Dodgers Feast on Mets Lefty in Series Opener

Los Angeles' right-handed bats power past New York at Dodger Stadium

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:24pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Mets and Dodgers, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape, capturing the raw energy and movement of the sport.The Dodgers' explosive offense looks to overpower the struggling Mets in the series opener at Dodger Stadium.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to take advantage of Mets southpaw David Peterson's struggles when the two teams meet in the series opener at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have had success against Peterson in the past and are batting .325 with five doubles and seven home runs off the left-hander. Los Angeles is also swinging the bats well against lefty pitchers this season, batting .286.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the richest and most talented teams in baseball, with the defending champion Dodgers hosting the Mets. The Dodgers' ability to feast on left-handed pitching could give them a significant edge in the series opener, as the Mets have struggled against southpaws this season.

The details

The Dodgers will send right-hander Justin Wrobleski to the mound, who has a 4.00 ERA through his first three starts. The Mets, on the other hand, will counter with Peterson, who has a 6.14 ERA and is allowing opponents to hit .344 against him. Los Angeles has won two of the last three meetings between these teams at Dodger Stadium.

  • The series opener is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026 with a first pitch time of 10:10 p.m. ET.
  • The Dodgers recently took two out of three games from the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium.

The players

David Peterson

New York Mets left-handed starting pitcher who has struggled with a 6.14 ERA through his first three starts.

Justin Wrobleski

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed starting pitcher who has a 4.00 ERA through his first three starts.

Teoscar Hernandez

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder who recently hit a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers.

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What’s next

The Mets will look to bounce back after being shut out in two of their last three games, while the Dodgers will try to continue their success against left-handed pitching.

The takeaway

This series opener features a classic matchup between the Dodgers' powerful right-handed lineup and the Mets' struggling left-handed starter. If the Dodgers can continue to hit lefties well, they could cruise to a series-opening victory at home.