The New York Mets staved off elimination on Friday, winning NLCS Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers by a 12-6 final. The Mets forced Game 6, but they still trail the best-of-seven series, 3-2. The Mets continued the theme of blowouts in this series.

Not easy to knock out these New York Mets. Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the

On Saturday, the New York Yankees punched the first ticket to the World Series, beating the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings. Now, the Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to do the same, with a 3-2 advantage over the New York Mets and in their return to Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers look to secure a berth in the World Series with a win over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. PDT.

The Mets will send Sean Manaea (12-6) out to make his 33rd start of the season. He is 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA and 184 strikeouts in 181 2/3 innings pitched. The lefty last pitched on

The Dodgers are throwing their bullpen at the Mets for Game 6 of the NLCS, but LA is still favored to win this game and clinch the series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets meet in Game 6 of the NLCS. The Dodgers hold a 3-2 lead in the series and will advance to the World Series with a win. L

After the Mets forced a Game 6 with their 12-6 Game 5 win at Citi Field on Friday, the National League Championship Series moves back to Los Angeles, with the home team looking to put an end to any hopes for an all-New York World Series.