1986 American League Championship Series

The 1986 American League Championship Series was a back-and-forth battle between the Boston Red Sox and the California Angels for the right to advance to the 1986 World Series. The Red Sox came in with a 95-66 record and the AL East division title, while the Angels went 92-70 during the regular season to win the AL West.

The Aftermath

Obviously, by virtue of winning the ALCS, the Red Sox advanced to the 1986 World Series, where they faced the New York Mets, with memorable results. In the end, the Red Sox lost the World Series in virtually the same manner as the Angels had lost the ALCS. And, on the other hand, for every winner, there is a loser, and for the 1986 ALCS, the goat was Donnie Moore, who gave up Henderson's home run in Game 5, and then his game-winning sacrifice fly two innings later. Moore was blasted by the sports media, and the fans. He sank into depression and alcoholism over the next two years, and committed suicide on July 19, 1989.

Related Topics:
1986 World Series - New York Mets - July 19 - 1989

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