New York Mets Kevin McReynolds, left, is blocked by Los Angeles Dodger catcher Mike Scioscia (14) as he makes his way to home plate during ninth inning action in the first game of the NL Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1988, Los Angeles, Calif. Scioscia did not catch the ball and McReynolds scored on the play to lift the Mets past the Dodgers, 3-2. Umpire Harry Wendelstedt watches the play. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)