Dodgers Highlights: Gavin Lux Leads Offense Against Mets; Jake Reed Gets First Save

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell into an early deficit and played with a short bullpen, but came from behind for a 4-3 win over the New York Mets in the series opener at Citi Field.

Tuesday’s matchup between the teams with the top records in the National League didn’t produce the cleanest game, but it did feature several tense moments. Gavin Lux was involved in multiple high-leverage situations, and he produced a game-high three RBI to lead the Dodgers offense.

Lux’s first hit was a two-run single into left field that provided the Dodgers with a 3-1 lead in the third inning. The Mets pulled even in the fourth, but Lux provided what held as a game-winning hit in the seventh inning.

Freddie Freeman provided the initial spark by leading off with a hustle double on a soft grounder that beat the shift and rolled into left field. Will Smith pinch-hit for Joey Gallo but was intentionally walked with one out.