The National League Championship Series (NLCS) started on a sour note for the New York Mets as they suffered a crushing 9-0 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night. The Dodgers dominated from the outset, extending their streak of 33 consecutive scoreless innings, tying a postseason record set by the 1966 Baltimore Orioles.
While the Dodgers’ pitching was nearly untouchable, the Mets made things easier with a costly mistake from Jesse Winker that left fans fuming. In the fifth inning, with the Mets already down 6-0 and no outs, Winker made a critical baserunning error that drew widespread criticism.
After Jose Iglesias hit a single to center, Winker appeared to be on track to make it to third base with ease. However, halfway to third, he inexplicably stopped, allowing the Dodgers to throw him out at third. The miscue not only halted any momentum but also underscored the Mets’ struggles in a game where nothing seemed to go right.
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Fans quickly took to social media to criticize Winker’s baserunning blunder, calling it “pathetic” and “inexcusable,” with many pointing to the mistake as a symbol of the Mets’ disorganized effort during the crucial Game 1 loss.
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