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4/16/2025 Box Score: Minnesota Twins 4 Mets 3
Francisco Lindor# SS 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Juan Soto RF 0 for 5; 3 Ks; Pete Alonso 1B 2 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Jesse Winker DH 2 for 5; 2 doubles; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Brandon Nimmo* LF 1 for 4; 1 walk; Luisangel Acuña 2B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 3 Ks; Tyrone Taylor CF 1 for 4; Brett Baty* 3B 2 for 4; 1 K; Hayden Senger C 0 for 2; 1 K; Luis Torrens C 0 for 2; Huascar Brazobán 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Justin Hagenman 3.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 4 Ks; José Buttó 1.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ryne Stanek 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; A.J. Minter 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Edwin DÃaz 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Reed Garrett (L, 0-1) 0 innings; 1 run; 1 hit;
Brian Joura Mets360: "The Mets rallied to tie the score in the eighth inning but couldn’t do anything more, eventually falling in extra innings to the hometown Twins, 4-3, Wednesday afternoon...But outside of that one frame, the Mets couldn’t come up with the big hit...They fanned 11 times and hit into two double plays.
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets rally late but fall to Twins in extra innings. "And at the end, they suffered their first loss at the hands of the bullpen. Ty France delivered a walk-off single against Reed Garrett after the Mets blew a two-on, no-out scoring chance in the top of the extra inning. That resulted in them dropping consecutive games for the first time this season, too."
Fiifi Frimpong NY Daily News: Twins’ Ty France hands Mets first walk-off loss of season that spoils comeback attempt. "In the 10th inning, France hit Reed Garrett’s sweeper to center that easily brought home Byron Buxton — the Manfred runner — from second base. The Twins’ first walk-off win of the season spoiled a comeback surge sparked by Alonso, who scored an RBI double in the eighth. Winker and Acuna followed with an RBI double and RBI single, respectively, to tie the game at three in the frame."
Mike Puma NY Post: Mets’ late rally all for naught as they fall in 10 innings to drop series to Twins. "Of all the Mets’ anemic numbers offensively, their production with runners in scoring position might be the most odious...So it hardly came as a surprise in Wednesday’s 10th inning against the Twins when the team failed to at bare minimum bring in the automatic runner from second base...Overall, the Mets are next to last in MLB with a .166 batting average with runners in scoring position this season.
Mike Puma NY Post: Justin Hagenman gives Mets what they were asking for in MLB debut. "Selected from Triple-A Syracuse as the sixth “starter” with Griffin Canning sick, Hagenman pitched 3 ¹/₃ innings behind opener Huascar Brazobán and allowed one earned run on three hits with four strikeouts."
MLB YouTube Channel: Twins 4 Mets 3 Game Highlights 4/16/2025
"Overall, we couldn't close the deal today. We didn't get the job done. We've just got to play better."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Carlos Mendoza talks about the Mets' loss to the Twins: pic.twitter.com/hhiZdgcjlS
"I thought he was really good"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Carlos Mendoza talks about Justin Hagenman's effort in his MLB debut today: pic.twitter.com/8ghkha9c0v
Carlos Mendoza says that he's heard that first base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt is "fine" after being hit in the face by a line drive in today's game pic.twitter.com/uvK8Jxuju3
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
"It was fun. It was everything you hope for and more."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Justin Hagenman talks about the emotions of making his MLB debut today: pic.twitter.com/DN5ZtNTliL
"Super grateful that they were able to make it out"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Justin Hagenman says he got to talk to his family after his outing: pic.twitter.com/xa3IMrBOOv
"It's baseball. You're gonna have ups and downs and right now, going through some downs with runners in scoring position"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Brandon Nimmo was asked about the Mets' struggles with runners in scoring position: pic.twitter.com/XED4vpJtbl
"He looks like a complete hitter up there, which is fantastic. I'm so happy for him."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Brandon Nimmo talks about Pete Alonso's start to the season at the plate: pic.twitter.com/buM9PZPUIG
"I'll play wherever they want me to. If that requires center field, then that's where I'll be."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
Brandon NImmo was asked about possibly playing center field in Jose Siri's absence: pic.twitter.com/FspUaiXEjW
What if?@DaniWex asks @JimDuquetteGM and @DPLennon what the Mets' roster would've looked like if Carlos Correa's physical and contract had gone through two offseasons ago:
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 16, 2025
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/rF3EO0rg0V
On @Honda SportsNite, @johansantana joins @emacSNY and discusses the Mets using a 6-man rotation early, the biggest reason for the Mets' 11-7 start, and how he would pitch Juan Soto with protection (such as Aaron Judge or Pete Alonso) and without pic.twitter.com/LLWLAYj0pn
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 17, 2025
Mets home to play the Cardinals at 7:10 PM. Griffin Canning the scheduled starter.
