Article: Homecoming; Fenway Park holds a host of memories for Mets' Darling.(SPORTS)

Byline: Bill Doyle

COLUMN: Tuning In

When Ron Darling pitched for the Mets in the 1986 World Series, his mother was the only member of his family who rooted for him. His father and two brothers cheered on their beloved Red Sox.

So, when Darling pitched well and allowed only an unearned run in a 1-0 loss in Game 1, it was the best of both worlds.

"That was perfect for them," Darling recalled.

When Darling announced his first Red Sox game at Fenway Park on TBS in May, his mother looked forward to listening to his analysis. Mikina Darling prepared the sandwiches, potato chips and drinks so she and husband Ron Sr. could watch the ...

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