With the NLCS tied at 1-1, the Mets were down a run in the bottom of the 9th inning in Game 3 and facing ace Houston closer Dave Smith. Wally Backman led off the inning with a bunt hit. One out later, ...

Lenny Dysktra started his MLB career as a Met in 1985, spending 5 seasons with the club. He hit 2 home runs in the 1986 World Series, helping the Mets win their second title in franchise history.