NY Post: Mets trying Jeff McNeil at different position during injury rehab. "As the Mets’ second baseman continues toward a return from an oblique strain, he is scheduled to play center field on Thursday for Low-A St. Lucie."
NY Post: Francisco Lindor named Team Puerto Rico captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Tim Healey Newsday: Three takeaways from the Mets-Twins series. 1. Jeff McNeil might be an option in centerfield; 2. Max Kranick has been great — and will deservedly be back. 3. Juan Soto will get better.
Mets Daily Clips:
Mets Fall to Twins, 4-3:
- Mets rally late but fall to Twins in extra innings (Newsday)
- Mets’ late rally all for naught as they fall in 10 innings to drop series to Twins (New York Post)
- Twins’ Ty France hands Mets first walk-off loss of season that spoils comeback attempt (NYDN)
- Mets takeaways: Comeback wasted in extra-inning loss, series defeat to Twins (The Record)
- ‘I cost the team’: Francisco Lindor takes blame for error that caused Mets’ loss to Twins (The Record)
- Twins take series from Mets with 4-3 win on Ty France’s game-ending single in the 10th inning (AP)
Umpire Hit By Foul Ball:
- 1B umpire Wendelstedt walks off with assistance after being hit in head (MLB.com)
- Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt leaves Mets-Twins game after getting drilled in head by foul ball in scary scene (New York Post)
- First-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt hit in head by line drive during Mets game vs. Twins (The Record)
- Mets player lines ball off umpire’s head in scary incident: ‘I’m not sure I have ever seen that happen’ (NJ.com)
- MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt takes line drive to head while working 1B during Mets-Twins game (Yahoo)
- Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt goes to hospital after foul ball in Mets-Twins game hits him in head (AP)
Justin Hagenman News:
- Hagenman's journey to MLB debut 'everything you can hope for' (MLB.com)
- Justin Hagenman gives Mets what they were asking for in MLB debut (New York Post)
- How New York Mets pitcher Justin Hagenman fared in MLB debut (SI.com)
Francisco Lindor News:
- Lindor to reprise role as Puerto Rico captain in 2026 World Baseball Classic (MLB.com)
- Francisco Lindor named Team Puerto Rico captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic (New York Post)
- Mets’ Francisco Lindor bluntly calls out ‘unacceptable’ play (NJ.com)
Jeff McNeil News:
- McNeil to get reps in CF during Minors rehab outings (MLB.com)
- Mets trying Jeff McNeil at different position during injury rehab (New York Post)
- Mets to work Jeff McNeil out in center during rehab as New York gets creative after Jose Siri's injury (CBS Sports)
Other Mets News:
- Early hot streaks shake up Hitter Power Rankings (MLB.com)
- Here's a potential impact callup for each organization (MLB.com)
- Three takeaways from the Mets-Twins series (Newsday)
- Keith Hernandez suffers ‘a little upchuck’ live on air during Mets broadcast (New York Post)
- Juan Soto’s lineup comments only show how powerful the Mets can be (New York Post)
- NL rival applauds Mets’ David Stearns for unpopular decision: ‘He would have locked himself in’ (NJ.com)
- As a Mets rookie makes his long-shot MLB debut, the scout who signed him is beating his own odds (The Athletic)
Baseball America:
- 10 Low-A Prospects Ready To Rise Up Rankings In 2025. "A.J. Ewing, OF, Mets - The Mets’ No. 24 prospect, Ewing is hitting .448/.514/.690 with five walks and five strikeouts in 35 plate appearances this year. He’s a lefthanded hitter with a smooth, compact swing who lets the ball travel deep into the hitting zone, and he has been barreling line drives to all fields this season...A plus runner in center field..."
Mets.com:
- Hagenman's journey to MLB debut 'everything you can hope for'
- Lindor set for reprise as Team PR captain in 2026 World Baseball Classic
- McNeil to get reps in CF during Minors rehab outings
- Lindor, Mets return home to face Cardinals
- Here's a potential impact callup for each organization For the Mets they cite Brandon Sproat: New York’s top prospect has done a nice job of rebounding from a rough season debut with two earned runs across 8 1/3 innings over his last two starts for Syracuse...Sproat has flashed six different pitch types (four-seamer, sinker, slider, sweeper, curveball, changeup) and has touched 98.3 mph with his heat."
