The New York Mets are in a bit of a downswing, having lost three of their last four ahead of a weekend series with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. LA hasn’t fared much better, having just been swept by the lowly Angels.
But even so, the Mets and Dodgers still met in the NLCS last year. It was a hard-fought six-game series. This is a mini-rivalry that dates all the way back to the ’80s, with various playoff meetings scattered throughout the years. Of course, this three-game set won’t be any exception.
For the Dodgers, it’s re-establishing momentum in what’s shaping up to be a tight NL West race.