1986 World Series preview Mets vs Red Sox clash
The piece argues pitching alone does not win titles over a long season, praising balance in hitting and defense. It notes the Angels and Royals had strong pitching but weak hitting, while the Red Sox led in balance. It predicts the Mets and Red Sox could meet in the World Series, with the Mets favored for better overall pitching and clutch hitting.
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Clemens Totes Brings Ready Arm to Game 1 Playoff
Boston star Roger Clemens, with a bruised elbow but declaring himself 100 percent, will start Game 1 of the AL playoffs against the California Angels. Mike Witt of the Angels says he plans to pitch his normal game as Cleveland. Reggie Jackson calls Clemens the best pitcher in 1986, while Wade Boggs delivers for Boston in chilly weather. The opener sets the stage for a best-of-seven series with games moving to California later in the week.
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Hitting drives Mets Astros to division clincher clash
The Astros rely on Glenn Davis Denny Walling Kevin Bass and Jose Cruz to pace the charge while the Mets counter with Dykstra Backman Hernandez and a strong corps of hitters led by Hernandez Knight Backman and Wilson. Davis drove in 101 and 31 homers as Houston seeks wins in New York and Houston.
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