In Game 1, the 1990 New York Mets scored 6 runs in the 1st two innings against Randy Johnson, on their way to a 7-2 victory. Johnson was much better in the rematch, allowing just one run on 6 hits while striking out 9 to lead the 1999 Arizona Diamondbacks in taking the play-in round series in the Best of the 1990 Tournament. Mets starter Frank Viola kept the game close, limiting Arizona to 3 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings. The 1st two runs came by way of solo home runs by Damian Miller and Steve Finley. It was when Bob Ojeda came in to pitch the 9th that things fell apart for New York. Ojeda only recorded one out, but allowed 4 runs on 5 hits as the Diamondbacks saw all 9 hitters bat. Matt Williams was 2 for 5 with 2 RBI and Bernard Gilkey went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI. Arizona advances to face the 1998 Atlanta Braves in the next round of the tournament, while the Mets head home, losing a series that they led 2 games to 0.