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Encyclopedia > 2000 National League Division Series

The 2000 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Sunday, October 8, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a "wild card" team – participating in two best-of-five series. They were: The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series (NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series. ... For other uses, see National League (disambiguation). ... is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

The higher seed (in parentheses) had the home field advantage (Games 1, 2 and 5 at home), which was determined by playing record. The Cardinals were awarded home field advantage rather than the Braves due to their 4-3 advantage in head-to-head play. Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston...


The Cardinals and Mets went on to meet in the NL Championship Series (NLCS). The Mets beat the Cardinals 4 games to 1 to advance to the 2000 World Series, where they would face the American League champion New York Yankees. The 2000 National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseballs National League, was played between the Central Division champion St. ... Dates October 21, 2000–October 26, 2000 MVP Derek Jeter (New York Yankees) Television network FOX Announcers Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, and Bob Brenly Umpires Ed Montague, Jerry Crawford, Tim McClelland, Tim Welke, Charlie Reliford, Jeff Kellogg MTA logo for the 2000 Subway Series. ... The 2000 American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees and the Wild Card Champion Seattle Mariners. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as...


Managers:

Umpires: Jeff Kellogg, Gary Cederstrom, Ed Montague, Dan Morrison, Larry Young, Ted Barrett (San Francisco-New York, Games 1-2; St. Louis-Atlanta, Game 3); Rich Rieker, Terry Craft, Jerry Crawford, Brian Gorman, Rocky Roe, Mike DiMuro (St. Louis-Atlanta, Games 1-2; San Francisco-New York, Games 3-4) Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Johnnie B. Dusty Baker, Jr. ... Anthony LaRussa, Jr. ... Bobby Cox (born May 21, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) a graduate of Selma High School in Selma, California and Reedley College, class of 1959, Reedley, California, is the current and longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Jeffrey William Kellogg (born August 29, 1961 in Coldwater, Michigan) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1991 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. ... Gary L. Cederstrom (born October 4, 1955 in Bismarck, North Dakota) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the American League from 1989 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. ... Ed Montague with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa Edward Michael Montague (born November 3, 1948 in San Francisco, California) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. ... Larry Eugene Young (born February 6, 1954 in Dixon, Illinois) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. ... Reverend Edward George Ted Barrett (born July 31, 1965 in Pasco, Washington) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. ... Gerald Joseph Crawford (born August 13, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an umpire for Major League Baseball. ... Brian Gorman (born June 11, 1959 in Whitestone, Queens, New York City) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. ... John Andrew Rocky Roe (born August 16, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1979 to 1999 and in both leagues in 2000 and 2001. ... Michael Ryan DiMuro (born October 12, 1967 in Dunkirk, New York) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. ...


Television:

Series Network(s) Play-by-play Color Commentator(s)
St. Louis Cardinals/Atlanta Braves ESPN Jon Miller Joe Morgan
New York Mets/San Francisco Giants ESPN (Games 1, 4), FOX (Games 2, 3) Jon Miller (Games 1, 4)
Thom Brennaman (Game 2)
Joe Buck (Game 3)
Joe Morgan (Games 1, 4)
Bob Brenly (Game 2)
Tim McCarver(Game 3)

