 Complete the following phrase:  In , McDowell was again impressive and was part of a strong core of Mets farm-hands  players that had come up through the minor leagues in the Mets system  which, together with a few fiery veterans, helped the Mets win the 1986 World Series. McDowell was involved in many close games, posting an amazing 23 pitching decisions despite never starting a game. His 149 record, which included winning his first seven decisions, and 3.02 ERA resulted in five points in the voting for National League MVP. McDowell was fantastic in the 