Syndergaard gave up two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six over eight innings in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old's success on the mound was overshadowed by what he did at the plate. Syndergaard accounted for all four runs the Mets scored in the victory, hitting two home runs off opposing starter Kenta Maeda, one a three-run shot. It marked the first time since 2007 that a pitcher homered twice in one game. On the hill, Syndergaard gave up a pair of homers, and he's now failed to strike out more than six batters in any of his last three starts. However, Syndergaard was efficient Wednesday (95 pitches) and showed no signs of slowing down late, touching triple digits in his final frame. He lines up for home starts against Washington and Milwaukee next week.