- 1B umpire Wendelstedt walks off with assistance after being hit in head
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets' Francisco Alvarez catches full game with Double-A Binghamton
- Francisco Lindor named Team Puerto Rico captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic
- Twins' Ty France credits 'special' Byron Buxton skill for walk-off hit vs. Mets
- Mets Make Unexpected Decision After Injury News
- Mets vs. Cardinals: 5 things to watch and series predictions | April 17-20
- Brandon Nimmo expects Mets offense to improve after series loss to Twins; open to playing center field
Metsmerized:
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Mets360:
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Mack's Mets:
Syracuse:
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Fall in Tight Battle at Reading
- Watch: Mets Prospect Jonah Tong Ks 6 4/16/25
- 4/16/2025 Box Score: Reading Fightin Phils 7 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 4
- Jett Williams SS 1 for 5; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Francisco Alvarez C 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; Nick Morabito CF 2 for 5; double; 1 run; Ryan Clifford 1B 2 for 4; double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Kevin Parada DH 0 for 4; 3 Ks; JT Schwartz* LF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Travis Swaggerty LF 1 for 1; Alex RamÃrez RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; William Lugo 3B 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Wyatt Young 2B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Jonah Tong (L, 0-1) 5 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; TJ Shook 2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Douglas Orellana 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 K;
- Tonight's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup, Alvarez back at Catcher - 4/16/25
- 4/16/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
- Jett Williams SS 1 for 5; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Francisco Alvarez C 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; Nick Morabito CF 2 for 5; double; 1 run; Ryan Clifford 1B 2 for 4; double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Kevin Parada DH 0 for 4; 3 Ks; JT Schwartz* LF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Travis Swaggerty LF 1 for 1; Alex RamÃrez RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; William Lugo 3B 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Wyatt Young 2B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Jonah Tong (L, 0-1) 5 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; TJ Shook 2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Douglas Orellana 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 K;
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn Game Recap: IronBirds Inch Past Cyclones In Pitcher's Duel, 2-1
- 4/16/2025 Box Score: Aberdeen IronBirds 2 Brooklyn Cyclones 1
- Boston Baro* SS 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Carson Benge* RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Jacob Reimer DH 2 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; Eli Serrano* CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Jesus Baez B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Ronald Hernandez# RC 0 for 4; 1 K; D'Andre Smith 2B 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Estarling Mercado* 1B 1 for 3; Diego Mosquera LF 2 for 3; double; Noah Hall (L, 1-1) 5 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 walks; 7 Ks; Ryan Ammons* 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Ryan Lambert 1.2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Alfred Vega 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
- Tonight's Brooklyn Cyclones Lineup - 4/16/25
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/16/2025
- Boston Baro* SS 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Carson Benge* RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Jacob Reimer DH 2 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; Eli Serrano* CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Jesus Baez B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Ronald Hernandez# RC 0 for 4; 1 K; D'Andre Smith 2B 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Estarling Mercado* 1B 1 for 3; Diego Mosquera LF 2 for 3; double; Noah Hall (L, 1-1) 5 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 walks; 7 Ks; Ryan Ammons* 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Ryan Lambert 1.2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Alfred Vega 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Ewing Stays Red Hot, St-L Mets Cruise Past Tarpons 5-1
- 4/16/2025 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 5 Tampa Tarpons 1
- Jeremy Rodriguez* SS 1 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; Colin Houck DH 0 for 4; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Jared Young RF 0 for 2; 2 walks; Simon Juan RF 0 for 1; A.J. Ewing* CF 3 for 4; double; triple; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1
walk; Trace Willhoite 1B 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Trey Snyder 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Yonatan Henriquez# LF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Vincent Perozo* C 1 for 1; 2 walks; Kevin Villavicencio 2B 2 for 4; 1 RBI; Nate Dohm (W, 1-1) 5 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2
