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The New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5–1 on May 3, 2026, at Angel Stadium, with the visiting offense capitalizing on Angels pitching struggles despite modest overall numbers. The Mets' two home runs and five RBIs powered the victory, while their pitching staff dominated, striking out 11 batters and allowing just six hits and one earned run with a 3.97 ERA. Los Angeles managed only six hits and a .712 OPS, with 11 strikeouts revealing an inability to make solid contact; the Angels' pitching gave up seven hits and five earned runs, posting a 4.54 ERA that proved costly in a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the one-run Vegas total line. Neither team committed errors, but the Mets' efficiency in converting limited opportunities into runs—particularly through the long ball—proved the difference. The Angels' offensive struggles and pitching vulnerability suggest continued difficulties in their rotation if the ERA trend persists into upcoming starts.