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Heroes, zeros from the Mets' loss to the Dodgers: Max Muncy sets record

Heroes, zeros from the Mets' loss to the Dodgers: Max Muncy sets record

The hero zeros and full flash from the Mets' 10-2 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday night in Game 4 of the NLCS:

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A few Dodgers superstars feuded, but Mookie Betts scored three runs and drove in four more in a four-hit night that ended just shy of three in a row.


Mookie Betts celebrates the Dodgers' victory over the Mets on October 17, 2024.
Mookie Betts celebrates the Dodgers' victory over the Mets on October 17, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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The postseason magic was wearing off Jose Quintana, who hadn't allowed an earned run in his first two playoff starts before being charged with five in 3¹/₃ innings.

Unsung hero

The Dodgers bullpen continued its brilliant October, with Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen and Edgardo Henriquez combining to pitch 4²/₃ scoreless innings.

Statistics: 12

Max Muncy reached base in even times, a postseason record.

The infielder walked three times and singled before Danny Young struck him out in the eighth.


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Max Muncy slides to second base in the Dodgers' victory over the Mets on October 17, 2024.
Max Muncy slides to second base in the Dodgers' victory over the Mets on October 17, 2024. Getty Images

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“We had our backs to the wall. Now let's do it again. We'll do our best to add to this story and add more magic, but it's definitely not easy.

“We haven’t really done anything yet. I think this is the appropriate part of the story.”

– Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo

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