Sean Manaea Pitches Quality Start in Tough 4-2 Loss

Manaea (2-5, 4.74 ERA) provided a strong outing for the Mets in Friday's series opener against the Dodgers, allowing only one earned run across six effective innings. Despite his quality start and the defensive support provided by his teammates, the Mets' bullpen was unable to protect the lead, resulting in a 4-2 defeat. Following the game, Manaea expressed that he relished the challenge of facing the Dodgers' high-powered lineup in this high-profile matchup.