Uh oh, the Mets trail 3 games to 2! Panic!
The Red Sox had griped during the series, wondering as the Astros did if Dykstra was using a corked bat. But Hurst made sure Dykstra wouldn’t make contact on a two-strike fastball up around the eyes, one Dykstra whiffed on with a meek checked swing to end the game.
via This date in 86: Bruce Hurst = Mike Scott – Mets Blog – ESPN New York.