The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the New York Mets in NLCS Game 6 to secure a spot in the World Series

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will return to the World Series for the first time since 2020 after a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.

The Dodgers' offense was the story throughout the series, and it continued Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles, led by Tommy Edman's four RBIs, defeated the Mets for the fourth time in six games.

Both teams wasted no time and started scoring.

The Dodgers started reliever Michael Kopech, who had some trouble in the top half of the first frame.

With a runner on third base, Mets slugger Pete Alonso reached on an infield single, and a throwing error by Los Angeles second baseman Chris Taylor allowed Francisco Lindor to score.

The fans at Dodger Stadium wouldn't stay quiet for long.

The Los Angeles offense jumped on Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea, with Shohei Ohtani getting things started with a leadoff single. After Teoscar Hernandez reached base, Edman continued his fast-paced play in the series, throwing in both runners in a two-run double to give LA a 2-1 lead.

In the third inning, the Mets loaded the bases, but Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda got Jeff McNeil to strikeout, making it a 2-1 game.

However, Edman hit a two-run home run off Manaea to extend the lead and officially rouse the Dodgers faithful. After the Mets pulled Manaea for Phil Maton, he gave up the second two-run home run of the inning to Will Smith as the Dodgers took a 6-1 lead.

Mark Vientos helped the Mets respond quickly by hitting a two-run home run to cut the lead to a 6-3 game.

For the second time in the game, New York loaded the bases in the sixth inning but failed to score a run.

The lack of hits with runners in scoring position proved costly for the Mets, as Ohtani hit another run for Los Angeles with an RBI single, nearly putting the game out of reach.

Both teams added runs, but it didn't matter as the Dodgers would finish the game and the series to advance to the Fall Classic.

Edman was named NLCS MVP after driving in 11 runs, which tied a franchise record for most runs in a single postseason series. Corey Seager drove in 11 runs during the 2020 NLCS.

The 29-year-old, who joined the Dodgers in July, called it “crazy” to end up on this team after his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, struggled this season.

“I have a great team, they just welcomed me with open arms,” Edman told Fox Sports 1 after the game. “I can’t wait to get going.”

The Dodgers face the New York Yankees in the World Series, with Game 1 scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles.

Edman added that it was what he “always dreamed of” when asked about making the World Series and thanked Dodger fans for their support.

“I just want to thank the Dodger fans for coming out and creating an electric atmosphere,” Edman said to a cheering crowd. “…We look forward to seeing more.”

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who won his fourth NL pennant with the team, said he “trusts” his players to make it to the postseason.

“We went through a lot of adversity this year, but let me tell you, this team fought,” Roberts added. “And I think the postseason is about the fight and we have a lot of talent too. It's going to be a great World Series. I think that’s what the baseball world wanted.”

The Dodgers won the World Series four years ago and have won seven Championships.