The 1988 National League Championship Series was played between the National League West champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the National League East champion New York Mets. The Dodgers won the Series 4 games to 3, en route to defeating the Oakland Athletics in five games in the 1988 World Series. Image File history File links NL-PS_4774. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 12 - Former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Willie Stargell is the only player elected this year to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Championship Series (NLCS) determines who wins the National League pennant and advances to baseballs championship, the World Series, facing the winner of the American League Championship Series. ... The National League West Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890-present) West Division (1969-present) American Association (1884-1889) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1955 NL Pennants (21) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1978 â€¢ 1977 1974 â€¢ 1966 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1956 â€¢ 1955 â€¢ 1953 1952 â€¢ 1949 â€¢ 1947 â€¢ 1941 1920 â€¢ 1916 â€¢ 1900... The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962-present) East Division (1969-present) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1986 â€¢ 1969 NL Pennants (4) 2000 â€¢ 1986 â€¢ 1973 â€¢ 1969 East Division titles (4) 1988 â€¢ 1986 â€¢ 1973 â€¢ 1969 Wild card berths (2) 2000 â€¢ 1999 Major league nicknames New York Mets (1962-present) Major... Major league affiliations American League (1901-present) West Division (1969-present) Major league titles World Series titles (9) 1989 â€¢ 1974 â€¢ 1973 â€¢ 1972 1930 â€¢ 1929 â€¢ 1913 â€¢ 1911 1910 AL Pennants (15) 1990 â€¢ 1989 â€¢ 1988 â€¢ 1974 1973 â€¢ 1972 â€¢ 1931 â€¢ 1930 1929 â€¢ 1914 â€¢ 1913 â€¢ 1911 1910 â€¢ 1905 â€¢ 1902 West Division titles (13) [1... The 1988 World Series matched the Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Dodgers upsetting the heavily favored As to win the Series in five games. ...

Managers: Tommy Lasorda (Los Angeles), Davey Johnson (New York) Thomas Charles Lasorda (born 22 September 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) was a Major League baseball player and manager. ... David Allen Johnson (born January 30, 1943) in Orlando, Florida is a former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. ...

Umpires: Harry Wendelstedt, John McSherry, Joe West, Dutch Rennert, Bob Davidson, Paul Runge Harry Hunter Wendelstedt, Jr. ... John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 - April 1, 1996) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1971 until his death. ... Joseph Harry/Henry West (born October 31, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball umpire who is currently one of the longest-serving umpires still on the job. ... Bob Davidson is a minor league umpire. ...

Series MVP: Orel Hershiser, Los Angeles Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ...

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The Dodgers had won their third NL West title of the 1980s, posting a 94-67 record (.584) during the 1988 regular season and beating out the Cincinnati Reds by seven games. The Mets cruised to the best record in the National League in 1988, with a 100-60 record (.625), easily winning the NL East crown by a full 15 games over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Major league affiliations National League (1890-present) Central Division (1994-present) West Division (1969-1993) American Association (1882-1889) Major league titles World Series titles (5) 1990 â€¢ 1976 â€¢ 1975 â€¢ 1940 1919 NL Pennants (9) 1990 â€¢ 1976 â€¢ 1975 â€¢ 1972 1970 â€¢ 1961 â€¢ 1940 â€¢ 1939 1919 AA Pennants (1) 1882 Central Division titles... This article refers to the American baseball league. ... Major league affiliations National League (1887-present) Central Division (1994-present) East Division (1969-1993) American Association (1882-1886) Major league titles World Series titles (5) 1979 â€¢ 1971 â€¢ 1960 â€¢ 1925 1909 NL Pennants (9) 1979 â€¢ 1971 â€¢ 1960 â€¢ 1927 1925 â€¢ 1909 â€¢ 1903 â€¢ 1902 1901 Central Division titles (0) None East Division...

