GAME 1: A fan interferes as New York Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado tries to catch a foul ball hit by Dodgers Nomar Garciaparra in the second inning. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Dodgers Jeff Kent, left, and J.D. Drew were both tagged out at home plate by Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca in the 2nd inning in New York Wednesday. Plate umpire John Hirschbeck makes the call. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
New York Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca, left, tags out Los Angeles Dodgers’ Jeff Kent at home plate in the second inning of the first game of the National League Division Series at Shea Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. Home plate umpire John Hirschbeck, right, watches the play. (Henny Ray Abrams / AP)
Dodgers Marlon Anderson tries to avoid the tag along the first baseline, but is out by New York Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
New York Mets’ Carlos Delgado hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of the first game of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Henny Ray Abrams / AP)
Dodgers batter Marlon Anderson tosses his bat in the air after strinking out against pitcher John Maine. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Cliff Floyd #30 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. (Travis Lindquist / Getty Images)
Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe pulls down his cap after giving up the second homerun of the fourth inning to New York Mets Cliff Floyd. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
John Maine #33 of the New York Mets is pulled out of the game in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Chris McGrath / Getty Images)
Chad Bradford #53 of the New York Mets pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the National League Division Series at Shea Stadium. (Chris McGrath / Getty Images)
New York Mets players and fans celebrate as Carlos Delgado scores in the sixth inning. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Kenny Lofton #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat. (Travis Lindquist / Getty Images)
Derek Lowe #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching. (Travis Lindquist / Getty Images)
Mets runner Carlos Delgado, on the ground, is congratulated by teamate Paul Lo Duca after scoring a run as Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe walks in the 6th inning. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Dodgers Marlon Anderson breaks up a double play attempt by Mets Jose Reyes. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Dodgers Nomar Garciaparra strikes out in the ninth inning, with two outs, and one man on base. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Dodgers Nomar Garciaparra is dejected after striking out to end the game, with one man on base. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
