April 27, 1986: Mets defeat nemesis John Tudor to complete sweep of Cardinals
Few teams in baseball history have had the luxury of all but…
September 20, 1986: Rookies John Gibbons and Stan Jefferson propel Mets to win over Phillies
The New York Mets clinched their first postseason berth since…
June 13, 1986: Darryl Strawberry’s walk-off single beats Pirates
“For me, Friday the 13th was a good day.”—Darryl Strawberry…
July 20, 1986: Astros outlast Mets’ rallies, win in 15 innings on controversial call
Two high-striving National League clubs – the NL East-runaway…
April 18, 1986: Ron Darling shuts down Phillies as Mets begin 11-game winning streak
After finishing second in the National League East in 1984 and…
June 10, 1986: Tim Teufel’s pinch-hit grand slam gives Mets the win over Phillies
The New York Mets took sole possession of first place in the…
October 5, 1986: Mets cap 108-win regular season as Ron Darling, Sid Fernandez combine for shutout
The mighty New York Mets held a 19-game lead over their closest…
May 22, 1986: Mike Krukow and Chili Davis lead Giants over Dwight Gooden, Mets
You could understand if the self-assured New York Mets felt more…
April 21, 1986: Mets preview October magic by rallying in 8th and 9th for win over Pirates
During their 1986 championship quest, the New York Mets minted…
August 5, 1986: Jerry Mumphrey’s pinch-hit homer lifts Cubs past first-place Mets
The New York Mets arrived at Wrigley Field in August 1986 with…
August 4, 1986: Eckersley, Cey lead Cubs past first-place Mets
The Chicago Cubs overcame two ejections and the first-place New…
April 8, 1986: Gooden’s complete game leads Mets to win on Opening Day
As the 1986 season dawned, the New York Mets occupied the doorstep…
October 14, 1986: Gary Carter’s 12th-inning single wins Game 5 of NLCS
Before the 1986 NLCS started, many observers pointed to the greatest…
October 11, 1986: Lenny Dykstra’s homer wins Game 3 for Mets
“This is a great feeling,” Lenny Dykstra said after the game.…
September 4, 1986: Mets, Red Sox play charity game in World Series preview
Looking back on it now, it was something akin to a 1972 moviegoer…
April 30, 1986: Mets extend winning streak to 11 despite Gooden’s ‘worst game’
Dwight Gooden called it his "worst game in a long time. 'I embarrassed…
May 27, 1986: Darling whiffs 12 as Mets brawl with Dodgers
The New York Mets were in a bad mood. After bolting out of the…
July 11, 1986: Mets brawl, bash Braves behind Gary Carter’s two homers
The 1986 Mets led the NL in scoring, but pitching was the club’s…
September 28, 1986: Strawberry delivers with 11th-inning homer to beat Bucs
The misery that was the 1986 National League East pennant race…
October 18, 1986: Red Sox win World Series opener in wintry weather
If the last word on the 1986 World Series was “unforgettable,”…
October 19, 1986: Clemens-Gooden duel falls flat as Red Sox win Game Two
For every great World Series pitcher’s duel, there are a dozen…
September 17, 1986: Gooden, Magadan lead Mets to first division title in 13 years
“I can’t say enough about it, or savor it enough,” said…
July 22, 1986: Mets win extra-inning slugfest with brawl and home run
Rodney Dangerfield is credited with saying, “I went to a fight…
October 15, 1986: Mets win NLCS thriller in 16 innings
Time and again during their run to the world championship in…