VIDEOS: Mets' Cuddyer makes pair of blunders in left field

Michael Cuddyer had a rough day at Dodger Stadium.

A surprise to be named to the lineup over rookie Michael Conforto in the first place, Cuddyer didn't help his stock Friday with a pair of misplays during Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It started in the second inning, when the 36-year-old couldn't reach a Justin Turner line drive. Jacob deGrom was unable to hide his frustration.

One inning later, Cuddyer had a chance for redemption as Corey Seager looped a high fly ball to left, but the 15-year veteran - who has accrued -66 Defensive Runs Saved in his career - watched the ball glide over his head again for a ground-rule double.

"The ball was flying in the first couple of innings," Cuddyer told Adam Rubin of ESPN. "I misread both of them. But fortunately for me, fortunately for our team, Jake was dominant. He didn't let it affect him, and he went out there and took care of me."

Cuddyer wasn't helping at the plate, either, starting the game 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts.