Mets drill Dodgers 12-6 in Game 5, stay alive in NLCS

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NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the first inning before the New York Mets fended off several rallies by the Los Angeles Dodgers and staved off elimination with a 12-6 win in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday.

The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series three games to two. Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday night in Los Angeles.

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