The NLCS itself was a see-saw affair, with the two teams splitting the first two games at Dodger Stadium. The Series then shifted to Shea Stadium in New York for Games 3, 4, and 5; the Mets took Game 3 before the Dodgers pulled out close wins in both Game 4 (5-4 in 12 innings) and Game 5 (7-4). Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson hit home runs in both games, including the game-winning dinger in the 12th inning of Game 4. The NLCS then went back to Los Angeles, where the Mets took the sixth game 5-1; however, they went on to be blanked by the Dodgers 6-0 in the deciding seventh game, sending L.A. to the World Series for the first time since 1981. Dodger Stadium has been the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball team since 1962. ... William A. Shea Municipal Stadium usually shortened to Shea Stadium, is a baseball stadium in Flushing, New York. ... Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is a former American two-sport athletic star, best known as a Major League Baseball player noted for his competitiveness and clutch hitting. ... 1981 World Series Logo The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years. ...

Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser was named the NLCS MVP. He made four outstanding appearances in the Series, garnering the save in Game 4 and hurling a complete game shutout against the Mets in Game 7. Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ... To save in a sport means to stop a goal or to maintain the lead. ... In baseball, a complete game (denoted by CG) is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game himself, without the benefit of a relief pitcher. ...

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Game 1, Tuesday, October 4, 1988

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The series would open with a classic pitching matchup, pitting the Dodgers' Orel Hershiser, who had won 23 games during the regular season, and carried a Major League record 59 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings into the game against the Mets ace Dwight Gooden, who himself won 18 games during the regular season. A pitchers duel was expected and neither pitcher disappointed. Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Jay Canfield Howell was a Major League Baseball player. ... Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ... Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964 in Tampa, Florida), a. ...

The Dodgers would push across an early run on a 2-out RBI single from Mike Marshall in the 1st inning, but following that, both teams offenses were held in check. The Dodgers would be held hitless until the 7th inning, where they would score their second run off Gooden on an RBI single from Alfredo Griffin. Michael Allen Marshall (born January 12, 1960 Libertyville, Illinois - ) was a utility player with an 11 year career from 1981 to 1991. ... Alfredo Claudino Griffin (born October 6, 1957 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball player. ...

With Hershiser rolling, it appeared the Dodgers would knock off the Mets and take the lead in the series. But in the 9th, Mets Rookie Gregg Jefferies would reach on a leadoff single. He would advance to second on a groundout, and the Mets would finally break through against Hershiser when Darryl Strawberry lined a double into the gap in right center to score Jefferies. Hershiser would then be lifted for ace closer Jay Howell. But the Mets would continue their rally. Kevin McReynolds would draw a walk, and following a Howard Johnson strikeout, Gary Carter would bloop a hit into center field on a 2-strike pitch, in front of a diving John Shelby. Strawberry would score as the ball bounced in front of Shelby, and McReynolds would follow close behind. Shelby's throw to the plate would be true, but McReynolds bowled over catcher Mike Scioscia to knock the ball loose and score the winning run for the Mets. Gregory Scott Jefferies (born August 1, 1967 in Burlingame, California) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball who had a 14-year career from 1987 to 2000. ... Darryl Strawberry on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1986. ... Jay Canfield Howell was a Major League Baseball player. ... Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ... Howard Michael Johnson (born November 29, 1960), nicknamed HoJo, is a former switch hitting third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs from 1982 to 1995. ... Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8, 1954), also nicknamed The Kid, has been regarded as one of the top hitting Major League Baseball catchers in baseball history. ... John T. Shelby (born February 23, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky) was a Major League Baseball player from 1981-1991. ... Mike Scioscia, left, argues with the umpire about a call. ...

The Dodgers would be retired in order in the last of the 9th, and the Mets came away with a comeback win to take the lead in the series.

Game 2, Wednesday, October 5, 1988

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"Justice. Yes, there has to be justice in this universe. Ever heard the saying: Better to be lucky than good? Trash it, because Hershiser was lucky, Doc was good. Look what happened to luck in the ninth inning last night. A Topps brand Tim Belcher baseball card. ... David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Alejandro Pena Vasquez (Born June 25, 1959) in Cambiaso, Dominican Republic, is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, who played for the St. ...

