ST. LOUIS, UNITED STATES: Pinch runner Joe McEwing (2nd-L) of the New York Mets is congratulated by teammates after scoring the winning run on a hit by Jay Payton in the ninth inning, 12 October 2000, during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The Mets defeated the Cardinals 6-5 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. AFP PHOTO/Scott ROVAK (Photo credit should read SCOTT ROVAK/AFP via Getty Images)