Game 98: Mets vs. Dodgers @ Dodger Stadium

Jorge Sosa looks to continue the Mets recent winning streak in Los Angeles.

The Good: The Mets got on Brad Penny real quick during the second inning. Ramon Castro hit a sac fly to left to score David Wright and Lastings Milledge would single to right to score Carlos Delgado. Wright would add a two-run home run in the third and the Mets seemed well on their way to a win. Although Carlos Beltran would hit his 18th home run of the season in the eighth inning, the Mets would give this game away.

The Bad: Wheels fell off in the fourth and sixth innings as the Dodgers put up a five and three spot, respectively. Ruben Gotay's error on an easy double play in the sixth pretty much sealed the Mets fate.

Overall: Not a good way to lose.

Notes: Today's loss was the first time all season that the Mets lost a game after leading by four or more runs.

Two Cents: You hate to see Gotay make a crucial error the first day the Mets are without Jose Valentin. This loss also prevents them from sweeping L.A. and getting some revenge for last month's sweep.

Final Score: Mets 6, Dodgers 8. Record: 54-43.