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The Los Angeles Dodgers carry a four-game winning streak into Citi Field, where a Mets team sitting 18.5 games back in the NL East is looking for any foothold against the best record in baseball. Los Angeles has been relentless — a .261 team batting average leads all of MLB, and the offense has shown no signs of cooling. Max Muncy has been a driving force, hitting .259 with 20 home runs, 47 RBI, and 58 runs scored. Kyle Tucker adds another dimension with 51 RBI and consistent production throughout the lineup.

For New York, the offense has been a grind — 4.0 runs per game ranks 27th in the league — but there are players worth watching. Francisco Alvarez has shown pop with 12 home runs and a .260 average, and Carson Benge brings speed and energy with 16 stolen bases and 53 runs scored. The Mets need someone to seize the moment against a Dodgers rotation that has been difficult to solve. Emmet Sheehan takes the ball for Los Angeles, while New York will look to its own arms to keep the game within reach.

Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets Game Information

Game Date: July 26, 2026
Game Time: 01:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Spectrum SportsNet LA, SportsNet NY, and MLB.TV – Los Angeles Dodgers
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Dodgers swept New York earlier this season in Los Angeles, outscoring the Mets 14-3 across three games — a head-to-head record that underscores just how wide the gap between these franchises has grown in 2026. At 67-38, Los Angeles owns the division lead comfortably. The Mets at 43-62 are 18.5 games back in the NL East, last in the division, and have dropped three straight. For New York, this is about competitive pride and individual performance. For the Dodgers, it is about sustaining momentum through a demanding road trip.

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 43-62
Home Record: 21-30
Away Record: 22-32
Division Record: 7-18
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .410

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 67-38
Home Record: 31-19
Away Record: 36-19
Division Record: 7-5
Streak: 4 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .638

Stat Leaders

New York Mets (43-62, #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, 53 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 105 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Carl Edwards Jr., 1.50 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 142 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 7 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 14 SV

Los Angeles Dodgers (67-38, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Enrique Hernández, 1.000
RBI Leader: Andy Pages, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 66 Runs
Hits Leader: Freddie Freeman, 115 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andy Pages, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 1.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 118 K
Wins Leader: Justin Wrobleski, 11 W
Saves Leader: Tanner Scott, 16 SV

What to Watch For

Emmet Sheehan takes the mound for Los Angeles carrying a 5.13 ERA and four wins on the season. The stuff is clearly there — 99 strikeouts speak to his ability to miss bats — but consistency has been the challenge. A strong outing against a Mets lineup that has struggled to generate offense would be a meaningful step forward for the right-hander.

On the New York side, Francisco Alvarez remains one of the more compelling young players in the game. His 12 home runs and .260 average represent genuine production from the catching position, and he gives the Mets a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat. A.J. Ewing has also been quietly useful — .263 with 7 home runs, 25 RBI, and 11 stolen bases — providing a blend of contact and athleticism that the lineup needs.

The Mets are without several key contributors, including Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, and Clay Holmes, all on the injured list. That opens the door for players like Brett Baty, who has 33 RBI on the season, to step into larger roles and make a case for themselves against one of the toughest teams in baseball.

New York Mets Injury Report

Juan Soto – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to left calf strain.
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 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
August 04, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
August 05, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians

Los Angeles Dodgers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 04, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 05, 2026 at Chicago Cubs

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.