Diaz Escapes in 8th, Mets Take Series From MLB-Best Dodgers

Diaz Escapes in 8th, Mets Take Series From MLB-Best Dodgers
Trayce Thompson (25) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is tagged out at the plate during the second inning by James McCann (33) of the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York City, Sept. 1, 2022. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
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NEW YORK—Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5–3 on Sept.1.

Francisco Lindor hit a tying double in the sixth and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Darin Ruf after the Mets were held to one hit in five innings by Clayton Kershaw, who made his first start since Aug. 4.