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The Dodgers were able to take two out of three while in New York, as they lead the series 3-2 going back to Los Angeles. After falling behind in the series 2-1, the Dodgers won back-to-back games in New York to take the series lead.
LA won Game 5, thanks to a quality start from Tim Belcher and some hot bats. Belcher gave the Dodgers seven innings, striking out six while allowing four runs. At the plate, Kirk Gibson hit a three-run homer in the fifth to add to the Dodgers’ lead.
It proved to be the difference maker. Mike Marshall had three hits and also drove in a run.
Starting lineups:
Dodgers:
- Steve Sax - 2B
- Mickey Hatcher - 1B
- Kirk Gibson - LF
- Mike Marshall - RF
- John Shelby - CF
- Mike Scioscia- C
- Jeff Hamilton - 3B
- Alfredo Griffin - SS
- Tim Leary - P
Mets:
- Lenny Dykstra - CF
- Wally Backman - 2B
- Keith Hernandez - 1B
- Darryl Strawberry - RF
- Kevin McReynolds - LF
- Gregg Jefferies - 3B
- Gary Carter - C
- Kevin Elster - SS
- David Cone - P
We’ll be starting Game 5 at 5 p.m. PT. If you join late, skip ahead to however minutes past 5 o’clock it is. For example, if you join at 6:14 p.m., skip ahead to the 1:14:00 mark.