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The Dodgers arrive in Queens carrying the best record in baseball at 65-38, fresh off back-to-back series wins against the Phillies and Yankees to open the second half. Los Angeles has been the class of the sport, and this road trip has only reinforced that. On the other side, the Mets at 43-60 are a team navigating a difficult season, but they are not without weapons — and Citi Field gives them a chance to make things uncomfortable for even the best clubs in the game.

For the Dodgers, Max Muncy has been a force, hitting .262 with 20 home runs and 47 RBI, while Tommy Edman is hitting .360 and providing a different kind of offensive threat. Kyle Tucker adds another dimension with 48 RBI and six stolen bases. For New York, Juan Soto remains the gravitational center of the lineup at .283 with 21 home runs and 52 RBI, and Carson Benge has been a spark plug with 52 runs scored and 16 stolen bases. The Mets have enough talent to make this competitive, even if the standings suggest otherwise.

Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets Game Information

Game Date: July 24, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB.TV – Los Angeles Dodgers
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Los Angeles leads its division and holds the best record in baseball, while New York sits 17.5 games back. The Mets have gone 4-6 over their last ten games and are 21-28 at home, making Citi Field less of a fortress than their payroll once promised. The Dodgers, meanwhile, have won both series on this road trip and are 5-5 over their last ten. For New York, every game against a contender is a measuring stick — and with trade deadline decisions looming, individual performances here carry weight beyond the win column.

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 43-60
Home Record: 21-28
Away Record: 22-32
Division Record: 7-18
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .417

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 65-38
Home Record: 31-19
Away Record: 34-19
Division Record: 7-5
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .631

Stat Leaders

New York Mets (43-60, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Juan Soto, 0.283
RBI Leader: Juan Soto, 52 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 52 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 103 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Carl Edwards Jr., 1.50 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 135 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 7 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 14 SV

Los Angeles Dodgers (65-38, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Enrique Hernández, 1.000
RBI Leader: Andy Pages, 68 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 66 Runs
Hits Leader: Freddie Freeman, 109 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andy Pages, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 1.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 113 K
Wins Leader: Justin Wrobleski, 11 W
Saves Leader: Tanner Scott, 15 SV

What to Watch For

Shohei Ohtani is the most complete player in the sport right now, contributing 22 home runs and 66 runs scored while also posting a 1.79 ERA on the mound. His presence alone reshapes how opposing pitchers and managers approach a game. Freddie Freeman adds to the pressure with 109 hits on the season, giving Los Angeles a lineup that punishes any lapse in execution.

For the Mets, Christian Scott has been one of the few genuine bright spots in the rotation, posting a 3.13 ERA with 78 strikeouts. Huascar Brasobán has been reliable out of the bullpen with a 2.75 ERA and 46 strikeouts. Francisco Alvarez, hitting .257 with 11 home runs and 25 RBI, gives New York a legitimate power threat behind the plate. With Mark Vientos on the injured list with a hand injury and Will Smith sidelined for the Dodgers with a neck issue, both clubs are leaning on depth — and that creates openings for players like A.J. Ewing (.274, 7 HR, 11 stolen bases) to step into a larger role and make a case for themselves as the deadline approaches.

New York Mets Injury Report

Dedniel Núñez – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Dedniel Núñez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Mark Vientos – Hand (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right hand fracture.
Clay Holmes – Fibula (D60) – The New York Mets transferred RHP Clay Holmes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to his right fibula fracture.
Austin Warren – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report

Ben Casparius – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Ben Casparius to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Blake Snell – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Blake Snell on the 60-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow.
Edwin Díaz – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies.
Will Smith – Neck (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred C Will Smith to the 60-day injured list with a neck inflammation.
Brusdar Graterol – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Brusdar Graterol from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right shoulder surgery.
Bobby Miller – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Bobby Miller on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder soreness.
Tyler Glasnow – Back (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Tyler Glasnow from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with low back spasms.
Enrique Hernández – Oblique (D10) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed INF Enrique Hernández on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Blake Treinen – Elbow (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Gavin Stone – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Gavin Stone from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Jake Cousins – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Jake Cousins from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to recovery from Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) on his right elbow.

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 25, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 26, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 27, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 28, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 29, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 30, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
July 31, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 01, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 02, 2026 vs Miami Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 at New York Mets
July 25, 2026 at New York Mets
July 26, 2026 at New York Mets
July 28, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 29, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 30, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 31, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 01, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 02, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 03, 2026 at Chicago Cubs

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