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Play-by-play, in broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a sporting event with a voiceover describing the details of the action of the game in progress. ... A color commentator (colour commentator in Canada), sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the play-by-play announcer by filling in any time when play is not in progress. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... ESPN Major League Baseball is a promotion of Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2, with simulcasts on ESPNHD or ESPN2HD. Major League Baseball on ESPN debuted on April 15, 1990 with Sunday Night Baseball, ESPN Major League Baseball is guaranteed to remain on air until 2013. ... Jon Miller (born October 11, 1951 in San Francisco, California) is an American sportscaster, known primarily for his broadcasts of Major League Baseball. ... This article is about the former Major League Baseball player. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... ESPN Major League Baseball is a promotion of Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2, with simulcasts on ESPNHD or ESPN2HD. Major League Baseball on ESPN debuted on April 15, 1990 with Sunday Night Baseball, ESPN Major League Baseball is guaranteed to remain on air until 2013. ... MLB on FOX is the Fox Broadcasting Companys de facto brand name for their coverage of Major League Baseball. ... Jon Miller (born October 11, 1951 in San Francisco, California) is an American sportscaster, known primarily for his broadcasts of Major League Baseball. ... Thom Brennaman is an American sportscaster, and the son of sportscaster Marty Brennaman. ... For the fictional character, see Midnight Cowboy. ... This article is about the former Major League Baseball player. ... Len Kasper with Bob Brenly during a broadcast. ... James Timothy McCarver (born October 16, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American former Major League and minor league baseball catcher, and a current broadcaster for FOX Sports. ...

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves

St. Louis wins series, 3-0.

Game Score Date
1 St. Louis 7, Atlanta 5 October 3
2 St. Louis 10, Atlanta 4 October 5
3 St. Louis 7, Atlanta 1 October 7

Game 1, October 3

Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
It was a poorly pitched game for both starters, both of whom would last 4 innings or less. Greg Maddux faced Rick Ankiel. In the bottom of the 1st, Maddux allowed 4 straight hits to lead off the inning. Then key errors allowed the floodgates to open as the Cardinals struck for 5 hits and 6 runs in the inning. But the Braves would make a game of it in the top of the 3rd when Ankiel's control slipped away. He walked Maddux, then threw 4 wild pitches. The Braves would strike for 4 runs, a rally capped by Walt Weiss's two run single. Jim Edmonds would homer to make it 7-4 Cardinals. After the 4th, Maddux was done. The Braves would rally in the 9th and put the tying runs on but would ultimately fall short. Mike James would get the win in relief of Ankiel. The most notable statistic of the game was the men left on base, as both teams stranded 11 men. is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966) is a pitcher for the San Diego Padres. ... Richard Alexander Rick Ankiel (born July 19, 1979, in Fort Pierce, Florida) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the St. ... Walter William Weiss (born November 28, 1963 in Tuxedo, New York) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball. ... James Patrick Jim Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed batter who plays for the St. ... Mike James (born August 15, 1967 in Fort Walton, Florida), is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1995-2002. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Atlanta 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 8 3
St. Louis 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 X 7 11 1
WP: Mike James (1-0)  LP: Greg Maddux (0-1)
HR: SD – None; STLJim Edmonds (1),

Game 2, October 5

Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Tom Glavine faced Darryl Kile, hoping to give his team a commanded 2-0 lead. Things certainly didn't look good in the top of the 1st when the Braves scratched out two runs on a single and a groundout. But the Cardinals struck back against Glavine. Will Clark would hit a three run homer in the bottom half to put the Cards up for good. Carlos Hernandez homered in the 2nd, then Ray Lankford's two run double gave the Cardinals a commanding 7-2 lead in the 3rd. Glavine was finished and the Braves would ultimately change pitchers 5 times. It was another bad outing by a Cy Young Award winning pitcher. The Cardinals would go on to win 10-4 and take a 2-0 lead in the series. Mike James (born August 15, 1967 in Fort Walton, Florida), is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1995-2002. ... Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966) is a pitcher for the San Diego Padres. ... James Patrick Jim Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed batter who plays for the St. ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord, Massachusetts) is an American left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. ... Darryl Andrew Kile (December 2, 1968 – June 22, 2002) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three National League teams, the last being the St. ... William Nuschler Clark, Jr. ... Carlos Hernandez is a common personal name that can refer to different people: Carlos Hernandez: a boxer. ... Raymond Lewis Lankford (born June 5, 1967 in Los Angeles, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the St. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Atlanta 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 7 1
St. Louis 3 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 X 10 9 0
WP: Darryl Kile (1-0)  LP: Tom Glavine (0-1)
HR: ATLAndruw Jones (1)   STLWill Clark (1), Carlos Hernández (1), Mark McGwire (1)

Game 3, October 7

Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
The Cardinals sent Garrett Stephenson to the mound to finish off the Braves. The Braves' last hope was Kevin Millwood. Fernando Vina's leadoff homer silenced the Atlanta crowd in the 1st. But Andres Galarraga would single in a run to tie the game in the bottom half. But Millwood would also struggle, despite having pitched a one hitter in the playoffs the year before. Jim Edmonds's two run homer into the Atlanta bullpen in the 3rd put the Cards in front for good. Edmonds' homer symbolized what they had done to the Braves in the series: barrage their bullpen with homers. Stephenson would leave the game due to tendinitis. Britt Reames won the game in relief as errors and a sloppy bullpen allowed four more runs. Both teams would change pitchers four times. Paul Bako would strike out to end the series. The Cardinals win in Game 3 put the Braves out of the NLCS for the first time since 1991. Darryl Andrew Kile (December 2, 1968 – June 22, 2002) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three National League teams, the last being the St. ... Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord, Massachusetts) is an American left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. ... Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a baseball player who will be a free agent after the World Series. ... William Nuschler Clark, Jr. ... Carlos Hernández can refer to different people: Carlos Hernández: a soccer player Carlos Hernández: a baseball catcher Carlos Hernández: a baseball infielder Carlos Hernández: a baseball pitcher This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963 in Pomona, California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his major league career with the Oakland Athletics before finishing his career with the St. ... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... View from the outfield Turner Field is a baseball stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... Garrett Stephenson (born January 2, 1972 in Takoma Park, Maryland), is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1996-2003. ... Kevin Austin Millwood (born December 24, 1974 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Texas Rangers . ... Fernando Viña [VEE-nyah] (born April 16, 1969 in Sacramento, California) is a Major League Baseball second baseman who plays with the Detroit Tigers. ... Andr s Jos Padovani Galarraga [gal-lar-RAH-ga] (born June 18, 1961 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball first baseman and right-handed batter who has played for the Montreal Expos, St. ... James Patrick Jim Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed batter who plays for the St. ... Britt William Reames (born August 19, 1973 in Seneca, South Carolina) is a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... Gabor Paul II Bako, better known simply as Paul Bako (born June 20, 1972 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a catcher in Major League Baseball currently playing for the Kansas City Royals of the American League. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
St. Louis 1 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 7 8 0
Atlanta 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1
WP: Britt Reames (1-0)  LP: Kevin Millwood (0-1)
HR: STLFernando Vina (1), Jim Edmonds (2)   ATL – None

San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets

New York wins series, 3-1. Britt William Reames (born August 19, 1973 in Seneca, South Carolina) is a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... Kevin Austin Millwood (born December 24, 1974 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Texas Rangers . ... Fernando Viña [VEE-nyah] (born April 16, 1969 in Sacramento, California) is a Major League Baseball second baseman who plays with the Detroit Tigers. ... James Patrick Jim Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed batter who plays for the St. ...

Game Score Date
1 San Francisco 5, New York 1 October 4
2 New York 5, San Francisco 4 (10 innings) October 5
3 New York 3, San Francisco 2 (13 innings) October 7
4 New York 4, San Francisco 0 October 8

Game 1, October 4

Pac Bell Park, San Francisco, California is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... AT&T Park (also called China Basin) is an open-air baseball park, home to the San Francisco Giants of the Major League Baseball. ... San Francisco redirects here. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
New York 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0
San Francisco 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 10 0
WP: Livan Hernandez (1-0)  LP: Mike Hampton (0-1)
HR: NYM – None; SFEllis Burks (1),

