One of the most unforgettable, craziest nights in baseball history took place over 23 years ago and many fans still remember it. Red Sox fans probably to this day want to just forget about it while Mets fans keep the great memories alive I am sure.
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.
The first two games were played in New York and what a surprise it was when the Red Sox won them both. It was not looking too good for the Mets and they, along with their fans, were down.
But, lo and behold, the Mets luck changed and they won the third and fourth games to make the series even. However, the Red Sox then got the victory in the fifth game and had a great chance of bringing the series to an end with a win in the sixth game.
It seemed like that was destined to happen. It was the bottom of the 9th with the Red Sox in the lead by 2 runs and the Mets did not have any of their players on any of the bases. Everyone was ready to celebrate and thought this game was pretty much over and done with.
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.
What happened next in the same inning was just totally not expected. A dribbler was hit by Mookie Wilson and went down towards the first base line. This looked to be the ending of the game, but the ball went right through Bill Buckner's legs and Ray Knight scored to give the win to the Mets.
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.
Many baseball fans will still claim to this day that this was the best baseball game ever played. Based on the way this all happened, they may very well be right.
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.
The first two games were played in New York and what a surprise it was when the Red Sox won them both. It was not looking too good for the Mets and they, along with their fans, were down.
But, lo and behold, the Mets luck changed and they won the third and fourth games to make the series even. However, the Red Sox then got the victory in the fifth game and had a great chance of bringing the series to an end with a win in the sixth game.
It seemed like that was destined to happen. It was the bottom of the 9th with the Red Sox in the lead by 2 runs and the Mets did not have any of their players on any of the bases. Everyone was ready to celebrate and thought this game was pretty much over and done with.
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.
What happened next in the same inning was just totally not expected. A dribbler was hit by Mookie Wilson and went down towards the first base line. This looked to be the ending of the game, but the ball went right through Bill Buckner's legs and Ray Knight scored to give the win to the Mets.
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.
Many baseball fans will still claim to this day that this was the best baseball game ever played. Based on the way this all happened, they may very well be right.
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