In a dramatic game at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers overcame a three-run deficit against the Mets to win 6-5, thanks to Michael Conforto's pivotal RBI single. Down to their last hope, Conforto delivered an unexpected moment of redemption with a hit that marked his first success with runners in scoring position this season. Despite his struggles throughout the game, and strong pitching from Mets' David Peterson, the win allowed the Dodgers to stay ahead of the Padres in the NL West race, thanks to notable contributions from Landon Knack on the mound.
Conforto's first hit with runners in scoring position since March 31 – and his first hit this season with runners in scoring position with two outs – put the Dodgers two games ahead of the Padres.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he's dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season.
Mets southpaw David Peterson had made things difficult before the eighth. He struck out six and gave up three runs across seven innings.
Knack had turned a corner across his last two outings. Against both New York teams, he twirled a career-high-tying six innings and gave up just one earned run in each start.
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