returning to the World Series after defeating the New York Mets 10-2 on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.

 

The win went to Yodhinobu Yamamoto, who pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing just 2 runs, 4 hits, and giving up 1 walk. In return, he struck out eight batters. Following him on the mound were Blake Treinen, Evan Phillips, and Edgardo Henríquez.

 

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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 18, 2024

 

The loss was charged to José Quintana, who in 3 1/3 innings allowed 5 runs, 5 hits, and issued 4 walks. He managed only 2 strikeouts. After him, Phillip Maton, Danny Young, and José Butto took the mound.

 

In the other Championship Series, the Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Yankees 7-5, although the Yankees still lead the series 2-1.

 

You might also be interested in this article in Spanish: Los Ángeles Dodgers se colocan a una victoria de regresar a la Serie Mundial

 

The fifth game of the National League Championship Series will take place this Friday at the same venue, starting at 2:08 p.m.