1986 National League Pennant
The 1986 Mets won the NL pennant by defeating the Astros in six games, with no Game 7 needed.
The 1986 New York Mets won the National League East, the National League Championship Series, and the World Series, the team's second and most recent World Series championship.
Quick Facts
- Key players
- Keith Hernandez
- Darryl Strawberry
- Gary Carter
- Dwight Gooden
Lore & Background
The Mets defeated the Houston Astros in six games in the NLCS. Game 6 was a memorable extra-inning win by the Mets after being down to their final at-bat, winning the series 4-2; there was no Game 7.
Reader's Guide
The Mets' season began on April 8, 1986, with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. They were never seriously challenged in the NL East, defeating the second-place Philadelphia Phillies by 21 games. They went on to defeat the American League champion Boston Red Sox in seven games in the World Series.
Did You Know?
- The Mets improved from a 98–64 record in 1985 to a franchise-best 108–54 in 1986.
- The 1986 Mets have been described as one of the best teams in MLB history.
- General manager Frank Cashen and manager Davey Johnson built the team.
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