Mike Scott was sensational...
Johnny Bench was incredibe at the plate and behind it...
BUT
It was all lost as the Mets dropped Game 4, 2-1, in a 17-inning drama that has the Tigers on the brink of a World Series title.
These are not excuses...merely facts. The absence of Joe Morgan leaves a gaping hole with the platoon of Kevin Drury/Fred Andrews. Their spot in the order is basically to concede an out.
Reggie Jackson has been a no-show, batting .176 with 13 Ks in 36 post-season ABs.
We can't get a leadoff man aboard, but getting a number of two-out base knocks that demand clutch swings that haven't ensued.
Box and Game Log below. Painful outcome to grind for 17 and absorb the loss.
