Tucker's RBI lifts Dodgers over Mets in pitchers' duel
PUBLISHED Apr 15, 2026, 1:27 AM ET
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Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 2-1 Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium when Kyle Tucker singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, sending New York to its seventh straight loss. World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked 7 2/3 innings and rookie Nolan McLean pitched seven strong innings in a pitchers' duel. The defeat dropped the Mets into the NL East cellar at 7-11 and extended a skid in which they were outscored 36-10; Shohei Ohtani reached base in his 48th consecutive game after an intentional walk in the eighth. Alex Vesia earned the save, and the Mets' rotation and lineup face scrutiny heading into this week's remaining series.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Prior game (Monday): Justin Wrobleski threw eight shutout innings for the Dodgers.
- Mets experienced an ongoing scoring drought leading into Tuesday's game.
- Tuesday night: Tigers? No — Dodgers beat Mets 2-1 at Dodger Stadium; Kyle Tucker delivered an eighth-inning RBI.
- Yamamoto pitched 7 2/3 innings; Nolan McLean pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts.
- The result dropped the Mets to 7-11, extending a seven-game losing streak during which they were outscored 36-10.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Mets fan, this is a tough stretch. The team's losing streak and scoring drought may be concerning. It's a reminder that sports can be unpredictable. Keep an eye on how the Mets' management responds to this slump.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers benefited directly: Kyle Tucker provided the decisive RBI, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a long quality start, and the bullpen closed the game, preserving the victory and improving Dodgers' game outcomes and momentum.
The New York Mets suffered a seventh straight loss, dropping to 7-11 and being outscored 36-10 during the skid; the offense produced limited runs over multiple games, intensifying pressure on lineup and managerial decisions.
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