Watch party: 1988 NLCS Game 6, Dodgers vs. Mets

The Dodgers were able to take two out of three while in New York, as they lead the series 3-2 going back to Los Angeles. After falling behind in the series 2-1, the Dodgers won back-to-back games in New York to take the series lead.

LA won Game 5, thanks to a quality start from Tim Belcher and some hot bats. Belcher gave the Dodgers seven innings, striking out six while allowing four runs. At the plate, Kirk Gibson hit a three-run homer in the fifth to add to the Dodgers’ lead.

It proved to be the difference maker. Mike Marshall had three hits and also drove in a run.

Starting lineups:

Dodgers:

1. Steve Sax - 2B
2. Mickey Hatcher - 1B
3. Kirk Gibson - LF
4. Mike Marshall - RF
5. John Shelby - CF
6. Mike Scioscia- C
7. Jeff Hamilton - 3B
8. Alfredo Griffin - SS
9. Tim Leary - P

Mets:

1. Lenny Dykstra - CF
2. Wally Backman - 2B
3. Keith Hernandez - 1B
4. Darryl Strawberry - RF
5. Kevin McReynolds - LF
6. Gregg Jefferies - 3B
7. Gary Carter - C
8. Kevin Elster - SS
9. David Cone - P

We’ll be starting Game 5 at 5 p.m. PT. If you join late, skip ahead to however minutes past 5 o’clock it is. For example, if you join at 6:14 p.m., skip ahead to the 1:14:00 mark.

Watch party details

• What: Mets at Dodgers
• Where: Dodger Stadium
• When: Tuesday, October 11, 1988
• Series: Dodgers lead 3-2
• Box score
• Watch: YouTube, 5 p.m. PT