The Houston Astros have won seven games in a row at this point. It's a pretty strong team. There's not a lot of power, but they have good speed and batting average-type hitters, quality starting pitching, and a lights-out bullpen.
The best arm in that pen is Bill Dawley, who had a heck of a year in the real 1984. He's replicating it here, where he's just earned his third "Player of the Game" recognition. Houston had a one run lead when he relieved Mike Scott with one out in the sixth. He proceeded to strike out three of the six hitters he faced. Only Danny Heep managed a hit, smoking a double of a "Z" fielding play.
New York, meanwhile shot themselves in the foot. Repeatedly. Wally Backman was thrown out twice trying to steal second. There were two errors in the outfield, and Mike Fitzgerald was caught stealing to end the game on a busted hit and run attempt with Heep. Woof.
Winning Pitcher - Mike Scott
Losing Pitcher - Ron Darling
Save - Julio Solano
Player of the Game - Bill Dawley
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