I’ve linked to the entire series so why stop now…especially since it mentions my guy. Great job on this series by Mark Simon.
Hurst had retired 11 in a row by the time Lee Mazzilli pinch hit with one out in the sixth. A midseason pickup after the release of George Foster, Mazzilli reached out and pulled a single in the shortstop-third base hole. Then, Mookie Wilson hit a line drive that whizzed past Boggs for a hit. Wilson almost got picked off first by the catcher, Gedman with Tim Teufel up (Wilson jarred his shoulder against Buckner’s knee and there was an intriguing moment where Buckner checked to make sure Wilson was ok).
via This date in ’86: Champions! – Mets Blog – ESPN New York.
