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1986 – Fred Brocklander’s name becomes infamous in Houston as the Mets defeat the Astros in twelve innings, 2-1. Brocklander calls Craig Reynolds out at first for the third out while a teammate is crossing home plate. Replays show Reynolds beat the throw . Nolan Ryan is perfect until allowing a homer to Darryl Strawberry in the sixth to tie the game. Charley Kerfeld is the victim when Gary Carter drives home Wally Backman with the game-winner. New York leads the N.L.C.S., 3-2, as they fly back to Houston. 

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1986 – Fred Brocklander’s name becomes infamous in Houston as the Mets defeat the Astros in twelve innings, 2-1. Brocklander calls Craig Reynolds out at first for the third out while a teammate is crossing home plate. Replays show Reynolds beat the throw . Nolan Ryan is perfect until allowing a homer to Darryl Strawberry in the sixth to tie the game. Charley Kerfeld is the victim when Gary Carter drives home Wally Backman with the game-winner. New York leads the N.L.C.S., 3-2, as they fly back to Houston. 

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Jack Clark hits a three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-5 victory

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Jack Clark hits a three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-5 victory On October 16, 1985, Jack Clark hits a three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the…

Ozzie Smith provides one of the most memorable moments in Cardinals history by hitting a dramatic homer to win Game 5 of the NLCS

Ozzie Smith provides one of the most memorable moments in Cardinals history by hitting a dramatic homer to win Game 5 of the NLCS

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Ozzie Smith provides one of the most memorable moments in Cardinals history by hitting a dramatic homer to win Game 5 of the NLCS. The round-tripper was the first left handed home run of the Wizard’s career, which spans 3009 major league at-bats.

St. Louis wins 12-2 but loses rookie sensation Vince Coleman to one of the more bizarre injuries in major league history.

St. Louis wins 12-2 but loses rookie sensation Vince Coleman to one of the more bizarre injuries in major league history.

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1985 – St. Louis routs the Dodgers, 12 – 2, to even the National League Championship Series. St. Louis, however, loses rookie sensation Vince Coleman to one of the more bizarre injuries in major league history. Coleman is stretching before the game when his left leg becomes caught in Busch Stadium’s automated tarpaulin as it unrolls across the infield, trapping him for about 30 seconds. He will not play again this year.

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Championship Series format changes

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On April 3, 1985, A major league owners’ proposal is agreed to by the Players Association the American and National League playoff formats are changed to best-of-seven formats. The League Championship Series had been played as a best-of-five since its inception in 1969 when the leagues divided into divisions, with both the Orioles and Mets…

The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

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1984 – The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the final game of the [[[1984 NLCS|NLCS]]. The Padres win three straight after dropping the first two at Wrigley Field.

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Steve Garvey’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gives the Padres a 7-5 walk-off win over the Cubs in Game 4 of NLCS. After losing the first two contests of the best-of-five NLCS, the victory brings the series to a decisive fifth game that San Diego will win to capture the National League pennant.

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Steve Garvey’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gives the Padres a 7-5 walk-off win over the Cubs in Game 4 of NLCS. After losing the first two contests of the best-of-five NLCS, the victory brings the series to a decisive fifth game that San Diego will win to capture the National League pennant.

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the Phillies win the NLCS behind the pitching of Steve Carlton and the power of Gary Matthews’ three-run homer

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In front of 64,494 fans at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win the NLCS behind the pitching of Steve Carlton and the power of Gary Matthews’ three-run homer, 7-2. Philadelphia will take on the Orioles in the Fall Classic, which becomes known as the I-95 World Series.

Six years to the day of their shocking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third NLCS game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeat Los Angeles, 7 – 2, in Game 3. Charles Hudson pitches a complete game four-hitter. Gary Matthews gets three hits, including a home run, and drives in four runs.

Six years to the day of their shocking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third NLCS game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeat Los Angeles, 7 – 2, in Game 3. Charles Hudson pitches a complete game four-hitter. Gary Matthews gets three hits, including a home run, and drives in four runs.

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1983 – Six years to the day of their shocking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third NLCS game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeat Los Angeles, 7 – 2, in Game 3. Charles Hudson pitches a complete game four-hitter. Gary Matthews gets three hits, including a home run, and drives in four runs.