Dodgers’ Tanner Scott Sends Strong Message After Loss to Mets originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In a tightly contested 10-inning game on Monday, the New York Mets edged out the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Dodger Stadium.
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The Dodgers managed to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth but faltered in the extra frame.
Closer Tanner Scott, who took the mound in the 10th, struggled with his command, allowing the decisive run by Starling Marte that ultimately sealed the win for New York.
Postgame, Scott candidly acknowledged his performance issues, stating, “Missed locations, especially down in the zone against hitters that I’m supposed to be in different spots…I’m just not hitting my locations, and it’s costing us.”
Scott, a 30-year-old left-handed reliever from Warren, Ohio, began his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017 before playing for the Miami Marlins (2022-2024) and San Diego Padres (2024).
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In January, he signed a four-year deal worth $72 million with the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66).Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
In 2024, Scott was named an All-Star, posting a 2.73 ERA, 31 strikeouts, four saves and a 3-1 record, highlighting his status as one of the league’s premier relievers
That same year, the Dodgers finished with a 98-64 record (best in Major League Baseball), secured home-field advantage through the playoffs and ultimately won their eighth World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in five games.
Last season with the Padres, Scott pitched scoreless innings across five playoff games, striking out seven batters, including four against NL MVP Shohei Ohtani in the Division Series.
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As of Tuesday, the Dodgers hold a 36-24 record, leading the National League West division.
However, with L.A. aiming to defend their World Series title, they will need Scott to regain his form to maintain their edge in tight games.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.