2000 – The New York Mets defeat the St. Louis, 6 – 5, to take a 2-games-to-none lead in the NLCS. Jay Payton drives home the winning run for New York, who wins in its last at bat for the third time this postseason. Mike Piazza hits a home run for the Mets.

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2000 – The New York Mets defeat the St. Louis, 6 – 5, to take a 2-games-to-none lead in the NLCS. Jay Payton drives home the winning run for New York, who wins in its last at bat for the third time this postseason. Mike Piazza hits a home run for the Mets.

The Yankees’ eight hits in the eighth inning in Game 2 set an ALCS record and contribute to the Bronx Bombers’ 7-1 victory over the Mariners. The new mark surpasses the accomplishments of the Orioles (Game 1 – 1970), the Yankees (Game 2 – 1981), and the Blue Jays (Game 3 – 1985), who each had seven hits in one inning of a championship series.

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The Yankees’ eight hits in the eighth inning in Game 2 set an ALCS record and contribute to the Bronx Bombers’ 7-1 victory over the Mariners. The new mark surpasses the accomplishments of the Orioles (Game 1 – 1970), the Yankees (Game 2 – 1981), and the Blue Jays (Game 3 – 1985), who each had seven hits in one inning of a championship series.

Seattle defeats the Yankees, 2 – 0, to take the opener of the American League Championship Series. Freddy Garcia and the Seattle bullpen combine on the six-hitter, while Alex Rodriguez hits a home run.

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Seattle defeats the Yankees, 2 – 0, to take the opener of the American League Championship Series. Freddy Garcia and the Seattle bullpen combine on the six-hitter, while Alex Rodriguez hits a home run.

At Shea Stadium, the Mets blank the Giants, 4-0, to win the NLDS in four games. Bobby Jones, who was sent to the minors earlier in the season to work on his mechanics, retires the side in order eight of the nine innings, allowing only a fifth-inning double to Jeff Kent. It is only the sixth complete-game one-hitter in postseason history.

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At Shea Stadium, the Mets blank the Giants, 4-0, to win the NLDS in four games. Bobby Jones, who was sent to the minors earlier in the season to work on his mechanics, retires the side in order eight of the nine innings, allowing only a fifth-inning double to Jeff Kent. It is only the sixth complete-game one-hitter in postseason history.

Benny Agbayani’s 13th inning home run ends the longest LDS game ever played, 5 hours and 22 minutes. The dramatic round-tripper by the Mets outfielder, who was voted the 36th greatest athlete from Hawaii by Sports Illustrated, gives New York a 3-2 victory and 2-1 series advantage over the Giants.

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Benny Agbayani’s 13th inning home run ends the longest LDS game ever played, 5 hours and 22 minutes. The dramatic round-tripper by the Mets outfielder, who was voted the 36th greatest athlete from Hawaii by Sports Illustrated, gives New York a 3-2 victory and 2-1 series advantage over the Giants.

Chief executive officer John Harrington puts the Red Sox up for trade. Since Jean Yawkey’s death in 1992, the team belonged to a trust bearing her name.

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Chief executive officer John Harrington puts the Red Sox up for trade. Since Jean Yawkey’s death in 1992, the team belonged to a trust bearing her name.

Reds’ officials announce games at Cinergy Field during the final two seasons will be on played natural grass. The surface in Cincinnati has been artificial turf since 1970 when the ballpark made its debut as Riverfront Stadium.

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Reds’ officials announce games at Cinergy Field during the final two seasons will be on played natural grass. The surface in Cincinnati has been artificial turf since 1970 when the ballpark made its debut as Riverfront Stadium.

St. Louis defeats the Braves, 10 – 4, to take a two games to one lead in their NLDS. Will Clark hits a three-run home run for St. Louis and Jim Edmonds ties a division-series record with three doubles. Darryl Kile is the winning pitcher, while Tom Glavine takes the loss in his shortest outing in seven years.

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St. Louis defeats the Braves, 10 – 4, to take a two games to one lead in their NLDS. Will Clark hits a three-run home run for St. Louis and Jim Edmonds ties a division-series record with three doubles. Darryl Kile is the winning pitcher, while Tom Glavine takes the loss in his shortest outing in seven years.

The Mets even their NLDS with San Francisco at one game apiece by winning a 10-inning thriller, 5 – 4. Jay Payton’s single drives home the winning run in the top of the 10th inning after J.T. Snow’s pinch-hit three-run home run ties the game in the bottom of the 9th. Edgardo Alfonzo hits a two-run homer for the Mets in the top half of the frame. Al Leiter pitches 8+ innings for the Mets. Armando Benitez gives up the tying homer, but gets the win in relief.

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The Mets even their NLDS with San Francisco at one game apiece by winning a 10-inning thriller, 5 – 4. Jay Payton’s single drives home the winning run in the top of the 10th inning after J.T. Snow’s pinch-hit three-run home run ties the game in the bottom of the 9th. Edgardo Alfonzo hits a two-run homer for the Mets in the top half of the frame. Al Leiter pitches 8+ innings for the Mets. Armando Benitez gives up the tying homer, but gets the win in relief.