LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and Freddie Freeman doubled home the winning run in the 10th to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Freeman's slicing fly to deep left field was misplayed by Brandon Nimmo, who got twisted around and appeared to lose sight of the ball as it dropped on the warning track beside him.
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy watches the flight of the ball on a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy watches the flight of the ball on a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) scores past New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
That allowed automatic runner Tommy Edman to score from second base with one out, ending New York's four-game winning streak.
The Dodgers earned their 20th comeback win of the season after blowing a 4-1 lead they established in the first. They also tied the series opener in the ninth on Monday, but lost 4-3 in 10 innings when reliever Tanner Scott got knocked around.
This time, Scott (1-2) retired the side in order in the 10th, striking out Juan Soto and Pete Alonso before Nimmo grounded out.
José Buttó (2-1) intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani in the bottom half before Mookie Betts lined out to left field, bringing up Freeman.
Los Angeles improved to 2-3 against the Mets this season after eliminating them in Game 6 of the 2024 National League Championship Series. Three of the five meetings between the division leaders this year have gone to extra innings, with two remaining at Dodger Stadium the next two days.
Soto, booed by the sellout crowd of 53,424, launched a two-run homer that cut the Mets’ deficit to 4-3 in the third.
New York tied it on Alonso’s RBI double in the fifth that scored Francisco Lindor, who walked and was safe at second on Muncy’s error at third base.
Nimmo hit a grounder to first and outraced Clayton Kershaw to the bag for a run-scoring infield single. The Mets successfully challenged the initial out call, giving them a 5-4 lead and chasing Kershaw.
Muncy’s two-run homer highlighted a four-run first for the Dodgers against Tylor Megill, who recovered nicely after that to last six innings.
Betts returned after missing four games with a slight fracture to his left toe and went 2 for 5.
The grounds crew had to bring out the tarp when a rare June rainstorm pelted Dodger Stadium about 3 1/2 hours before gametime.
Soto made a terrific catch of Will Smith's foul fly in the fourth, lunging over the low retaining wall in right field and hanging onto the ball.
The Dodgers managed just two hits between Muncy’s first homer in the first and his second in the ninth.
Mets RHP Griffin Canning (5-2, 3.23 ERA) starts Wednesday night against Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (3-1, 5.23).
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy watches the flight of the ball on a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy watches the flight of the ball on a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) scores past New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are still reeling from the biggest collapse in franchise history.
A month after that fourth-quarter debacle in Houston, the loss continues to "haunt" players and coaches. And they keep using it as motivation.
Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes, Travis Etienne ran for two scores and the Jaguars moved atop the AFC South with a 36-19 victory against rival Indianapolis in steady rain Sunday.
The Jaguars (9-4) won their fourth consecutive game and extended the Colts’ misery in Jacksonville. Indianapolis (8-5) haven't won at EverBank Stadium since 2014, an 11-game skid that includes a matchup in London.
“At the end of the day, I feel like no one likes us except for us,” Etienne said. "It just goes along with being in this organization and the way this organization has been for some time now. We're not going to get their respect; we kind of don't even care.
“As long as we know what we have inside this locker room, we can go out there and take it. There's no better feeling than being disrespected and having an extra chip on your shoulder and having an extra edge.”
The Jaguars might not get much attention for this win, either, not with the Colts losing quarterback Daniel Jones and maybe their last legitimate hope of making the playoffs.
Already playing with a broken left leg, Jones injured his right Achilles tendon in the second quarter and could be out for the season. The injury often includes a nine-month rehab, meaning Jones could be one-and-done in Indy and the Colts could be looking for a starting quarterback in March.
“It's not looking good," coach Shane Steichen said. “Anytime you lose a guy that puts in so much work and so much effort, and is always there for his team, and showing up with a fibula injury, and goes out there and freaking plays, just so much respect for him. Just so much respect.”
Jones dropped to the ground after throwing incomplete and immediately grabbed the back of his right leg. He slammed his helmet to the ground several times before team trainers arrived. He eventually limped off the field and into the locker room for tests. The Colts quickly ruled him out.
Jacksonville led 14-7 at that point, and the Colts never threatened with backup Riley Leonard in the game. The only other quarterback on Indy's roster is Brett Rypien, who is on the practice squad.
Indy lost its third in a row and fourth in five games, a late-season slump that allowed Jacksonville and potentially Houston to move ahead in the division. Now, with Jones hurt and a daunting schedule down the stretch, it’s fair to wonder whether the Colts win again.
The Jaguars, meanwhile, keep winning and gaining confidence.
Lawrence completed 17 of 30 passes for 244 yards, with no turnovers. He connected with Jakobi Meyers and Tim Patrick for TDs.
Three of Lawrence’s completions gained at least 30 yards. Brian Thomas Jr. had his best game in nearly two months, finishing with three receptions for 87 yards. Etienne ran 20 times for 74 yards, scoring on runs of 3 and 28 yards.
Josh Hines-Allen had a sack for the fourth consecutive game, this one resulting in a safety.
Indy’s Jonathan Taylor gained 74 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries against the NFL’s stingiest run defense. Leonard completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and an interception. He ran for a score late.
Soaked after three hours in the rain, the Jaguars briefly celebrated on the field before heading into the locker room. No one expects to be vaulted into the conversation of Super Bowl contenders.
“It ain't coming. You know that. It's not,” Jaguars coach Liam Coen said. “And that's the beauty of it, and that's totally fine. Houston was good for us, I do believe that.”
Colts: RT Braden Smith (concussion) and CB Chris Lammons (foot) were ruled out. WR Anthony Gould (foot) and DE JT Tuimoloau (concussion) left the game.
Jaguars: RB Bhayshul Tuten was evaluated for a concussion and cleared. He fumbled shortly after his return and played little after.
Colts play at Seattle next Sunday.
Jaguars host the New York Jets next Sunday.
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (15) in the end zone for a safety during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is hit by Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) as he throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) grabs his leg after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) celebrates after getting a safety against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
