WATCH: Dodgers players caught off guard as snake slithers into dugout during NLCS Game 2

In the midst of baseball action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets in Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday, a snake slithered into the home team's dugout and startled several players.

The Mets put in a strong performance to secure a 7-3 victory and tie the series before heading to their home stadium for the next two games. With the action ongoing in the field, a snake found its way into the Dodgers dugout and was spotted by relief pitcher Brent Honeywell on his way back from the mound.

The video has caught the attention of baseball fans across the country and gone viral on social media:

The Dodgers entered Game 2 of the NLCS following a dominant showing in the first game where they shut out the Mets offense.

After throwing nine scoreless innings, the LA bullpen tied the MLB record for most consecutive scoreless innings in a postseason. After equalling the 38-year-old record (previously held by the Baltimore Orioles), manager Dave Roberts announced that they will throw a bullpen game next.

Roberts stayed true to his word and opted to throw a bullpen game, with righty Ryan Brasier given the start. They needed one scoreless inning to break the record, but a Francisco Lindor solo home run in the first inning took that out of their grasp.

The rest of the bullpen didn't fare well either, with reliever Landon Knack taken to the stands by a Mark Vientos grand slam in the second inning. While Anthony Banda and Brent Honeywell kept the Mets lineup at bay, LA's batting superstars couldn't do enough to close the gap. With the series now tied, we're in for an exciting few games ahead.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks out on bullpen's disappointing performance after loss

Just one day after being on the brink of making MLB postseason history, the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen regressed into a slump to lose Game 2 of the NLCS.

While the New York Mets played well on the offensive, LA manager Dave Roberts believes his pitchers could do better. Speaking on Landon Knack's performance after the game, he said:

"I just felt today he wasn't sharp overall."

Knack came on to throw the second inning for the Dodgers and gve up a RBI double to Tyrone Taylor before Mark Vientos hit a grand slam off him in the same inning. After that, they were 6-0 behind and couldn't get back into the game.