Vientos makes it personal with grand slam to help Mets get even in NLCS

New York Mets' Mark Vientos celebrates as he rounds the bases after his grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in Game 2 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Los Angeles.

New York Mets' Mark Vientos celebrates as he rounds the bases after his grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in Game 2 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


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LOS ANGELES — The New York Mets' Mark Vientos was well aware of the situation, knowing exactly why the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor intentionally right in front of him to load the bases. Vientos told himself to be insulted anyway. Revenge came sweet, even if it was somewhat manufactured, when Vientos hit a second-inning grand slam that paved the way for the Mets' 7-3 victory to even the National League Championship Series at a game each.

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