New York Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers - June 4, 2025

Hey fellow sports fanatics! You know what time it is? It’s game day, and I can already feel the excitement buzzing in the air! Tonight, the New York Mets are rolling into Dodger Stadium to face off against our beloved Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s break down this matchup because I’m feeling good vibes all around for a victory tonight!

First up, we’ve got Griffin Canning on the mound for the Mets. This guy has been solid with a record of 5-2 and an impressive 2.9 ERA. His strikeout rate is no joke either at about 8.9 per nine innings! That’s some serious stuff right there, and if he gets into a rhythm early, he could keep our bats quiet. But here’s where I start to feel that Dodgers magic coming through—Canning has shown moments of vulnerability; let’s hope we exploit those!

Now let’s turn our gaze to our ace tonight, Tony Gonsolin. With a record of 3-1 and an ERA hovering around 4.2, he might not have numbers as sparkling as some pitchers out there, but don’t let that fool you! Gonsolin brings heat with an average of about 9 strikeouts per game—he knows how to deliver when it counts! What matters is how he controls those innings tonight, especially given the way both teams’ offenses have been performing.

Speaking of offense, you can see why I’m hyped about this matchup! The Dodgers are putting up nearly 5.8 runs per game and hitting .262 collectively—those numbers speak volumes about our lineup’s potency at the plate. Our guys have racked up more hits than most teams with over 9 per game—and trust me; they can string together some wicked rallies when they’re hot!

On the flip side, the Mets’ offensive stats tell another story: they’re averaging just over 4 runs per game with a batting average sitting at .241—not quite what you’d call threatening numbers. While they’ve had their moments (they gave us trouble last time), if Gonsolin can minimize damage early on and keep that tempo going throughout his outing, we should be in good shape.

So what’s my prediction? Buckle up: I’m feeling like the Dodgers will take this one home! Oddsmakers opened us as favorites for a reason; when you combine our home-field advantage with firepower from our hitters and solid pitching from Gonsolin—I say we’re looking at a sweet victory.

As for total points scored? Let’s call it; we’ll be seeing OVER on this one too! Both teams have shown their capacity to light up scoreboards lately (last outing being an intense 6-5). With Canning facing off against a lively Dodgers lineup ready to put on a show in front of their fans—the fireworks should be flying tonight!

Alright folks, grab your jerseys (don’t forget mine!) and settle in because it’s going to be electric out there in Dodger Stadium tonight. Go Dodgers!