| An avid Yankees fan, he treats the contest like an extended grudge match against the Mets. |
| The Mets had Jay Payton on first base in the second inning and one out, when Vance Wilson looped a fly ball to right field. |
| As the Mets dogpiled like Little Leaguers, NYPD stormed the field, afraid a deliriously happy Shea crowd might tear the place apart. |
| The Mets would love to add Furcal, even though they would have to convince him to move to the right on the infield diamond and play second base. |
| First baseman Bill Buckner misfielded critically in game six, allowing the New York Mets to come back and win. |
| The vicious cycle will begin anew, putting the Mets in an even deeper hole. |
