Step back into 1986 with Week 14 of the Howard Johnson Time Machine as Mets Hall of Famer Howard Johnson and special guest Doug Sisk relive another critical stretch of the greatest season in Mets history.

This week, we rewind to May 19–25, 1986, as the Mets battle through one of their grittiest road trips of the year. From cold, windy nights at Candlestick Park to tight late-inning battles in San Diego, the Mets prove they can win even when the offense isn’t exploding. HoJo and Doug Sisk take you inside the clubhouse, bullpen, and dugout during a week where championship teams learn how to survive adversity.

⚾ Stories and memories include:

• Doug Sisk’s return to the Mets after injury rehab in Tidewater

• The pressure and unpredictability of pitching at Candlestick Park

• How the bullpen evolved into a championship weapon

• The defensive intensity and gritty identity of the 1986 Mets

• What made Tony Gwynn such a difficult hitter to face

• Keith Hernandez’s leadership during difficult stretches

• Jesse Orosco’s ability to rebound after tough outings

• Davey Johnson’s handling of personalities, platoons, and bullpen roles

• The emotional grind of an 11-game west coast road trip

• Why “winning ugly” may have revealed more about the Mets than the blowouts did

Along the way, HoJo and Doug share behind-the-scenes travel stories, clubhouse chemistry, pitching strategy, and the swagger that helped define one of baseball’s most unforgettable teams.

If you love Mets history, exclusive behind-the-scenes baseball stories, and hearing directly from the players who lived it, this series is for you.

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