The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, right, and Mookie Betts embrace after scoring on a two-run single by Max Muncy (not pictured ) during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts points to his ankle as he signals to Freddie Freeman (not pictured) on first base while Max Muncy, center, looks on during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts leads off third base during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy drops his bat after hitting a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy, left, hits a two-run single off of New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, right, and Mookie Betts embrace after scoring on a two-run single by Max Muncy (not pictured ) during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, back, and Mookie Betts embrace after scoring on a two-run single by Max Muncy (not pictured ) during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, right, and Mookie Betts embrace after scoring on a two-run single by Max Muncy (not pictured ) during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga looks toward his dugout after allowing a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman (5) is greeted as he returns to the dugout after scoring on a two-run single by Max Muncy (not pictured) during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ dugout, including pitchers Tyler Glasnow, far left, and Clayton Kershaw, second from left, reacts to an RBI single by Shohei Ohtani, not pictured, during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting an RBI single during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux is greeted as he returns to the dugout after scoring a run during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws to the plate during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty pitched seven innings in a 9-0 win. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman stands at first base with his heavily taped ankle during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez scores on a single by teammate Tommy Edman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani drops his bat as he hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Tommy Edman scores past New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Tommy Edman scores past New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Tommy Edman scores during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman watches his RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores past New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, celebrates with teammates as he returns to the dugout after scoring on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty waits to throw during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty pitched seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 win. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, left, is greeted by teammate Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the dugout while receiving a standing ovation during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty pitched seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 win. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, left, is greeted by teammate Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the dugout while receiving a standing ovation during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty pitched seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 win. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, left, is greeted by teammate Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty pitched seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 win. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty is congratulated in the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty pitched seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 win. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez slides safely into second a New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is pulled off the base by a wide throw during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Mookie Betts hits a three-run double during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Mookie Betts hits a three-run double during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Mookie Betts hits a three-run double during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Mookie Betts runs the bases after hitting a three-run double during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, celebrates with teammates as he returns to the dugout after scoring on a three-run double by teammate Mookie Betts (not pictured) during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A Dodgers flag is waved before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
TV personality Jimmy Kimmel, right, watches from the stands during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
New York Mets players and coaches stand on the first base line for the National Anthem before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dodgers utility player Kike Hernandez stands for the playing of the National Anthem before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sits in the dugout before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, right, and Mookie Betts embrace after scoring on a two-run single by Max Muncy (not pictured ) during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
LOS ANGELES — New Yorkers like to complain about how difficult it is to find a good bagel outside of the city. The Dodgers gave them nine to choose from Sunday night.
Picking up right where they left off in their series with the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers continued their scoreless streak with a third consecutive shutout, beating the New York Mets, 9-0, in Game 1 of their National League Championship Series.
Game 2 is Monday afternoon (1 p.m., FOX and FS1).
“Our pitchers have been amazing,” outfielder Mookie Betts said accurately.
It’s a historic run of dominance. The Dodgers have not given up a run since the second inning of Game 3 in the NL Division Series. The 33 consecutive scoreless innings by Dodgers pitchers is tied for the longest streak in postseason history with the Baltimore Orioles, who shut out the Dodgers for 33 consecutive innings during the 1966 World Series.
The Dodgers have scored 23 unanswered runs while holding the Padres and Mets to zeroes during the scoreless streak. Dodgers pitchers have held the opposing hitters to a .127 average (14 for 110) during the streak.
“I think it’s just a collective effort,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “Certainly the players that were involved in all those scoreless innings have been fantastic. Defensively, we’ve been very good, converting outs when we need to. I think the coaches have done a great job of relaying the information and making it tangible and allowing for our pitchers and catchers to do a great job of sequencing.
“And the front office, just the information we get. I just think that how we’re preventing runs, it’s a complete team effort, collective effort.”
The bullpen carried more of the load in back-to-back shutouts to end the NLDS. But it was a starter – they still have those in baseball these days – who kept it going Sunday.
Jack Flaherty retired the first nine Mets in order, didn’t give up a hit until the fifth inning or a run in seven innings and became the first Dodgers starter to touch the mound in the seventh inning of a postseason start since Max Scherzer in Game 3 of their 2021 NLDS against the San Francisco Giants – 20 postseason games ago.
“It was just a pitching clinic,” Roberts said. “I thought he did a great job of filling up the strike zone with his complete (pitch) mix. Used his fastball when he needed to. … And once we caught a lead, he did a great job of just going after those guys and attacking.”
The Mets made Flaherty sweat just once – and then bungled their way out of a scoring opportunity in a callback to their franchise origins.
Jesse Winker led off the fifth inning with a single and Jose Iglesias dumped another into shallow left-center field. Winker got a good jump and rounded second base, heading for third base. Center fielder Kiké Hernandez fielded the ball and set up to throw to third base. Winker saw that and froze. When Hernandez threw across his body to second base instead, Winker was caught in no-man’s land and thrown out.
The next two Mets flew out to end the threat.
“It was a huge play,” Roberts said. “The game was still in the balance, and they started to kind of build an inning.
“But Kiké’s heads-up kind of look – body going towards third and then throw behind the runner – just a heady baseball play. And that right there I thought took the wind out of their sail.”
Having faced down the best team they are likely to face this postseason in the NLDS, Roberts said before the game he wanted his team to “push on” and not “let down your guard or get off the gas.”
Kodai Senga made it easy for them.
The Mets’ starting pitcher made just one start during the regular season due to shoulder and calf injuries and was limited in how many pitches he would be able to throw in a postseason start. He burned up 23 of them in the first inning, walking three consecutive batters to load the bases with one out. After Will Smith flew out and the runners held, Max Muncy came through with a two-out, two-run single.
“I thought you could see clearly that Senga just didn’t have his ‘A’ stuff tonight,” Roberts said. “The split was non-competitive. He didn’t use his sweeper. And then he was just relying on the cutter, working behind hitters, walking guys.”
Senga walked the first batter he faced in the second inning as well. After Tommy Edman bunted him to second, Shohei Ohtani drove in the Dodgers’ third run with a single.
That was it for Senga, who threw just 10 strikes in his 30 pitches. The Dodgers did nothing to help him. Of his 20 pitches outside the strike zone, Dodgers hitters swung at just two – one cutter and one slider.
“We wanted to get Senga out of the game early,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said. “We knew his pitch count was not going to be that high. Get to their bullpen, kind of create some havoc for them later on in the series.”
Kiké Hernandez led off with a single and moved up on their second sacrifice bunt of the game, this one by Gavin Lux. Edman cashed it in with an RBI single and Ohtani followed with a 116.5 mph laser off the wall in right-center field. When Starling Marte bobbled the ball, Edman scored from first and Ohtani moved to second. Freeman drove him in with another two-out hit.
In the first postseason of his MLB career, Ohtani has built an odd stat line – he is 6 for 8 with runners on base, 0 for 16 when he bats with the bases empty.
The bases were loaded after Ohtani walked in the eighth inning, then Betts drove in three runs with a double.
“I think after an intense series like the last one where you play with a lot of energy, we were aware that you can definitely fall into a little lull and come out flat,” Edman said. “So we really made it a priority to come out with that energy and really take it to them and we did a great job of that in the first few innings. Kept the momentum up.
“Come out with the same energy and get after them again tomorrow.”
The Dodgers will try to break their tie with the Orioles by going with a bullpen game in Game 2.
“Thirty-three scoreless innings in a row now? It’s been unbelievable,” Lux said. “And against playoff lineups that have really good hitters in them. They (the bullpen) have been horses for us all year.”
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