Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien each delivered three-run home runs to propel the New York Mets to an 8-3 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The game took place on Wednesday evening, with the Mets overcoming a 3-1 deficit late in the contest.

The Dodgers held a 3-1 lead entering the bottom of the sixth inning, but their relief pitcher Jack Dreyer allowed consecutive walks to rookie Carson Benge and pinch hitter Luis Robert Jr., putting runners on first and second with no outs. Taylor capitalized on the opportunity by connecting for a three-run homer off Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips, turning a one-strike, one-ball count into a game-changing swing that sent the ball over the left-field fence and gave the Mets a 4-3 advantage.

In the following inning, Semien extended New York’s lead with his own three-run shot. His homer further distanced the Mets from the Dodgers, putting the score at 7-3. New York added an insurance run later, ultimately securing the 8-3 final score.

The Mets’ offense was paced primarily by their power displays in the sixth and seventh innings, while Dreyer’s walks contributed to the shift in momentum. Phillips took the loss, falling to 0-2 on the season.

With the win, the Mets improved their standing and demonstrated resilience against a Dodgers team that had previously held the lead. The loss marked a setback for Los Angeles, as their bullpen struggled to contain New York’s offense down the stretch.