Mets-Dodgers Game Halted by Rain with Dodgers Threatening
The Mets and Dodgers went into a rain delay Friday night at Citi Field, with Los Angeles threatening in the top of the third inning of a scoreless game.
Freddie Freeman was at the plate with runners on second and third when heavy rain forced the stoppage around 8 p.m. ET. The delay comes with both teams looking to add to their impressive early-season win totals – the Dodgers sit at 31-15 while the Mets have climbed to 30-15.
Clayton Kershaw has looked sharp through two scoreless innings for the Dodgers. It’s an encouraging sign after the future Hall of Famer had a rocky season debut following his return from offseason shoulder surgery. The Mets have countered with Griffin Canning on the mound.
It’s been a soggy week in New York, and the forecast doesn’t look promising for the remainder of the weekend. While a doubleheader might eventually be necessary, both clubs would prefer to complete this matchup tonight rather than compress their schedule.
The Mets-Dodgers series features two of baseball’s hottest teams. They’ve combined for 61 wins already, making this a potential playoff preview between NL powerhouses. The Dodgers’ offense leads MLB in several categories, while the Mets have been one of baseball’s biggest surprises with their balanced attack.
The clubs will have to wait to see which team adds another win to their impressive total. For now, tarps cover the infield as rain continues to fall in Queens.
