Remembering Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

One of the most incredible and crazy playoff games in MLB history happened over 23 years ago and almost every baseball fan who saw that game still remembers it vividly. Boston Red Sox fans probably to this day keep it buried deep in their minds, while Mets fans remember it as one of the greatest moments in their franchise history.

The American League champion Red Sox and the National League champion Mets met in the 1986 World Series. Everyone knew this would be a big series as both teams were expected to go through.

Unfortunately for the Mets’ sake, losing the first two games of the series left them down considerably and it looked like things were going to go bye soon enough.

But lo and behold, the Mets’ fortunes turned and they won Games 3 and 4 to even the series. However, the Red Sox then got the win in game five and had a great chance to end the series with a win in game six.

It seemed like that was destined to happen. It was the bottom of the 9th with the Red Sox leading by 2 runs and the Mets not having any of their players on either base. Everyone was ready to celebrate and thought that this game was already over.

Miraculously, even though the Mets only had one strike left, they were able to get some base hits multiple times. Not long after that, a running back was able to score due to a wild pitch and that tied the game. People in the crowd began to freak out as this game seemed to be in the process of making history.

Then something very unexpected happened next. The first base line is where Mookie Wilson hit a dribbler and it should have been a super easy outing and the end of the game. However, the ball went through Bill Buckner’s legs, resulting in a run by Ray Knight and the Mets were victorious.

Game 7 of that World Series was also won by the Mets, and it will always be among the most spectacular and memorable games that have occurred throughout the history of professional baseball.

There are many baseball fans who firmly believe that this game was the best ever played in baseball. And, looking back on how it all came to be, you really can’t argue with that, can you?