Now a shortstop with the Texas Rangers, the 30-year-old Corey Seager was welcomed warmly as he returned to Dodger Stadium to face his former team.
Giants pitcher Jordan Hicks was battling flu-like symptoms and back tightness leading up to his start against the Houston Astros.
The Dodgers hit four home runs in the sixth inning and have little trouble defeating the Texas Rangers.
The Mets now have 44 errors this season and two more on Tuesday cost New York in their 4-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.