Henderson homers in game five of the 1986 ALCS
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Deep to left and Downing goes back. And it's gone! Unbelievable! You're looking for one for the ages here ... Anaheim Stadium was one strike away from turning into Fantasyland! And now the Red Sox lead 6 to 5! - Al Michael's play by play for ABC Sports
Leading the series three games to one, and the game 5-2, the 1986 California Angels looked to be headed to the World Series. After getting one out, however, the Red Sox scored two runs on a Don Baylor home run, then got a runner on base with two outs.
So the Angels brought in their closer, Donnie Moore, to face Dave Henderson.
Before long, the Angels were one strike away from an AL Pennant, but it wouldn't last. Henderson launched a forkball into the left field stands, giving the Sox a 6-5 lead.
The Red Sox would win the game in 11 innings, 7-6, and the series in seven.
