San Francisco defeats the Mets, 5 – 1, in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. Livan Hernandez gets the victory, raising his lifetime postseason play record to 5-0. Ellis Burks’ three-run home run is the key hit for San Francisco.

On October 4, 2000 — San Francisco defeats the Mets, 5 – 1, in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. Livan Hernandez gets the victory, raising his lifetime postseason play record to 5-0. Ellis Burks’ three-run home run is the key hit for San Francisco.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 4
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