Williams Powers DBacks Comeback, Stay Alive vs. Astros

After the 1998 Houston Astros batted in the 4th inning, the 1999 Arizona Diamondbacks were down 5-1 and facing elimination in the Tournament. Luis Gonzalez drew a walk against starter Mike Hampton to lead off the bottom of the 4th, and Matt Williams followed with a 2-run homer. The next inning, with one on and 2 out, Williams hit another 2-run shot to put Arizona ahead 6-5. Armando Reynoso used that momentum to allow just one Astros hit over the next 4 innings. Steve Finley added another 2-run homer, this off reliever Scott Elarton, as the Diamondbacks took a 9-5 lead into the 9th. Houston scored twice in the 9th against Gregg Olson, but Bill Spiers flew out to end the game. The 9-7 win gives the Diamondbacks another shot at staying alive tomorrow, now down 2-1 in the series. Williams’ 4 RBI in the game give him a Tourney best 19 total. The Diamondbacks are now 5-0 at home.

’98 Astros @ ’99 Diamondbacks – 9/18/24