New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions May 24th 2025

Mets, Dodgers Regroup After Rainy, Extra-Inning Thriller

Following a wild, rain-soaked, 13-inning marathon that ended after midnight, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets will try to refocus quickly as they square off again Saturday night at Citi Field. The Dodgers are looking to clinch the series, while the Mets are hoping to rebound after yet another gut-wrenching loss.

Dodgers Weather the Storm and the Mets

Friday’s series opener had a bit of everything — a 98-minute rain delay, 40 total players used, 17 pitchers, and 24 stranded runners — but it was the Dodgers who ultimately prevailed 7-5 in 13 innings behind a clutch RBI double from Teoscar Hernández and lockdown relief pitching in extras.

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“Worry about tonight and the start of this game and sort of pick up the pieces and do it the next day.”
— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

The victory marked Los Angeles’ third straight and showcased their resilience in the face of a grueling schedule. Winner Luis Garcia tossed a season-high 2 1/3 innings and escaped bases-loaded jams in both the 11th and 12th innings to seal it.

Now the Dodgers (on a stretch of nine consecutive series against winning teams) will turn to right-hander Tony Gonsolin (2-0, 4.05 ERA), who has a career 0.82 ERA in two starts against the Mets.

Fans following MLB picks and match previews will see the Dodgers’ depth and bullpen poise as key advantages heading into Game 2.

Mets Battle but Come Up Short — Again

For the Mets, it was another case of close, but not quite. They roared back from a 5-2 ninth-inning deficit with three runs off reliever Tanner Scott, capped by a Jeff McNeil two-run triple. But the bats went cold when it mattered most — New York finished hitless in its final 17 plate appearances with runners on base.

“It’s always heartbreaking to lose like this. … I have all the confidence in the world.”
— Brandon Nimmo, New York Mets Outfielder

The Mets’ offensive woes with runners on are becoming a serious concern. They’re batting just .223 in those situations this season — third-worst in MLB — and it’s contributed to their six losses in the past eight games.

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Left-hander David Peterson (2-2, 2.86 ERA) gets the start for New York. He’s 1-0 lifetime against the Dodgers in regular-season play, though his 5.74 ERA in four appearances is less than encouraging. He also posted a 6.00 ERA in two postseason outings against L.A. last fall.

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Momentum Check

Los Angeles has shown composure and depth throughout this recent stretch, while the Mets are searching for both offense and rhythm. Saturday night’s matchup could be pivotal in determining if the Dodgers can continue to roll, or if the Mets can finally turn close calls into wins.