Soto exits early; Ohtani drives Dodgers past Mets

Juan Soto was removed from Friday night's game in the sixth inning due to soreness in his left calf, a recurring issue he has been managing since July 16. Mets interim manager Andy Green expressed concern, noting that an imaging scan was planned for Saturday to assess the severity.

The Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately defeated the New York Mets 4-2, with Shohei Ohtani driving in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning via a sacrifice fly. This victory extended the Dodgers' (66-38) superior record against the Mets (43-61), who have faced significant challenges with injuries and underperformance throughout the season.

Despite a strong start from Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, the Dodgers' offense broke through in the later innings. Dalton Rushing's bunt advanced runners into scoring position, setting up Ohtani's crucial hit. Kyle Tucker later added insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth.

The game also featured notable offensive performances from the Mets, including solo home runs by Luis Robert Jr. and Francisco Alvarez. Upcoming, Nolan McLean is scheduled to pitch for the Mets against Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers on Saturday.