walks; 6 Ks; Frank Elissalt (H, 2) 2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Chandler Marsh 2 innings; no runs; 2 Ks;
- Today's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - 4/16/25
- Jeremy Rodriguez* SS 1 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; Colin Houck DH 0 for 4; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Jared Young RF 0 for 2; 2 walks; Simon Juan RF 0 for 1; A.J. Ewing* CF 3 for 4; double; triple; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Trace Willhoite 1B 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Trey Snyder 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Yonatan Henriquez# LF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Vincent Perozo* C 1 for 1; 2 walks; Kevin Villavicencio 2B 2 for 4; 1 RBI; Nate Dohm (W, 1-1) 5 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Frank Elissalt (H, 2) 2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Chandler Marsh 2 innings; no runs; 2 Ks;
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Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
AP Sports:
- Jung Hoo Lee stars as the surging Giants beat Aaron Nola and the Phillies 11-4
- Urshela’s 2-run triple and Bleday’s 3 hits lead Athletics past White Sox 3-1
- Corey Seager gets 3 hits and 2 RBIs as the Rangers beat the Angels 3-1
- Judge hits go-ahead homer to end 10-game drought as Yankees edge Royals 4-3 for 3-game sweep
- Hamilton homers, bullpen retires 13 of final 14 hitters, and Red Sox beat Rays 1-0
- Diamondbacks hit 4 homers to beat Marlins 6-2 for 4th straight win
- Oneil Cruz hits his 1st career grand slam as the Pirates beat the Nationals 6-1
- Jackson Holliday’s early grand slam sends the Orioles to a 9-1 victory over Cleveland
- Nats pitcher Jorge López ejected after pitch narrowly misses Andrew McCutchen’s head, benches clear
- Tatis and Machado each drive in 2 runs as the Padres beat the Cubs 4-2
- Lars Nootbaar’s 3-run HR helps Cardinals beat Astros 4-1
- Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider’s return with 3-1 win
- Yelich, Hoskins and Frelick homer as the Brewers defeat the Tigers 5-1
- Twins take series from Mets with 4-3 win on Ty France’s game-ending single in the 10th inning
MLB.com:
- Five No. 1 Draft picks homer on same day in rare feat
- 'Just for Coconut': Holliday dedicates 2nd career slam to pup
- Benches clear between Nats, Bucs after high inside pitch
- Judge lives up to 'best hitter in baseball' billing with tiebreaking HR
- Here's a potential impact callup for each organization
- Which of these 5 teams can crack stacked NL postseason picture?
- Early hot streaks shake up Hitter Power Rankings
- Pham joins (unfortunate) rare club, hits into 7-3 putout
- With MLB's best record, Padres tie franchise mark for best 19-game start
MLB Trade Rumors:
- MLB Mailbag: Arenado, Rangers, Red Sox, Angels, Giants
- MLBTR Podcast: Free Agent Power Rankings
- Luis Robert’s Slow Start
- Injury Notes: Gil, DeJong, Gray
- Austin Slater Undergoes Meniscus Surgery
- White Sox To Promote Edgar Quero
- Twins Acquire Jonah Bride
- Mariners Option Gregory Santos
- Latest On Orioles’ Extension Candidates
- Padres, Pirates Swap Brett Sullivan, Bryce Johnson
- Casey Lawrence Elects Free Agency
- White Sox Designate Mike Clevinger For Assignment
- Latest On Cubs’ Rotation Plans
- Mets Getting Jeff McNeil Reps In Center Field
- Rangers Release JT Chargois
Yahoo Sports:
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Tanner Scott investment paying off, Robert Suarez leads Padres dominant pen
- Bobby Miller struggles, but Dodgers complete sweep of Rockies
- Yankees Notes: Clarke Schmidt supplying pitching reinforcements, Aaron Judge 'locked in'
- Mets' Francisco Alvarez catches full game with Double-A Binghamton
- Aaron Judge breaks power drought with game-winning home run in Yankees' 4-3 win over Royals
- Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw throws three scoreless innings in rehab start
- Mets' Francisco Lindor named Team Puerto Rico captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic
- Spencer Strider returns for the Braves: What did we learn from his first start of 2025?
- Mets vs. Cardinals: 5 things to watch and series predictions | April 17-20
- Brandon Nimmo expects Mets offense to improve after series loss to Twins; open to playing center field
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
- Aaron Judge off to historic start: Yankees slugger in Hall of Fame company as he continues torrid pace
- Spencer Strider makes MLB strikeout history in Braves ace's first major-league start since 2024 UCL surgery
- MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt 'fine' after being hit in head by line-drive foul ball during Mets-Twins game
FanGraphs:
- Randal Grichuk Addresses His 2015 FanGraphs Scouting Report
- This Is How You Earn (Or Lose) One Fielding Run
- Randy RodrÃguez Is for Real
- Effectively Wild Episode 2310: Only a Woman: Ella Black, Lost and Found (Part 2–Ella’s Season)
- Spencer Torkelson’s Adjustments Have Paid Off So Far
- World Wide Webb
- America’s Most Sideways Pitcher Is Having Another Unusual Start
- Erick Fedde Addresses His 2017 FanGraphs Scouting Report
- Wait, The Angels?!
- Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 4/14/25
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Born on this date:
- Solly Hemus (1923)
- Denny Walling (1954)
- Gary Bennett (1972)
- Jed Lowrie (1984)
- Matt Allan (2001)
- Ryan Ammons (2001)
- Jhosep Chirinos (2004)
1964 | After spending the first two years of their existence at the Polo Grounds, the Mets play their first game at Shea Stadium in front of 50,312 fans in Queens. The Amazins' drop the stadium opener to Pittsburgh, 4-3, with Willie Stargell hitting the first homer in the Flushing facility. |
1969 | In only the ninth game of the franchise's history, Expos hurler Bill Stoneman, who had never thrown a complete game in the major leagues, tosses a no-hitter, defeating the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium, 7-0. The 25 year-old right-hander, the future GM of the Angels, will throw another no-hit game in 1972 against the Mets. |
2006 | In front of 36,867 Shea Stadium patrons, Pedro Martinez becomes the 103rd pitcher in major league history to win 200 games when the Mets beat the Braves, 4-3. The Dominican ace has lost only 84 contests at the time of reaching the milestone, putting him behind only Bob Caruthers (74), Whitey Ford (79), and Lefty Grove (83). |
2009 | At Citi Field, Gary Sheffield becomes the 25th player to hit 500 career home runs. Joining Ty Cobb and Rusty Staub as the only major leaguers to homer as a teenager and as a forty year-old, the recently released Tiger DH becomes the first to reach the milestone as a pinch hitter and the first to accomplish the feat in a Mets uniform. |
1967 - In the only game scheduled on this Monday evening, the New York Mets pound Pittsburgh, 9 - 6. Obscured amidst the offensive fireworks is the sorry plight of poor Jerry Buchek, a career backup infielder on the verge of his career year who's got to be wondering what he ever did to Pirate right fielder Roberto Clemente, likewise embarking on his own best-ever season. Clemente abuses Buchek on both sides of the ball, starting with his 2nd-inning snatch of his 400-footer to right center. Pirate beat writer Les Biederman reports: "Clemente went toward the exit gate for a startling back-handed stab of Buchek's long drive." Next inning, one of Roberto's patented one-hop rockets undresses the Met second baseman even as it dares him to return Clemente's favor. "Clemente slammed a vicious one-hop shot right at Buchek," writes Biederman, "but the second baseman dropped the ball as he set himself to throw."
1970 - Bud Harrelson of the New York Mets hits a home run in the 1st inning of a 6 - 0 win over the Phillies. The homer is one of only seven in Harrelson's 16-year career and the only one he will ever hit at Shea Stadium.
2006: At Shea Stadium, the Mets continue their strong start to the season with a 4 - 3 victory over Atlanta as Pedro Martinez collects his 200th win with relief help from Duaner Sanchez and Billy Wagner. Martinez, from the Dominican Republic, improves his record to 200-84 and joins Dennis Martinez of Nicaragua (245-193), Dominican Juan Marichal (243-142) and Cuban Luis Tiant (229-172), as the only Hispanic American pitchers to reach the 200-win major league mark.
2009 - Gary Sheffield becomes the 25th member of the 500 home run club. He delivers a pinch-hit homer off the Brewers' Mitch Stetter in the 7th inning of a game at Citi Field, still in its first month of operation. It is Sheffield's first home run for the New York Mets, after having been released in spring training by the Detroit Tigers while sitting on 499 home runs. The Mets win the game, 5 - 4, on Luis Castillo's 9th inning two-out single.
2010: The Mets need 20 innings to beat the Cardinals, 2 - 1, in the longest game since this date in 2008. Jose Reyes drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly after going 0 for 7 for the day in a game dominated by the pitchers. Both starters, Johan Santana for New York and Jaime Garcia for St. Louis, pitch 7 scoreless innings and the game is still scoreless after 17 frames, but the Cardinals eventually run out of able-bodied pitchers. 2B Felipe Lopez is sent out to the mound and pitches a scoreless 18th inning, while P Kyle Lohse goes out to play left field, but their teammate, OF Joe Mather, gives up a run in the top of the 19th. However, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez gives the run right back, but the Mets score again off Mather in the 20th. Mather is saddled with the loss, while Rodriguez gets the win and starter Mike Pelfrey comes out in the 21st to record the save for the Mets.
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