p; In 1986 the Red Sox made it to the World Series against the
New York Mets. They were leading the best of seven series 3 games to 2. Win one more game and it’s over. In Game 6, the Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning to take the lead 5-3. In the bottom of the 10th Boston quickly recorded two outs. They were one out away from winning the World Series, when the Curse struck again. Down to their final out, the Mets scored two runs to tie the game. With Ray Knight on second base, the Mets sent Mookie Wilson to the plate. He hit a routine ground ball to Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner. Red Sox fans were cheering waiting for the easy out, which was a certainty, and the right to say they were World Champions. What!? The ball rolled between Buckner’s legs and into right field? Oh No! Here comes Ray Knight around third. He’s on is way to the plate. That’s it! It’s over! The Mets have rallied in the bottom of the 10th inning to force a seventh and deciding game of the World Series! Game 7 would be no different. The Red Sox took an early 3-0 lead, but once again lost it, and the game 8-5. The Red Sox were becoming synonymous with disappointment.
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