Jim Gott balks three times in the eighth inning, two of which allow a runner to score from third base. The Pirates relief pitcher’s poor form on the mound proves to be the difference in the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

On August 6, 1988 — Jim Gott balks three times in the eighth inning, two of which allow a runner to score from third base. The Pirates relief pitcher’s poor form on the mound proves to be the difference in the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

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