Network: FOX
Announcers: Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Bob Brenly
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 8.5 (Converted Directv LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes pre-game and most commercials... Solar spotting during pre-game and early game.

Mets outlast Cardinals in a slugfest 10-6.

New York sets a post-season record with 5 doubles in the 1st inning, as the 5 of the 1st 6 batters start with 2-baggers. The Mets' outburst answers 2 runs by St. Louis in the top of the 1st. Timo Perez, Edgardo Alfonzo, Mike Piazza, Robin Ventura start the innings with doubles, and Benny Agbayani adds a 1-out RBI double to make it 4-2.

Darryl Kile, starting on 3 days rest, is hammered, as New York opens a 7-2 after 2 innings. However, Bobby Jones also struggles and the Cardinals are able to draw within 8-6 in the 5th inning. New York is able to rebuild its cushion in the 6th as St. Louis' defense melts down when Mike Timlin mishandles a bunt, and Fernando Tatis makes a pair of errors opening the door for 2 runs without a hit.


Starting pitchers:
Cardinals - Kile
Mets - Jones

Winning pitcher: Glendon Rusch
Losing pitcher: Kile