It's called justice--catching up to luck and pummeling it into the ground. We knew about Orel's 59 zeroes, but none of us thought he was invincible. Shoot, Doc pitched a much better game. Trouble is, Orel was lucky for eight innings."

Mets game 2 starting pitcher David Cone wrote the above in an article for the New York Daily News. The article would appear the morning of game 2, and the Dodgers were not pleased upon reading it. They would demonstrate their anger on the field that night. Against Cone. David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Daily News Building, Raymond Hood, architect, rendering by Hugh Ferriss. ...

Mike Marshall would drive in a first inning run for the second night in a row. But in the second, the Dodgers would explode for 4 more runs to take a 5-0 lead and knock Cone from the game. Mickey Hatcher would strike the key blow with a 2-run double. Michael Allen Marshall (born January 12, 1960 Libertyville, Illinois - ) was a utility player with an 11 year career from 1981 to 1991. ... Mickey Hatcher was a Major League Baseball player in the 1980s. ...

Although the Mets would draw within 5-2 on a 4th inning 2-run Home Run from Keith Hernandez, they would draw no closer. Dodgers starting pitcher Tim Belcher would strike out 10 over 8 1/3 innings, and the Dodgers would even the series with a 6-3 victory. Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, who played for the St. ... A Topps brand Tim Belcher baseball card. ...

Game 3, Saturday, October 8, 1988

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Fantastic plays and controversy would mark the afternoon, as the Mets rebounded from deficits twice to earn an 8-4 victory in Game 3. Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Alejandro Pena Vasquez (Born June 25, 1959) in Cambiaso, Dominican Republic, is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. ...

Following a rainout, Game 3 would be played in perfect weather conditions for Football, with grey skies and frigid temperatures throughout the day, accompanied by sporadic rain which turned the field into a muddy mess.

The rainout of the previous night allowed the Dodgers to bring back Orel Hershiser to start on 3 days' rest, while the Mets would counter with Ron Darling, who got off to a rocky start. The Dodgers would score their first run in the second inning on a throwing error by Keith Hernandez on a bunt attempt by Mike Scioscia. The Dodgers would plate another run on an RBI groundout by Jeff Hamilton, and a third run in the 3rd inning on an RBI groundout by Kirk Gibson. Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ... Ronald Maurice Darling (born August 19, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a former starting pitcher for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics and Montreal Expos for a very brief period. ... Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, who played for the St. ... Mike Scioscia, left, argues with the umpire about a call. ... Jeffrey Robert Hamilton (Born March 19, 1964) in Flint, Michigan, is a retired Major League Baseball third baseman. ... Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is a former American two-sport athletic star, best known as a Major League Baseball player noted for his competitiveness and clutch hitting. ...

But the Mets would not lie down against Hershiser. Darryl Strawberry drove home Mookie Wilson with a double in the bottom of the 3rd inning, and in the 6th inning, the Mets would tie the game thanks to some clutch hitting and sloppy Dodgers fielding. Darryl Strawberry on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1986. ... William Hayward Mookie Wilson (born February 9, 1956 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played with the New York Mets (1980-89) and Toronto Blue Jays (1989-91). ...

With Hernandez on first and none out, Strawberry would single to left. When Gibson bobbled the ball in the outfield, Hernandez would attempt to go to third. However, Hernandez slipped twice on the muddy infield, and Gibson was able to recover and throw Hernandez out as he attempted to crawl into 3rd base. Kevin McReynolds would then reach on an error by 3rd baseman Jeff Hamilton. One out later, back to back singles by Gary Carter and Wally Backman would plate the two tying runs, and the Mets had come back once again against Hershiser. But the game was far from over. Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ... Jeffrey Robert Hamilton (Born March 19, 1964) in Flint, Michigan, is a retired Major League Baseball third baseman. ... Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8, 1954), also nicknamed The Kid, has been regarded as one of the top hitting Major League Baseball catchers in baseball history. ... Walter Wally Wayne Backman (born September 22, 1959 in Hillsboro, Oregon) is a retired baseball player. ...

