In a tightly contested game on April 14, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 2-1 at Dodger Stadium. Both starting pitchers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Nolan McLean, delivered outstanding performances, each allowing just one run in the first inning. Yamamoto, who struck out seven batters, retired 20 consecutive hitters after giving up a leadoff home run to Francisco Lindor. McLean matched him with eight strikeouts over his seven innings. The game remained tied until the eighth inning when pinch-hitter Kyle Tucker delivered a crucial hit, allowing the Dodgers to take the lead. The Dodgers' bullpen held strong, with Alex Vesia striking out all three batters he faced in the ninth to secure the win. The game was notably quick, finishing in just two hours and three minutes.