June 15, 1986 at Shea Stadium
Mets 4, Pirates 1 (42-16)
Bob Ojeda shut down the Pirates in the first game of their doubleheader. He pitched all nine innings and gave up only a single run (which wasn’t scored until the ninth) on nine hits with five strikeouts. He improved to an impressive 8-2 on the season.
Lenny Dykstra had a big game. He went three for four with a triple and two runs. Wally Backman scored twice and the Mets were patient at the plate again. For the second straight game, the Mets drew seven walks.
June 15, 1986 at Shea Stadium
Mets 8, Pirates 5 (43-16)
The Mets swept the Pirates not only in their double header, but also in their four game series. In the process, they extended their winning streak to six games.
Rick Aguilera was roughed up for three runs in only 5 1/3 innings, but he walked away with his first win of the season. Roger McDowell held the Pirates hitless in the final 2 1/3 innings to earn his fifth save of the season.
Mookie Wilson, Gary Carter and Ed Hearn all homered for the Mets. Tim Teufel went two for four with four RBIs and Rafael Santana went two for four with three runs.
