In a game between the two best teams in the National League, Game 2 of the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers series featured dominant pitching performances. Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom took to the mound and was excellent, going 7 innings, allowing one run and striking out 9 Dodger batters.The New York Mets' bullpen closed the door as Edwin Diaz recorded his 29th save to beat the Dodgers 2-1. The Mets are now 83-48 and hold a 3.5 game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.Los Angeles Dodgers@DodgersFINAL: Mets 2, #Dodgers 110617FINAL: Mets 2, #Dodgers 1"FINAL: Mets 2, #Dodgers 1" -@DodgersIt was an incredible game and the Mets certainly made a statement that they could potentially beat the Dodgers in a playoff series, given their dominating pitching.Sammy (no relation to Steve) Cohen@capnsammy@Mets What a game, this is why Mets fans can believe they can beat the Dodgers in the playoffs. This pitching can beat anyone, especially if Ottavino and Lugo can keep pitching like they have2@Mets What a game, this is why Mets fans can believe they can beat the Dodgers in the playoffs. This pitching can beat anyone, especially if Ottavino and Lugo can keep pitching like they haveThe first two games of the series have lived up to the hype. The two teams have split the first two games, with each being decided by one run.jen dig@dig_jen@Dodgers what an insane first two games@Dodgers what an insane first two gamesAfter watching these two games at Citi Field, the atmosphere really felt like an NLCS preview.AeRo (83-48)@AeRo_4459@Dodgers good games guys this is without a doubt the NLCS preview@Dodgers good games guys this is without a doubt the NLCS previewEdgar Deer@AbstractDeer@Mets That single-handedly felt like a top 3 game of the season84@Mets That single-handedly felt like a top 3 game of the seasonSal Toscano@sal_toscano_@Dodgers I really hope we get to see these two teams in the NLCS. The atmosphere will be crazy on both sides 3@Dodgers I really hope we get to see these two teams in the NLCS. The atmosphere will be crazy on both sides 🔥Going into the ninth inning, New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz entered the game. While he ran out, Timmy Trumpet performed live in an epic performance.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaIT HAPPENED! Timmy Trumpet performed Edwin Diaz’s walkout song LIVE at Citi Field96151391IT HAPPENED! Timmy Trumpet performed Edwin Diaz’s walkout song LIVE at Citi Field https://t.co/govP8uXzMl"IT Happened! Timmy Trumpet performed Edwin Diaz's walkout song LIVE at Citi Field" - SNYOverall, an epic game from arguably the two best teams in all of baseball. The two teams will square off in the rubber match tomorrow with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM EDT.New York Mets Player Profile: Jacob deGromJacob deGrom pitches during a New York Mets v Washington Nationals game.Since breaking into the MLB, deGrom has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. In his rookie season, deGrom went 9-6 with a 2.69 ERA, which was good enough to win the National League Rookie of the Year.deGrom's career totals have been incredible, posting a career 2.48 ERA with 1560 strikeouts in 204 career games. deGrom has won 2 NL Cy Young Awards, 4-All Star appearances and has led the league in ERA once.Perhaps his best season came in 2018 when he posted an incredible 1.70 ERA. Here are his highlights from an excellent year:Now in 6 starts, deGrom has posted a 4-1 record with a 1.98 ERA. If deGrom can stay healthy, he is still arguably the best pitcher on the planet.For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.