The New York Mets are three wins away from winning their first pennant in nine years, and Darryl Strawberry sees one key similarity between this year's team and the 1986 squad.

New York Mets Howard Johnson and Kevin Elster celebrate on the field after the Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in game 7 of the 1986 World Series at Shea Stadium Oct. 27, 1986.

The New York Mets stood atop the baseball world on Oct. 27, 1986 — 38 years ago — when they beat the Boston Red Sox, 8-5, in the seventh and final game of the World Series.

New York's two MLB teams -- the Yankees and Mets -- could meet in the 2024 World Series. ... with their last victory transpiring in 1986. So, could a New York-only title showdown occur in 2024?

New York's two MLB teams -- the Yankees and Mets -- could meet in the 2024 World Series. ... with their last victory transpiring in 1986. So, could a New York-only title showdown occur in 2024?

New York's two MLB teams -- the Yankees and Mets -- could meet in the 2024 World Series. ... with their last victory transpiring in 1986. So, could a New York-only title showdown occur in 2024?

The final baseball used in the 1986 World Series has sold at auction for $183,000, according to a report from Cllct. The New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in seven games during that series ...