When I embarked on this dynasty, it was to have some fun with revisionist history and try to surpass the two world championships the Mets have captured IRL.
Knowing now what they didn't back then makes the mission far easier, I'll be the first to admit it. But, it doesn't dampen the fulfillment of winning another title.
Gene Clines, who was a breakout offensive surprise during the regular season, Joe Morgan, who could be painted as a mild disappointment thus far in his Mets' career, and the imcomparable Roberto Clemente combined to ignite a pivotal uprising in the bottom of the fifth which served as the impetus to a 4-1 triump in Game 6, landing the Mets their second World Series title in three years.
Down, 1-0, in the fifth, New York picked up a leadoff single by Clines. Clemente backed that with a base hit and a throwing error gave Clines the chance to race home with the tying run. Morgan followed with a double to make it 2-1 and Johnny Bench punctuated the scoring with a two-run homer in the seventh.
While Nolan Ryan struggled with command, neutralizing 10 strikeouts with eight walks and eight hits, Nelson Briles was masterful. Scoring a measure of revenge after dropping Game 2, Briles one run on six hits over six innings and Tug McGraw once again was flawless over the final three to secure the crown.
How sweet it is!!
