Over 23 years later, the memories of an epic baseball game still burn bright in the minds of many baseball fans. Mets fans appreciate this game more so than anyone else, and Red Sox lovers still have nightmares about what took place on that crazy night.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets went to the World Series in 1986. It was destined to be a remarkable game as they were both at the top of their leagues.
To the surprise of many, New York lost its first two games at home, going down pretty easily to a confident Red Sox team. Things didn't look too promising for the Mets and their fans.
Fortunately, the team's fortunes turned during the next few games and the Mets evened the series before falling behind by a 3 games to 2 count. Game 6 would give the Red Sox a chance to close out the series in Queens.
It looked like this was about to occur. Boston led the game by two runs in the bottom of the 9th inning and the Mets had no one on base. The champagne bottles were corked and the game was all but done.
Somehow, the Mets kept the game alive with a few base hits after being down to their last strike on several occasions. Before long, a wild pitch sent a runner home, tying up the game. The crowd was uproarious; this was history in the making.
After this, the most unexpected of all events occurred. During that same inning while the game was tied, Mookie Wilson hit a dribbler down the first base line. What looked as if it would be an easy out went straight through the legs of Bill Buckner, sending Ray Knight home and giving the Mets the win.
The seventh game of that World Series was also won by the Mets, and it will always be among the most spectacular, memorable games that have occurred throughout the history of professional baseball.
There are so many fans of baseball that will always believe that this was indeed the greatest game of baseball that ever took place. And, judging from how it happened, maybe they are correct in that thinking.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets went to the World Series in 1986. It was destined to be a remarkable game as they were both at the top of their leagues.
To the surprise of many, New York lost its first two games at home, going down pretty easily to a confident Red Sox team. Things didn't look too promising for the Mets and their fans.
Fortunately, the team's fortunes turned during the next few games and the Mets evened the series before falling behind by a 3 games to 2 count. Game 6 would give the Red Sox a chance to close out the series in Queens.
It looked like this was about to occur. Boston led the game by two runs in the bottom of the 9th inning and the Mets had no one on base. The champagne bottles were corked and the game was all but done.
Somehow, the Mets kept the game alive with a few base hits after being down to their last strike on several occasions. Before long, a wild pitch sent a runner home, tying up the game. The crowd was uproarious; this was history in the making.
After this, the most unexpected of all events occurred. During that same inning while the game was tied, Mookie Wilson hit a dribbler down the first base line. What looked as if it would be an easy out went straight through the legs of Bill Buckner, sending Ray Knight home and giving the Mets the win.
The seventh game of that World Series was also won by the Mets, and it will always be among the most spectacular, memorable games that have occurred throughout the history of professional baseball.
There are so many fans of baseball that will always believe that this was indeed the greatest game of baseball that ever took place. And, judging from how it happened, maybe they are correct in that thinking.
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