Giants Pitcher Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run and 5 hits over a 7.2 inning effort, backed by a 3-run Home Run by Ellis Burks as the Giants cruised to an easy 5-1 victory. Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba), better known as Liván Hernández [lee-VAHN er-NAN-deth], is a right-handed starting pitcher who plays with the Washington Nationals. ... Michael William Hampton (born September 9, 1972 in Brooksville, Florida, USA) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who plays for the Atlanta Braves. ... Ellis Rena Burks (born September 11, 1964 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons. ... Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba), better known as Liván Hernández [lee-VAHN er-NAN-deth], is a right-handed starting pitcher who plays with the Washington Nationals. ... Ellis Rena Burks (born September 11, 1964 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons. ...

Game 2, October 5

Pac Bell Park, San Francisco, California For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... AT&T Park (also called China Basin) is an open-air baseball park, home to the San Francisco Giants of the Major League Baseball. ... San Francisco redirects here. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
New York 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 10 0
San Francisco 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 8 0
WP: Armando Benitez (1-0)  LP: Felix Rodriguez (0-1)  SV: John Franco (1)
HR: NYMEdgardo Alfonzo (1); SFJ.T. Snow (1)

Behind strong pitching from Al Leiter and a 2-run Home Run from Edgardo Alfonzo in the top of the 9th inning, the Mets carried a 4-1 lead into the last of the 9th. However, following a double by Barry Bonds and a single from Jeff Kent, pinch hitter J.T. Snow hit a towering 3-run Home Run off of Mets reliever Armando Benitez to tie the game at 4. But the Mets would bounce back in the 10th inning, with Rookie Jay Payton singling home Darryl Hamilton with 2 out in the inning. The Giants would threaten again, and had the tying run on with two out and Bonds at the plate, however John Franco struck out Bonds looking on a wicked 3-2 changeup, giving the Mets a heart-stopping 5-4 victory and a 1-1 series moving to New York. Armando German Benitez (born November 3, 1972) in Ramon Santana, D.R.), is a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. ... Felix Rodriguez with the captured Che Guevara. ... John Anthony Franco (b. ... Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo (born November 8, 1973 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is an Major League Baseball infielder in the New York Mets organization. ... Jack Thomas J.T. Snow, Jr. ... Alois Terry Al Leiter [lighter] (born October 23, 1965 in Toms River, New Jersey), is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher. ... Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo (born November 8, 1973 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is an Major League Baseball infielder in the New York Mets organization. ... Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964 in Riverside, California) is currently a left fielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. ... Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former MVP winner. ... Jack Thomas J.T. Snow, Jr. ... Armando German Benitez (born November 3, 1972) in Ramon Santana, D.R.), is a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. ... Jason Lee (Jay) Payton (born November 22, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio), is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. ... Darryl Quinn Hamilton (born December 3, 1964 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1988, 1990-95), Texas Rangers (1996), San Francisco Giants (1997-98), Colorado Rockies (1998-99) and New York Mets (1999-2001). ... John Anthony Franco (b. ...

Game 3, October 7

Shea Stadium, Flushing, New York is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium, is an American baseball stadium in New York City. ... Flushing is a section of the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 R H E
San Francisco 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0
New York 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 9 0
WP: Rick White (1-0)  LP: Aaron Fultz (0-1)
HR: SF – None; NYMBenny Agbayani (1)

