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Mets Win NLCS Rematch Series Against Dodgers; Ohtani Returns to Mound

Shohei Ohtani threw live batting practice for the first time since UCL surgery; launched consecutive leadoff homers to seize the Major League home run lead.

Ohtani originally shot to prominence with his two-way skills.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: New York Yankees fans heckle Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
May 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Mets took two of three games from the defending World Series champion Dodgers at Citi Field to claim the series 2-1.
  • Kodai Senga held Los Angeles to one run and five hits over 5⅓ innings with five strikeouts in the finale.
  • Pete Alonso ended a career-long 16-game, 65-at-bat home run drought with a two-run blast that provided the decisive lead.
  • David Peterson delivered 7⅔ innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts in Game 2, stifling the Dodgers’ lineup.
  • Shohei Ohtani threw 22 pitches in his first live batting practice since his 2023 UCL surgery and homered to lead off in back-to-back games, capturing the MLB home run lead.