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NLCS GAME ONE


We are in New York and the Mets are pitching Ron Darling (21-5, 2.32).

The Giants are going with Bruce Ruffin (19-10, 2.93).

I have gone 3 for 27 against Darling.

It is time. My first playoff game ever.

Keeping my nerves in check as much as possible, I led off the game by flying out to Lenny Dykstra in centre.

The Mets opened the scoring in the bottom of the first after Wally Backman, doubled, stole 3rd, and scored on a Darryl Strawberry groundout.

Mets lead 1-0

I came up with two out in the 3rd and I struck out.

I made my first defensive play in the bottom half, grabbing a Darling grounder for the 1st out.

I then got the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th by catching a Greg Vaughn pop up.

I came up in the 6th with none out and Bruce on 1st. I walked on six pitches. Darling struck out the next three guys.

In the bottom half Backman scored on a Kevin Mitchell single.

Mets lead 2-0

They scored again in the 7th when Carlton Fisk crossed on a Dykstra fielder's choice.

Mets lead 3-0

I came up with one out in the 8th and dropped one into right for a single. I was erased on a fielder's choice by Mike Aldrete.

Frank Williams took over for us after Bruce was lifted for a pinch hitter.
He lasted one batter, striking him out, before having to leave with a pain in his back.
Mark Davis took over. I got the 2nd out behind him, off a Mitchell grounder.

We were never able to score. Ron Darling and Roger McDowell combined for a shut out and we were down 1 game to none.

I went 1 for 3 with a single and a walk.

It turned out that Frank wasn't really hurt. Maybe the stress got to him.

Tomorrow it is Doyle Alexander vs Dwight Gooden.