Mets SMASH! Carlos Beltran homered twice and Carlos Delgado hit a clutch three-run homer (along with a 2-RBI ground rule double) to break a 2-2 tie. After that, the Mets never looked back, blowing it open in the sixth inning when the first seven batters reached safely. Single, single, walk, double, walk, single, double. Three outs later, this game was over.
The Mets needed this in the biggest way imaginable. They were staring down elimination in Game 5, and having to bring Tom Glavine back on three days’ rest to not just keep them alive but save the series. This way, they get some semblance of momentum as both teams head back to New York.
Either way, the Motor City Kitties are relaxing in Day-trois awaiting whichever NL team decides to attend the slaughter.
