NEW YORK -- It shouldn't be this hard for this team to stay above .500. The underachieving Los Angeles Dodgers made it back to two games over break-even with Tuesday night's 9-4 win over the New York Mets. But to do it, the Dodgers had to hold on after nearly blowing a five-run lead, with relievers J.P. Howell, Chris Withrow and Brian Wilson all getting big outs with the tying run either on base or at the plate. Eventually, thanks to a three-run ninth inning, the Dodgers could breathe a little easier.