With two outs and the bases empty in the top of the 8th inning, Scioscia would hit a one-hop comebacker back to Mets pitcher Roger McDowell. McDowell lined up to make a throw, and slipped to the ground on the wet mound. His throw to first would be wild, and Scioscia would advance to second base on the error. Following a single, a walk and a pitching change, Randy Myers would walk Mike Sharperson to force home a run and give the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21, 1960 Cincinnati, Ohio - ) was a pitcher with a 12 year career from 1985 to 1996. ... Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Mike Sharperson was a professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a member of that teams 1988 World Series-winning squad. ...

The Dodgers would turn to closer Jay Howell in the bottom of the 8th. Howell would quickly run a 3 ball, no strike count to McReynolds leading off the inning. Suddenly, Mets Manager Davey Johnson came out of the dugout, and asked Umpire Harry Wendelstedt to inspect Howell's glove for an illegal substance. Sure enough, Howell was found to have pine tar on his glove, and he was immediately ejected from the game, and would later be suspended for the remainder of the series. The ejection seemed to undo the Dodgers. Three subsequent relievers failed to hold down the Mets, as they would rally for 5 runs in the inning. Backman would double home the tying run with one out, Wilson would single home Backman with the lead run and Darryl Strawberry would ice the inning with a 2-run single. Jay Canfield Howell was a Major League Baseball player. ... David Allen Johnson (born January 30, 1943) in Orlando, Florida is a former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Harry Hunter Wendelstedt, Jr. ... Darryl Strawberry on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1986. ...

David Cone would shake off his rocky outing from Game 2, and pitched a scoreless 9th inning to close out a sloppy, but nonetheless welcomed victory for the Mets in Game 3. David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ...

Game 4, Sunday, October 9, 1988

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It would be the Dodgers who did the coming back in Game 4, and they would do so in stunning fashion against the Mets ace. Alejandro Pena Vasquez (Born June 25, 1959) in Cambiaso, Dominican Republic, is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21, 1960 Cincinnati, Ohio - ) was a pitcher with a 12 year career from 1985 to 1996. ... Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ... Mike Scioscia, left, argues with the umpire about a call. ... Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is a former American two-sport athletic star, best known as a Major League Baseball player noted for his competitiveness and clutch hitting. ... Darryl Strawberry on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1986. ... Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ...

Dwight Gooden started for the Mets, and the Dodgers would reach him early, just as they had in Game 1. A 2-run single from John Shelby with 2 outs would give the Dodgers the lead. But once again, the Mets would rebound from the early deficit, this time against Dodgers starter John Tudor. Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964 in Tampa, Florida), a. ... John T. Shelby (born February 23, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky) was a Major League Baseball player from 1981-1991. ... John Tudor (born February 2, 1954 in Schenectady, NY) is a baseball player. ...

With no outs and Keith Hernandez on 1st base in the 4th inning, Darryl Strawberry would launch a long Home Run to right off Tudor to tie the score. One batter later, Kevin McReynolds would hit a Home Run of his own, over the bleachers in Left Field to put the Mets ahead. The Mets would further their lead on an RBI triple from Gary Carter in the 6th inning. Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, who played for the St. ... Darryl Strawberry on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1986. ... Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ... Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8, 1954), also nicknamed The Kid, has been regarded as one of the top hitting Major League Baseball catchers in baseball history. ...

With a 4-2 lead going into the 9th inning, and Gooden cruising, the Mets looked to be a lock to take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in the series. Since the 1st inning, Gooden had allowed 1 hit, and only 4 baserunners. But uncharacteristcally, Gooden walked John Shelby to lead off the 9th, after having a 2-strike count. Dodgers Catcher Mike Scioscia would hit next, and his shocking 2-run home run into the Mets bullpen in right field would tie the game and ultimately cripple the Mets. Mike Scioscia, left, argues with the umpire about a call. ...

The game would stretch into the 12th inning, where Kirk Gibson would hit a 2-out solo Home Run off of Roger McDowell. Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is a former American two-sport athletic star, best known as a Major League Baseball player noted for his competitiveness and clutch hitting. ... Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21, 1960 Cincinnati, Ohio - ) was a pitcher with a 12 year career from 1985 to 1996. ...

