<p>Francisco Lindor played hero again as the New York Mets advance to their first NLCS since 2015.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Tim Healey reports.</p>


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They're headed back to Los Angeles for Game 6 with lots of confidence, belief and swagger; will it be enough?

The Mets beat the Dodgers, 12-6, in Game 5 of the NLCS, extending series and thus the Mets' season. Newsday's Mets beat writer Tim Healey reports.

Pete Alonso's three-run homer sparked an offensive outburst before relievers Ryne Stanek and Edwin Diaz closed the door on the Dodgers.

Pete Alonso hit another epic homer that went a long way toward getting his team back to Los Angeles for Game 6.

Pete Alonso gets the Citi Field party started with three-run homer in the first inning.

The Yankees are one win away from heading to the World Series.

Mark Leiter Jr., added to the Yankees' roster earlier Friday to replace the injured Ian Hamilton, showed he was worthy of the spot in ALCS Game 4.

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer, Juan Soto had a two-run shot and Austin Wells hit a solo homer for the Yankees.

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