We finally create some traffic on the bases and experienced the payoff.
Jim Rice lashed a two-run double in the bottom of the first when the Mets were in desperate need of a response, Gary Carter unloaded his fourth long ball of the playoffs with a runner aboard in the sixth and Steve Garvey tacked on a three-run bomb in the seventh as the Mets seized an 8-4 triumph over the Angels.
The win sends the series back to Anaheim with the Halos holding a 3-2 edge.
Timely hits were a welcomed sight for Mets' fans as was Nolan Ryan once again grinding, going eight to pick up the win and avenge the Game 1 loss versus Neil Allen.
