Alexander: Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty delivers for his hometown team in NLCS opener

LOS ANGELES — I’ll admit a columnist cheat here: There are times, in a game that seems out of hand, when you start writing well before it’s over.

Deadlines, y’know. (Yes, even for a 5 p.m. start.)

But with the New York Mets in town for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, that’s a risk since the Amazins have made a habit of late inning comebacks the last few weeks. (Roaring back from a 24-35 start to make the postseason is an impressive comeback in itself.)

Ah, not to worry Sunday night, at least.