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Message #: 23851
Game 1 Bob Ojeda whiffed 11 batters as the smoking-hot New York NL Mets defeated the Montreal Expos in 16 innings 5 to 4 at Shea Stadium.
Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings. New York NL was victorious in the 16th inning. Howard Johnson opened up the inning nicely when he drew a walk. Darryl Strawberry stepped up next and he drew a walk. Lenny Dykstra then laced a base-knock. Dykstra took second on the throw. Brad Wellman came up and he drew a walk to load the bases. Dick Schofield came to the plate and reached on an error. New York NL had a total of 11 hits for the game.
Don Aase (2-1) got credit for the victory, pitching 2/3 of an inning and allowing no runs. Charlie Puleo (2-3) was the loser in relief.
No one has been able to stop New York NL lately as they lengthened their winning streak to 7 games. Game 2 40,294 fans watched an exciting game at Shea Stadium. The smoking-hot New York NL Mets topped the Montreal Expos by the slimmest of margins, 3 to 2.
New York NL came up with 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning when they came up with 3 base hits. They ended up being the winning runs. New York NL finished with just 5 hits in the victory.
Mike Scott (6-5) went 6 innings allowing 2 runs for the win. Randy Myers was credited with his 7th save. Dennis Martinez (10-4) was hit with the loss. He surrendered only 3 runs and 5 hits in 8 innings. Game 3 49,229 fans watched an exciting game at Shea Stadium. The blistering-hot New York NL Mets topped the Montreal Expos by the slimmest of margins, 5 to 4.
Both teams had scored 4 runs after nine full innings. Finally, New York NL prevailed in the 10th inning. After an out was recorded, Mackey Sasser doubled. One out later, Dave Magadan came to the plate and doubled giving New York NL the victory and sending the 49,229 home-town fans home happy. For the game New York NL out-hit Montreal 14 to 11.
Randy Myers (7-1) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 2 innings. Charlie Puleo (2-4) was the loser in relief. He allowed 1 run and 5 hits in 2 and 2/3 innings.
New York NL continued their winnings ways improving their record to a division leading 51-29. They are 9-1 in their last ten games. Steve Bivens was unhappy with his club's recent performance. 'We can't keep losing games' he said. 'It gets to be embarrassing after a while.' Game 4 Dwight Gooden (5-4), with relief help from Don Aase, blanked the Montreal Expos at Shea Stadium. The blistering-hot New York NL Mets scored scored 7 runs for the victory.
Gooden put on a good performance. He allowed just 4 hits and 2 walks in 8 and 1/3 innings. New York NL managed only 3 hits on the afternoon.
Floyd Youmans (1-1) was tagged with the loss. He gave up 4 runs and 2 hits in 6 innings. For New York NL, the victory kept their winning streak on the march. 'It seems we can't lose these days', Jon Fellows volunteered after the game. Then after a moment to reflect he lamented, 'Oh great! Now I've gone and jinxed us!' |