GAME 1 - MON 9, LA 8 - 11 innings
Don Sutton, did not have it today, but for some reason LA's manager tried to let him find himself. In the process the Expos nickled and dimed him for 7 runs in 6 innings. Still the Dodgers were able to rally back with a 5 run 7th inning of of Expo starter John Strohmayer to force extra innings. LA took the lead in the top of the 11th when Expo closer Claude Raymond yielded a RBI single to Richie Allen. The Dodgers sent Jim Brewer, their closer, to the hill in the bottom of the frame to close it out vs 3 straight lefties in the Expo lineup. The matchup seemingly favored LA, but "Le Grande Orange" Rusty Staub led off with a walk. Ron Fairly fanned for the first out and pinch hitter Woods grounded out for the second out. Brewer looked to have it under control at this point, but Bob Bailey singled in the tying run. John Bateman was given an intentional pass to force Montreal into a tough decision. Montreal had to choose between allowing Raymond to hit with 2 outs or going with a pinch hitter. The choice was obvious...go with the pinch hitter. The selection of light hitting Bobby Wine was not so obvious. Wine has made a career out of flashing the leather, but the lumber has always been a bunch of splinters for him. Brewer challenged Wine who fought off a jam job to bloop one into right center to score Bailey and win the game. Brewer (7-5, 3.69) was credited with his 4th blown save of the season.
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