Dodgers Defeat Mets in Pitching Duel

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 3-1 on Wednesday, April 15, with Shohei Ohtani on the mound. Ohtani pitched 7.0 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out 10 batters. He also contributed an RBI double at the plate.

Mookie Betts added a solo home run for the Dodgers, marking his fifth of the season. Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to eight games, going 2-for-4. The Mets' lone run came in the fifth inning from an RBI single by Francisco Lindor, scoring Brandon Nimmo.

Dodgers closer Evan Phillips recorded his third save of the season, pitching a scoreless ninth inning. The win moved the Dodgers to 12-4 on the season, maintaining their first-place standing in the National League West. The Mets, with a record of 7-9, remain in third place in the National League East.