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.

On October 5, 2000 — 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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