The Mets move into 1st place in the National League East with a 1 – 0 win over the Expos. Ron Darling, with relief help from Roger McDowell, is the winner.

On August 19, 1985 — The Mets move into 1st place in the National League East with a 1 – 0 win over the Expos. Ron Darling, with relief help from Roger McDowell, is the winner.

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