Dodgers Come Close to Breaking MLB Record Before Mets Rally
Dodgers' Unbelievable Pitching Streak
The Dodgers were three scoreless outs away from setting an MLB record during Game 2 of the NL Championship Series. A sudden leadoff home run from New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor cut this impressive bid short. Up until that moment, Los Angeles had pitched 33 consecutive scoreless innings, tying the record held by the 1966 Baltimore Orioles.
A Team Effort to Achieve Greatness
Manager Dave Roberts praised the players' performance, emphasizing the complete team effort on both the pitching and defensive fronts. The Dodgers, who previously overcame a challenging series against the Padres, demonstrated that despite significant injuries to their pitching staff, they could still excel. This remarkable performance included shutting out their opponents in the final two games against the Padres and maintaining control over the Mets.
Incredible Stats in Perspective
- Three straight postseason shutouts
- A perfect game during the streak
- 28 consecutive batters retired at one point
Even facing adversity from multiple pitching injuries, the Dodgers’ dominance remained unmatched up until Lindor's home run disrupted their scoring dreams.
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