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The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Mets 8–2 on April 15 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, showcasing offensive firepower and pitching control that exposed a significant talent gap between the teams. The Dodgers' lineup was efficient, collecting 12 hits and four home runs while maintaining a .854 OPS, with their pitching staff striking out 14 Mets batters against just two walks and allowing only five hits. New York's offense sputtered throughout, managing just five hits with a .617 OPS and an alarming 14 strikeouts, generating only two runs on two RBIs—a stark contrast to the home team's eight-run output. The Mets' pitching was equally problematic, surrendering 12 hits and eight earned runs while posting a 3.83 ERA, and the Dodgers' clean defensive performance with no errors compounded the visitors' struggles. This lopsided result highlighted Los Angeles's early-season dominance and New York's offensive inconsistency, suggesting the Dodgers could build substantial division separation if they maintain this level of execution.