One Strike Away!

Wow, could this be 1986 all over again? Both the Angels and the Red Sox who beat the Angels were one strike away from the Pennant and Series victories. One in game 5 and one in game 6.

The Astros were one strike away when Eckstein was at the plate. Each base runner then Pujols' homer quieted the frenzied crowd successively until it was dead silent. If the Cards pull this one off, the next home game for Houston will be opening day.... next year.