October 16, 1985: Jack Clark’s first-pitch homer wins the pennant
With first base open and two outs in the ninth, the Dodgers pitched to Clark. His three-run homer completed St. Louis' fourth straight victory in the NLCS.
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With first base open and two outs in the ninth, the Dodgers pitched to Clark. His three-run homer completed St. Louis' fourth straight victory in the NLCS.
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