August 27 in Mets History: Mets end game on unusual 8-2-5 double play (1986)

test On August 27, 1986 — With one out in the bottom of the eleventh inning and the visiting Mets ahead of the Padres, 6-5, Lenny Dykstra’s throw nails Gary Templeton at the plate when he tries to score from second base on Tim Flannery’s single to center field. Knocked on his back by the runner, cat

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