Dodgers lose to Mets in NLCS Game 5 as series returns to L.A. [Video]

NEW YORK — Relax. Deep breaths. Relax.

The Dodgers still own this. The Dodgers are still in control. The Dodgers still have the New York Mets right where they want them.

Two games at Dodger Stadium. Win one and advance to the World Series. Shohei Ohtani hot. Mookie Betts hotter. Andy Pages burning out of nowhere. A rested and nearly unhittable bullpen for Game 6. Walker Buehler prepared to throw legendary fists in a Game 7 if necessary.

Done deal, still.

Yes, the Dodgers blew their first shot at the Fall Classic Friday night in a 12-6 loss to the Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS Friday at Citi Field, shrinking their lead to 3-2.

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⚾ Mets 10, Dodgers 5 — End of the fifth inning

Top of the fifth:Mets reliever Reed Garrett struck …