Dodgers 2-1 Mets: Yamamoto shines, Tucker wins it
Dodgers beat the Mets 2-1 at Dodger Stadium. Yamamoto dominates, Tucker drives in the winner, and Vesia strikes out the side in the ninth.
www.sofascore.comHere’s the latest on Dodgers vs Mets from current outlets:
- Dodgers edge Mets 2-1 on April 14, 2026, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivering seven-plus strong innings and Kyle Tucker delivering the go-ahead hit in the eighth; Mets stumble to a seventh straight loss. This game kept New York’s record thin and the Dodgers strong early in the season.[1][3]
- Sofascore recap confirms the Dodgers benefited from a late eighth-inning push, with Tucker driving in the deciding run and Alex Vesia closing out the win; Mets were held to 1 run on 4 hits.[2]
Notes and context:
- Mets had dropped games prior to this series with offensive struggles, including a 1-0 loss to the Athletics that preceded the Dodgers series, contributing to their skid heading west.[3]
- Jackie Robinson Day series had Dodgers favored in the matchup with strong pitching from Yamamoto and a timely eighth-inning push, while the Mets looked to rebound after recent rough stretches.[1][3]
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Citations: Dodgers 2-1 Mets recap with Yamamoto and Tucker, summary/box details, Mets skid context before Dodgers series.[2][3][1]