After a rough start to the weekend, the New York Mets bounced back with two straight wins over the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers, capping the series with a 3-1 victory at Citi Field as they shut down L.A.’s potent lineup.

Shohei Ohtani got to Mets starter Kodai Senga early, launching a leadoff home run on just the second pitch of the game. Senga wobbled through the first inning, putting runners on, but was rescued by a clutch double play from Tyrone Taylor, who gunned down Mookie Betts at the plate from the outfield.

The original call was safe at home, but a review overturned it, showing Luis Torrens had applied the tag before Betts’ foot touched the plate. Senga recovered and finished his night, allowing just one run over 5 1/3 innings, scattering five hits with five strikeouts and four walks.

The Mets’ bullpen trio of Ryne Stanek, Max Kranick, and Reed Garrett locked things down, blanking the Dodgers the rest of the way. L.A.’s Landon Knack and company mostly kept the Mets quiet, but the damage was done in the opening frame right after Ohtani’s blast.

Juan Soto reached on a Max Muncy error, and Pete Alonso followed by crushing a two-run homer into the left field seats, giving the Mets the lead. The third run scored on a Soto force out, and that proved to be enough to seal the series win.

Over the final two games, Mets pitching and defense stifled the Dodgers, particularly Ohtani. In thirteen at-bats during the series, he managed just two hits while striking out five times in the last two games. Andy Pages and Will Smith each grounded into critical double plays, and the Mets held the Dodgers to an 0-for-5 mark with runners in scoring position, stranding seven.

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Player of the Game: Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso hit his first home run after a plethora of at-bats and it came at a prime moment, hitting an early go-ahead two-run shot, proving the equalizer to help the Mets win the series against LA.

Statistic of the Game: Shohei Ohtani Held In Check

The Mets’ pitching staff stifled the Dodgers’ offense, especially superstar Shohei Ohtani. Throughout three games in the series, Ohtani only managed to muster up two hits, with one of them being a home run. After a four-strikeout night, Ohtani would only go 1-for-4 in the series finale.

On Deck

The Mets are right back at it as the Chicago White Sox come into town for an afternoon, Memorial Day matinee. Former Met Adrian Houser (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will face his former team and start for the White Sox, while Clay Holmes (5-3, 3.13 ERA) looks to continue his strong season on the mound for the Mets. First pitch is at 4:10 pm ET and will be broadcast on SNY and Mets Radio 880.