Did the Mets really prove they're a threat to the Dodgers?

Did the Mets really prove they’re a threat to the Dodgers?

Aug 9, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil (1) celebrates his solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds with third baseman Eduardo Escobar (10) during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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After a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, the New York Mets got a series win after taking two of three games from the Dodgers at Citi Field. The Mets are now 85-48 with a three game lead over Atlanta in the NL East and are the second-best team (record-wise) in the National League … behind Los Angeles. Spirits are flying high, but was this series enough to prove that they’re a legit threat to the Dodgers in the postseason?

It’s a compelling though. They are 4-3 against L.A. in the regular season and seemingly have all the pieces you need to compete in the playoffs:

An upper echelon pitching staff with two aces
A well-rounded lineup
A really solid bullpen

All of those factors will keep them in games and, against most teams, would make them solid favorites.

But the Los Angeles Dodgers possess something else that will provide a plethora of problems for the New York Mets in the postseason: Left-handed starters.

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