Giants starting pitcher Russ Ortiz stifled the Mets early, and had a no-hitter entering the 6th inning. He was staked to a 2-0 lead thanks to RBI singles from Bobby Estalella and Marvin Benard. But in the 6th, the Mets broke through. Rookie Timo Perez, forced into action due to a game 1 injury to starting Right Fielder Derek Bell, blooped a single over 3rd base to score Mike Bordick and put the Mets on the scoreboard. Richard Allen White (Born December 23, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball player who currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds. ... Richard Aaron Fultz (b. ... Benny Agbayani (born December 28, 1971) is a professional baseball player. ... Russell Reid Ortiz (born June 5, 1974 in Encino, California), is a Major League baseball pitcher and is a Free Agent. ... Bobby Estalella can refer to: Bobby Estalella: (1911-1991) a former MLB outfielder Bobby Estalella: (born 1974) a currently MLB catcher This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Marvin Larry Benard [buh-NARD] (born January 20, 1970 in Bluefields, Nicaragua) is a Major League Baseball outfielder. ... Timoniel Pérez (born April 8, 1975 in Bani, Dominican Republic) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. ... Derek Nathaniel Bell (born December 11, 1968 in Tampa, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Michael Todd Bordick (born July 21, 1965 in Marquette, Michigan) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball. ...


Two innings later, with the Mets still down by 1 run, pinch hitter Lenny Harris barely beat out the return throw on what would have been an inning ending double play. The Giants brought in closer Robb Nen, who had not blown a save since July to face Edgardo Alfonzo. But Alfonzo ended that streak by ripping a double into the left field corner to score Harris and tie the game. Leonard Anthony (Lenny) Harris (born October 28, 1964 in Miami, Florida) is a Major League Baseball outfielder who most recently played with the Florida Marlins. ... Robb Nen Robert Allan Robb Nen (born November 28, 1969 in San Pedro, California) was a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, more specifically a closer. ... Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo (born November 8, 1973 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is an Major League Baseball infielder in the New York Mets organization. ...


The game continued on into extra innings, where both teams mounted scoring threats, only to be turned away each time.


The game finally ended when Benny Agbayani blasted a Home Run into the left field bleachers with 1 out in the 13th inning, capping another memorable postseason game at Shea Stadium and putting the Mets ahead in the series 2 games to 1. Benny Agbayani (born December 28, 1971) is a professional baseball player. ...

Game 4, October 8

Shea Stadium, Flushing, New York is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium, is an American baseball stadium in New York City. ... Flushing is a section of the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
San Francisco 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
New York 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 X 4 6 0
WP: Bobby Jones (1-0)  LP: Mark Gardner (0-1)
HRs: SF – None; NYMRobin Ventura (1)

In perhaps the most unlikely great pitching performance in recent memory, Bobby Jones, the Mets fourth starter, completely shut down the Giants offense, hurling a masterful 1-hit shutout to clinch the series for the Mets. Mixing 85 MPH fastballs and 65 MPH curveballs, Jones thoroughly baffled Giant hitters all afternoon, setting down the side in order in 8 of 9 innings. Jeff Kent's leadoff double in the 5th inning would be the Giants only hit. Jones would get all the offense he would need on Robin Ventura's 2-run home run in the 1st inning. Jones got Barry Bonds to fly out to center to end the game, and set off a raucous celebration at Shea Stadium. Robert Joseph Jones (born February 10, 1970 in Fresno, California) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Mark Gardener was a member of the shoegazing band Ride. ... Robin Mark Ventura (born July 14, 1967 in Santa Maria, California) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Chicago White Sox. ... Robert Joseph Jones (born February 10, 1970 in Fresno, California) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former MVP winner. ... Robin Mark Ventura (born July 14, 1967 in Santa Maria, California) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Chicago White Sox. ... Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964 in Riverside, California) is currently a left fielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. ...


Mets announcer Bob Murphy would say following the final out, Murphy in front of the radio booth named in his honor Robert Allan Murphy (19 September 1924 – 3 August 2004) was an American sportscaster who spent 50 years doing play-by-play of Major League Baseball games on television and radio. ...

The Mets have never had a better ball game pitched in their 39-year history!

The one-hitter set a Mets' record for fewest hits allowed in a post-season game, besting Jon Matlack's two-hitter in the 1973 NLCS. Jonathan Trumpbour Matlack (born January 19, 1950 in West Chester, Pennsylvania) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. ... The 1973 National League Championship Series was played between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds from October 6 to October 10. ...



 
 

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