Although the Mets would load the bases in their half of the 12th inning, Orel Hershiser would come in from the bullpen, the day after starting, and get McReynolds to fly out for the final out of the game, and a most unlikely Dodger victory. Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ...

Game 5, Monday, October 10, 1988

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Merely hours after their heart-stopping comeback win of the previous night, the Dodgers would post another big victory over the Mets. A Topps brand Tim Belcher baseball card. ... Charles Sidney Fernandez (born October 12, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii) was a Major League Baseball player from 1983-1997. ... Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is a former American two-sport athletic star, best known as a Major League Baseball player noted for his competitiveness and clutch hitting. ... Leonard Kyle Nails Dykstra (born February 10, 1963 in Santa Ana, California) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. ...

The Dodgers would jump on Mets starting pitcher Sid Fernandez in the 4th and 5th innings, to run out to a 6-0 lead. Catcher Rick Dempsey would hit a 2-run double in the 4th, and Kirk Gibson delivered the crushing blow with a 3-run Home Run in the 5th. Charles Sidney Fernandez (born October 12, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii) was a Major League Baseball player from 1983-1997. ... Rick Dempsey is a former Major League Baseball catcher, who played from the years 1969-1992, for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. ... Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is a former American two-sport athletic star, best known as a Major League Baseball player noted for his competitiveness and clutch hitting. ...

Behind another strong performance by Tim Belcher, the Dodgers coasted to an easy 7-4 victory and a 3-2 lead in the series. A Topps brand Tim Belcher baseball card. ...

Game 6, Tuesday, October 11, 1988

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California Tuesday is considered either the second or the third day of the week, between Monday and Wednesday. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dodger Stadium has been the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball team since 1962. ... Nickname: City of Angels Official website: http://www. ...

Pitching in the face of adversity, and pitching to keep his team's season alive, David Cone rebounded from his poor outing in Game 2 to post a sterling complete game victory in Game 6. David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Dr. Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) was an American writer, psychologist, campaigner for psychedelic drug research and use, 60s counterculture icon and computer software designer. ... Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ... David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ...

The Mets would take an early lead in the series for the first time, as a sacrifice fly by Kevin McReynolds would plate Lenny Dykstra in the 1st inning to put the Mets ahead. McReynolds would later hit a 2-run Home Run in the 5th inning to put the game out of reach. Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ... Leonard Kyle Nails Dykstra (born February 10, 1963 in Santa Ana, California) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. ...

Cone would scatter 5 hits and allow 1 run in his effort, which knotted the series once again, forcing a decisive Game 7.

Game 7, Wednesday, October 12, 1988

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California The god Woden, after whom Wednesday was named. ... October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dodger Stadium has been the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball team since 1962. ... Nickname: City of Angels Official website: http://www. ...

Behind the pitching of series MVP Orel Hershiser, the Dodgers would shut out the Mets in Game 7 and complete an upset victory in the NLCS. Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ... Ronald Maurice Darling (born August 19, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a former starting pitcher for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics and Montreal Expos for a very brief period. ... Orel Hershiser on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1991. ...

The Dodgers capitalized on two Mets errors in the 2nd inning to put the game out of reach early. Steve Sax hit a 2-run single to knock out Mets starter Ron Darling, and a Wally Backman error led to 2 more runs in a 5-run Dodgers rally. Stephen Louis Sax (born January 29, 1960 in Sacramento, California) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Ronald Maurice Darling (born August 19, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a former starting pitcher for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics and Montreal Expos for a very brief period. ... Walter Wally Wayne Backman (born September 22, 1959 in Hillsboro, Oregon) is a retired baseball player. ...

With Hershiser on the mound, and a big lead, the game was all but over. Hershiser would allow 5 hits over his complete game effort, and his strikeout of Howard Johnson ended the game and capped off a memorable series. Howard Michael Johnson (born November 29, 1960), nicknamed HoJo, is a former switch hitting third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs from 1982 to 1995. ...

External link

• Baseball-Reference.com - 1988 NLCS

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