Fri Oct 18 03:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Mets Face Yamamoto’s Dominance in NLCS Game 4
**NEW YORK -** The New York Mets are set to face the formidable pitching of Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night at Citi Field. Yamamoto, who recently signed a 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be making his first road start in the postseason.
Despite being shut out in Game 1, the Mets bounced back with a dominant performance in Game 2. However, they face an uphill battle against the Dodgers’ powerful pitching staff, led by Yamamoto, who recently shut down the Padres in a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza remains optimistic about his team’s chances, highlighting their ability to get runners on base. “The guys that are in there got us to this point,” Mendoza said. “We just haven’t been able to come up with a big hit, but I’ll continue to take my chances with guys.”
The Mets will counter Yamamoto with Jose Quintana, who has been in exceptional form, boasting a 0.57 ERA over his last eight starts. He has yet to allow an earned run in the playoffs and is expected to continue his strong performance.
With Freeman sidelined due to an ankle injury, the Dodgers will rely on the likes of Kiké Hernández, who delivered a game-winning home run in Game 3, and Shohei Ohtani, who has been hot at the plate with runners in scoring position.
On the Mets’ side, Mark Vientos has been a bright spot, leading the team with 15 hits in 10 postseason games.
The game will be broadcast live on FS1 and available on MLB.TV (authentication required).
This matchup marks the fourth postseason meeting between the two teams, with the Dodgers winning the 1988 NLCS and the Mets taking the 2006 NLDS and the 2015 NLDS.
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