Mets survive Game 5 vs. Dodgers to send NLCS back to Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 3-1 lead over the New York Mets and enter Game 5 with a chance to advance to the World Series. Colin Cowherd says the series is over.

The 2024 New York Mets will play at least one more game. 

Facing elimination against a Dodgers team that has overpowered them so far, the Mets brought out the bats at home Friday to win Game 5 of the NLCS 12-6. 

With the win, the Mets avoided elimination and getting swept in all three games of the series at home. 

Down 3-2 in the series, the Mets will return to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for Game 6 needing two straight wins to advance to the World Series. The Dodgers only need to win one game. 

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS during the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)

Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer, and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series.

Starling Marte had three doubles, four hits and three RBIs for New York. Francisco Alvarez broke out of a slump with three hits, including an RBI single in a five-run third inning. Francisco Lindor and Jesse Winker each laced an RBI triple.

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A fan holds a sign during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets at Citi Field