The New York Mets faced a disappointing 2-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a thrilling pitcher's duel on Tuesday night. Nolan McLean showcased his talent, striking out eight batters and allowing just one run over seven innings, which lowered his ERA to 2.08. Francisco Lindor gave the Mets an early lead with a 402-foot home run, marking his first of the season and breaking a 20-inning scoreless streak. However, the Mets' offense faltered as they managed only four hits throughout the game. Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers matched McLean's performance, yielding one run with seven strikeouts over seven innings. The game turned in the eighth inning when Kyle Tucker delivered an RBI single, giving the Dodgers a crucial lead. The Mets ended the game with three consecutive strikeouts in the ninth, sealing their seventh straight loss. The series continues with the final game on Wednesday night.