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11 teams have won World Series after losing first two games

New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson with the fifth-inning home run during Game 1 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015.
New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson with the fifth-inning home run during Game 1 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. Photo Credit: Twentieth Century Fox & Peanuts Worldwide

Yes, Mets fans, it can be done.

The Mets will try to become the 12th team to dig out of a 0-2 hole and win the World Series.

They did it once before, too.

Here are the 11 teams to accomplish the feat in MLB history:

1996: Yankees 4, Braves 2*

1986: Mets 4, Red Sox 3*

1985: Royals 4, Cardinals 3*

1981: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2

1978: Yankees 4, Dodgers 2

1971: Pirates 4, Orioles 3

1965 Dodgers 4, Twins 3

1958: Yankees 4, Braves 3

1956: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3

1955: Dodgers 4, Yankees 3

1921: Giants 5, Yankees 3

*Lost first two games at home.