The New York Mets defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8 – 4, to take Game 1 of their NLDS. Edgardo Alfonzo hits two home runs for New York, including a game-winning grand slam with two outs in the 9th inning. Randy Johnson takes the loss for Arizona, his sixth consecutive defeat in postseason play.

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On October 5, 1999 — The New York Mets defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8 – 4, to take Game 1 of their NLDS. Edgardo Alfonzo hits two home runs for New York, including a game-winning grand slam with two outs in the 9th inning. Randy Johnson takes the loss for Arizona, his sixth consecutive defeat in postseason play.

 

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