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1986 New York Mets (#20) 4, 2000 New York Yankees (#109) 2
MVP: Sid Fernandez (NYM 1986) 2-0, 1.13 ERA, 16.0 IP, 18 K, 6 BB, 10 HA
Game 1 was a blowout, but innings 4-6 did feature Dwight Gooden playing for both teams at the same time. Granted, it was the Mets' fresh-faced, young phenom against the Yankees' grizzled, end-of-the-career veteran, but I think it was the first time something like this has happened in the tournament (but certainly not the last). Anyway, Game 2 easily went to the Yankees and, despite the close score, the Mets had no worries in Game 3. Game 4 was a pitchers' duel between Dwight Gooden and Roger Clemens, and it was 1-1 after 9. In the top of the 10th, Wally Backman hit a 2-RBI single to give the Mets a 3-1 lead. But the Yankees didn't go quietly, and they started the bottom of the 10th with Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Glenallen Hill all hitting singles, which were followed by a Bernie Williams sac fly. But neither David Justice nor Jose Canseco could advance the runners, and the Mets held on for a 3-2 win. The Yankees came back with a 3-2 win of their own in Game 5, and then tried a 9th inning comeback in Game 6, while down 2-0, to avoid a series loss. But with 2 out and David Justice on 2nd, Tino Martinez hit a single to left, and Justice tried to score... but he was cut down by a throw from Mookie Wilson to end the series.
Scores:
NYM 10 NYY 2
NYY 5 NYM 2
NYM 4 NYY 2
NYM 3 NYY 2 (10)
NYY 3 NYM 2
NYM 2 NYY 0
The 1986 Mets' next opponent will be the 1976 Reds, who swept the 1916 Red Sox in 4 straight.
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