The New York Mets defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 5 – 2, at Shea Stadium. The Mets’ Wally Backman, on his 27th birthday, hits his only home run of the season.

On September 22, 1986 — The New York Mets defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 5 – 2, at Shea Stadium. The Mets’ Wally Backman, on his 27th birthday, hits his only home run of the season.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 22
National Pastime September 22
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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