MLB Postseason 2026 LCS Scorecard: Dodgers 9-0 Mets Shutout Streak & Yankees Soto-Stanton Home Run Derby

The League Championship Series delivered a night of historic records and breathtaking postseason drama across both coasts. Our MLB Postseason 2026 LCS Scorecard and Game 1 Recap covers the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dominant 9-0 blowout over the New York Mets behind Jack Flaherty’s gem, matching the all-time MLB record with 33 consecutive scoreless postseason innings, alongside the New York Yankees’ ALCS Game 1 triumph powered by Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton.

LCS Scorecard Snapshot (October 14, 2026)

Complete final scores and record-breaking postseason milestones:

NLCS Game 1 Final: Los Angeles Dodgers 9, New York Mets 0 (Dodgers lead 1-0). Jack Flaherty tossed 7.0 shutout innings allowing only 2 hits with 6 strikeouts.
All-Time Postseason Record Tied: The Dodgers’ pitching staff has now thrown 33 consecutive scoreless innings, tying the 1966 Baltimore Orioles for the longest shutout streak in MLB playoff history.
ALCS Game 1 Final: New York Yankees 5, Cleveland Guardians 2 (Yankees lead 1-0). Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton both homered off Alex Cobb, while Carlos Rodón struck out 9 over 6.0 innings.
Shohei Ohtani RISP Magic: Ohtani went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, improving his postseason batting average with runners in scoring position to an astronomical .778 (7-for-9).

MLB Postseason 2026 LCS Scorecard and Game 1 Recap: Complete Telemetry

Consequently, starting pitching dominance has dismantled the high-flying offenses of both the Mets and Guardians. Below is our verified statistical scorecard from both championship series openers.

Matchup & Score	Winning Pitcher & Line	Key Offensive Performers	Series Status & Game 2 Odds
NLCS: LAD 9, NYM 0	Jack Flaherty (7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K)	Mookie Betts (3 RBI), Ohtani (2 H, 1 RBI)	Dodgers lead 1-0; LAD favored -145 in Game 2
ALCS: NYY 5, CLE 2	Carlos Rodón (6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 9 K)	Juan Soto (HR, 2 RBI), Giancarlo Stanton (HR)	Yankees lead 1-0; NYY favored -165 in Game 2
Kodai Senga (Mets)	1.1 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 4 BB	Struggled with command, walking 4 batters	Mets must reset rotation with Sean Manaea in Game 2
Alex Cobb (Guardians)	2.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB	Gave up solo shot to Soto in 3rd inning	Tanner Bibee scheduled for crucial Game 2 start

How Dave Roberts Engineered 33 Scoreless Innings

Furthermore, the Dodgers’ streak began in Game 3 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres and carried right through Game 1 against the Mets. By pairing aggressive fastballs inside with wipeout sliders in two-strike counts, Dodger pitchers have held opponents to an astonishing .118 batting average during this historic span.

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Key Takeaways for MLB Fans

Game 2 Pitching Matchup (NLCS): Sean Manaea (LHP, Mets) vs. Dodgers Bullpen Game at Dodger Stadium.
Giancarlo Stanton Postseason Monster: Stanton’s home run was his 12th in 32 career postseason games for the Yankees, surpassing Derek Jeter’s postseason home run total.