The Mets were on a three game winning streak securely in first place by 4 1/2 games over the Montreal Expos.
Ron Darling who was undefeated at 5-0 went up against Bob Welch (3-3).
Darling was great once again, pitching a complete game five hitter, only allowing one run and striking out twelve. Darling had great stuff tonight, he struck out Franklin Stubbs three times, Ken Landreaux & Mike Marshall twice each. With the exception of Mike Scioscia & Greg Brock, every other Dodger struck out at least once.
Starting Lineups
1 | Steve Sax | 2B |
2 | Ken Landreaux | CF |
3 | Bill Madlock | 3B |
4 | Mike Marshall | RF |
5 | Mike Scioscia | C |
6 | Greg Brock | 1B |
7 | Franklin Stubbs | LF |
8 | Mariano Duncan | SS |
9 | Bob Welch | P |
1 | Lenny Dykstra | CF |
2 | Wally Backman | 2B |
3 | Keith Hernandez | 1B |
4 | Gary Carter | C |
5 | Danny Heep | RF |
6 | George Foster | LF |
7 | Ray Knight | 3B |
8 | Rafael Santana | SS |
9 | Ron Darling | P |
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George Foster who's days were numbered as a Met by this time, had a big blow hitting a grand slam HR, making it 7-1 New York. It was Fosters' 13th career grand slam & the 5th HR of the season.
L.A. Pitcher Tom Niedenfuer was upset, he stared into the Mets dugout, then stood on the mound with his eyes closed. With tempers beginning to rise, third baseman Bill Madlock came over to calm him down.
On the first pitch to the Mets next batter; Ray Knight, Niedenfuer hit Knight on the elbow, not a wise thing to do. Knight dropped the bat and charged the mound tackling Niedenfuer to the ground. Both benches cleared, punches were flying everywhere as the fighting '86 Mets were at it again.

Order was eventually restored on the field and no one was ejected, although both players were fined.

Niedenfuer said: ''The pitch to Foster wasn't where I wanted it. The pitch to Knight wasn't where I wanted it.''
Strangely before the game Dodgers Steve Sax & Greg Brock had a scuffle in the dugout until team mates broke it up.

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