The Mets managed to avoid elimination by scoring early in Game 5. Pete Alonso hit a three-run home run in the first inning to make the score 12-6 and force a Game 6. They hope retirement handler Sean Manaea can repeat his Game 2 victory, although manager Carlos Mendoza will have to keep an eye on his pitcher after he lasted just five innings in Monday's 7-3 win.

Los Angeles, meanwhile, will want to split this series into six instead of seven. That will likely mean relying on superstars Shohei Ohtani (who has a team-best .538 OPS in the series) and Mookie Betts to provide the runs. The Dodgers got a boost as Freddie Freeman (ankle) is likely to play Game 6, while the team has not announced a starter for that critical game.

Here's how to watch Game 6 on Sunday: