Mets Calendar Classics - Mets Games Played On This Date: August 8th

 

David Peterson, 2022 Topps Heritage Card

Lucas Duda walks it off in 2011, Mets win streak snapped in 2015 and David Peterson wins in his home state in 2024.

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Year: 2024; Game #115; Thursday, Aug 8; NYM 9 @ COL 1;  boxscore; WP: Peterson;; LP: Gomber;  Time: 2:47;Day; Attendance: 26,379; Record: 61-54; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 8;W

8/8/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 9 Colorado Rockies 1

Francisco Lindor#; SS 2 for 5; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jose Iglesias; 2B 1 for 3; double; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; J.D. Martinez; DH 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Pete Alonso; 1B 3 for 5; 2 HRs; 3 runs; 3 RBIs; 2 Ks; Mark Vientos; 3B 1 for 5; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Luis Torrens; C 1 for 4; 1 walk; Jeff McNeil*; RF 1 for 5; double; 2 Ks; Harrison Bader; CF 1 for 3; 1 run; Tyrone Taylor; LF 2 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 K; David Peterson*; (W, 6-1) 5 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 3 walks; 5 Ks; Adam Ottavino;  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Ryne Stanek;  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Danny Young*;  2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 Ks; 

Brian Joura Mets360: "The first four hitters for the Mets each smoked an extra-base hit, capped off by Pete Alonso’s massive home run, to stake David Peterson to a 4-0 lead and an eventual 9-1 Mets win over the Rockies Thursday afternoon in Denver. The victory, combined with a Braves loss earlier in the day, vaulted the Mets into second place in the National League East."

Mike Puma NY Post: Pete Alonso slugs two home runs as Mets pummel Rockies to win series. "Alonso homered in the first and third innings, and Mark Vientos contributed a blast in the fifth to provide David Peterson, who grew up in nearby Aurora, Colo., plenty of support in his homecoming game."

Mike Puma NY Post: Mets’ David Peterson delivers strong outing in hometown Colorado. "David Peterson had attended many games at Coors Field growing up but had never received the opportunity to pitch here. The Aurora, Colo., native finally got his chance Thursday and gave the Mets five solid innings in their 9-1 victory over the Rockies."

Year: 2023; Game # 113; Tuesday, Aug 8; NYM 2 Vs. CHC;3; boxscore;  WP: Taillon;  LP: Smith;  Save: Alzolay;Time: 2:29; NIGHT; Attendance: 29,640; Record: 51-62; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 21; L 

Brandon Nimmo CF: 1 for 4; Jeff McNeil 2B-RF: 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Francisco Lindor SS: 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Pete Alonso 1B: 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Daniel Vogelbach DH: 0 for 4; GDP; 1 K; Abraham Almonte RF: 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Jonathan Araúz 2B: 0 for 0; Mark Vientos 3B: 1 for 3; 1 K; Omar Narváez C: 1 for 3; 2B; Danny Mendick LF: 0 for 0; Rafael Ortega LF: 0 for 2; Francisco Alvarez PH-C: 0 for 1; Carlos Carrasco: 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 1 HR; 2 walks; 5 Ks; Phil Bickford: 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Trevor Gott: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Drew Smith, L (4-4): 0.2 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 HR; 1 K; Josh Walker: 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Adam Ottavino: 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 2 Ks;  

NY Post: “The offense went silent after Pete Alonso’s first-inning homer and Drew Smith gave up a go-ahead homer to former Yankee Mike Tauchman in the eighth…But the offense came up short. After Alonso’s third homer in two nights, his 34th of the season, Omar Narvaez doubled with two outs in the second. After that, however, Cubs starter and former Yankee Jameson Taillon retired the final 16 batters he faced…Carrasco gave up a solo home run to Cody Bellinger in the fourth inning and an RBI double to Yan Gomes in the fifth before Drew Smith allowed Tauchman’s solo homer in the eighth that gave the Cubs their first lead of the night, at 3-2.”

Year: 2022; Game#110; Monday  Aug 8 NYM 5 Vs. CIN; 1; boxscore;  WP: Bassitt; LP: Dunn; Time: 2:56; NIGHT; Attendance: 28,448;  Record: 71-39; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 7.0; W; 

Brandon Nimmo CF: 0 for 3; HBP; 1 run; 2 Ks; Starling Marte RF: 2 for 4; HR,SB; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Francisco Lindor SS: 0 for 3; SB; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Pete Alonso 1B: 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Daniel Vogelbach DH: 2 for 4; 2B; 1 RBI; 1 K;    Mark Canha PR-DH: 0 for 0; 1 run; Jeff McNeil 2B: 1 for 3; HBP; 1 run; 1 K; Tyler Naquin LF: 1 for 3; 3B; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Eduardo Escobar 3B: 0 for 3; IW; 1 walk; James McCann C: 1 for 4; Chris Bassitt, W (9-7): 8 innings; 1 run; 8 hits; 1 walk; 8 Ks; Adam Ottavino: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K;  

NY Post: Chris Bassitt tosses gem as Mets beat Reds for fourth straight win. “Bassitt emerged with eight strong innings that led a 5-1 victory over the Reds at Citi Field…Starling Marte blasted a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Mets a fast lead…daniel Vogelbach’s torrid start to his Mets career continued with an RBI single in the third that extended the Mets lead to 3-0. Francisco Lindor walked and stole second before Vogelbach delivered with two outs. Vogelbach’s RBI was his seventh in 14 games since arriving in a trade with the Pirates. Lindor has scored at least one run in 11 straight games, two short of David Wright’s club record.”

Year: 2021; Game#112; Sunday  Aug 8 NYM 0 @ PHI; 3; boxscore; WP: Wheeler; LP: Walker; Time: 2:20; DAY; Attendance: 39,186;  Record: 57-55; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 2; L; 

Brandon Nimmo CF 2 for 4; Jeff McNeil 2B 0 for 4, 1 K; Pete Alonso 1B 0 for 4, 2 Ks; Dominic Smith LF 0 for 3, 2 Ks; Javier Baez SS 0 for 2; Michael Conforto RF 0 for 2; Jonathan Villar 3B/SS 0 for 3; James McCann C 0 for 3; Taijuan Walker P (L, 7-7) 6 innings, 3 runs – all earned, 4 hits, 3 HRs, 1 walk, 1 K; 

ESPN.com: "Zack Wheeler (W,10-6) pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets on Sunday. Jean Segura and J.T. Realmuto also homered for the Phillies...The Mets got a pregame pep talk in the clubhouse from owner Steve Cohen before losing for the seventh time in eight tries. New York arrived at Citizens Bank Park this weekend leading the division and left in third place. Atlanta is in second place, two back of Philadelphia.

5 Years ago today:

Year: 2020; Game #15; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 8  Vs. MIA; 4; boxscore;  WP: Peterson; LP: Castano; Time: 3:03; NIGHT;  Record: 6-9; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 4; W;

Amed Rosario SS: 1 for 4; 2 runs; Jeff McNeil LF: 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo LF: 0 for 0; J.D. Davis 3B: 2 for 3; HR,SF; 2 runs; 4 RBIs; Pete Alonso DH: 1 for 3; HR; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; Michael Conforto RF: 1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Wilson Ramos C: 0 for 3; HBP; Dominic Smith 1B: 1 for 4; 2B,GDP; 2 Ks; Brian Dozier 2B: 0 for 3; 1 K; Andrés Giménez 2B: 0 for 0; HBP; Billy Hamilton CF: 0 for 4; 1 K; David Peterson, W (2-1): 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 1 HR; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Jeurys Familia, H (2): 0.2 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 3 walks; Drew Smith, H (2): 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Robert Gsellman, H (1): 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Seth Lugo: 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Justin Wilson: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks;  

ESPN: Mets hit 3 HRs, end makeshift Marlins' 6-game win streak 8-4. “J.D. Davis homered and drove in a career-high four runs, Pete Alonso and Michael Conforto also connected, and the New York Mets slowed down the makeshift Marlins with an 8-4 victory Saturday…Rookie left-hander David Peterson (2-1) allowed two runs over five innings in his third major league outing, winning his home debut for the Mets.”

Year: 2018; Game #112; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 8  Vs. CIN; 0; boxscore;  WP: deGrom; LP: Stephenson; Time: 03:08; DAY; Attendance: 24,287; Record: 47-65; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 16; W;

Year: 2017; Game #110; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 5  Vs. TEX; 4; boxscore;  WP: Flexen; LP: Griffin;  Save: Ramos; Time: 02:51; NIGHT; Attendance: 37,326; Record: 50-60; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 15.5; W;

10 Years ago today:

Year: 2015; Game #110; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 4 @ TBR; 5; boxscore;  WP: Karns; LP: Syndergaard;  Save: Boxberger; Time: 03:03; NIGHT; Attendance: 31,042; Record: 59-51; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 1.5; L; 

Curtis Granderson RF: 2 for 5; 2·HR; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Daniel Murphy 3B: 1 for 5; 2B; 1 run; 1 K; Yoenis Céspedes CF-LF: 2 for 4; SB; 1 run; 1 K; Lucas Duda 1B: 2 for 4; 2B; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Juan Uribe DH: 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Michael Conforto LF: 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Wilmer Flores PH-2B: 0 for 1; 1 K; Travis d'Arnaud C: 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Kelly Johnson 2B: 0 for 3; 1 K; Juan Lagares PH-CF: 0 for 1; 1 K; Rubén Tejada SS: 0 for 3; 1 walk; Noah Syndergaard, L (6-6): 4 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 8 hits; 1 HR; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Sean Gilmartin: 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Carlos Torres: 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; 

NY Post: Mets’ win streak halted at seven as Syndergaardgets hammered. “The Mets (59-51), who lost for the first time since acquiring Yoenis Cespedes on July 31, saw their lead on the Nationals in the NL East sliced to 1 ½ games. The Nationals beat the Rockies 6-1. Syndergaard (6-6) was finished after four innings in which he allowed five earned runs on eight hits with six strikeouts and two walks…The Mets scored four runs in the first two innings and then went into a slumber, going hitless over the final four against Tampa Bay’s bullpen. Collins noted the fact the Mets struck out 15 times…Two lapses contributed to the Mets falling into a 5-4 hole in the fourth. First, Syndergaard bounced a wild pitch, allowing John Jaso to reach third with two outs. Moments later, Evan Longoria hit a slow grounder, on which Ruben Tejada double-clutched — he said he couldn’t immediately grip the ball — for an infield RBI single.”

Year: 2014; Game #116; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 5 @ PHI; 4; boxscore;  WP: Colon; LP: Burnett;  Save: Mejia; Time: 02:51; NIGHT; Attendance: 32,307; Record: 55-61; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 8; W; 

National Pastime.com: Bartolo Colon joins Juan Marichal and Pedro Martinez in becoming the third hurler from the Dominican Republic to win 200 major league games. The 40-year-old portly right-hander accomplishes the feat when he goes eight innings, giving up six hits and one run, in the Mets' 5-4 victory over Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park, 5-4.

Year: 2013; Game #112; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 2  Vs. COL; 1; boxscore;  WP: Gee; LP: Manship;  Save: Hawkins; Time: 02:44; DAY; Attendance: 26,618; Record: 52-60; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 16.5; W; 

Year: 2012; Game #111; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 0  Vs. MIA; 13; boxscore;  WP: Eovaldi; LP: Young; Time: 03:07; NIGHT; Attendance: 26,193; Record: 53-58; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 15; L;

Year: 2011; Game #114; Monday;  Aug 8, NYM 9  Vs. SDP; 8; boxscore;  WP: Isringhausen; LP: Bell; Time: 02:50; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,814; Record: 57-57; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 17.5; W-wo; 

On this date, 8/8/2011 - Down 8-6 in the 9th against Ex-Met Heath Bell, the Mets walk off Padres as Lucas Duda drives in Jason Turner and David Wright with the winning runs. pic.twitter.com/xD8KRH27Qg

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Year: 2010; Game #111; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 5 @ PHI; 6; boxscore;  WP: Halladay; LP: Dickey;  Save: Lidge; Time: 02:33; DAY; Attendance: 45,402; Record: 55-56; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 9; L;

Year: 2009; Game #110; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 1 @ SDP; 3; boxscore;  WP: Latos; LP: Parnell;  Save: Bell; Time: 02:56; NIGHT; Attendance: 35,184; Record: 51-59; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 11; L;

Year: 2008; Game #115; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. FLA; 0; boxscore;  WP: Perez; LP: Nolasco;  Save: Heilman; Time: 02:39; NIGHT; Attendance: 50,307; Record: 61-54; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 1; W;

Year: 2007; Game #113; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 4  Vs. ATL; 3; boxscore;  WP: Heilman; LP: Soriano;  Save: Wagner; Time: 02:48; NIGHT; Attendance: 51,749; Record: 64-49; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 4.0; W;

Year: 2006; Game #111; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. SDP; 2; boxscore;  WP: Trachsel; LP: Williams;  Save: Wagner; Time: 03:02; NIGHT; Attendance: 46,167; Record: 67-44; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up13.5; W;

Year: 2004; Game #110; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 2 @ STL; 6; boxscore;  WP: Marquis; LP: Leiter;  Save: Tavarez; Time: 03:08; DAY; Attendance: 43,578; Record: 52-58; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 11; L; 

Baseball Reference: The Cardinals defeat the Mets‚ 6 - 2‚ as Edgar Renteria gets 5 hits for St. Louis. 

Year: 2003; Game #115; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ ARI; 1; boxscore;  WP: Glavine; LP: Webb;  Save: Stanton; Time: 02:56; NIGHT; Attendance: 36,335; Record: 48-67; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 28; W;

Year: 2002; Game #114; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 9 @ MIL; 0; boxscore;  WP: Trachsel; LP: Wright; Time: 02:56; DAY; Attendance: 35,042; Record: 57-57; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 18; W;

Year: 2001; Game #114; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 5  Vs. MIL; 4; boxscore;  WP: Trachsel; LP: Levrault;  Save: Benitez; Time: 02:57; NIGHT; Attendance: 34,619; Record: 53-61; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 11.5; W;

Year: 2000; Game #111; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ HOU; 9; boxscore;  WP: Powell; LP: Leiter; Time: 02:55; NIGHT; Attendance: 38,031; Record: 64-47; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 4; L;

Year: 1999; Game #112; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. LAD; 14; boxscore;  WP: Dreifort; LP: Reed; Time: 03:06; DAY; Attendance: 39,803; Record: 67-45; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 0.5; L;

Year: 1998; Game #114; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 4 @ COL; 3; boxscore;  WP: Reynoso; LP: Jones;  Save: Franco; Time: 03:09; DAY; Attendance: 48,312; Record: 62-52; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 14.5; W;

Year: 1997; Game #114; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 6  Vs. HOU; 1; boxscore;  WP: Bohanon; LP: Reynolds; Time: 02:40; NIGHT; Attendance: 23,818; Record: 65-49; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 6.5; W;

Year: 1996; Game #116; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ FLA; 0; boxscore;  WP: Harnisch; LP: Brown;  Save: Franco; Time: 02:28; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,627; Record: 55-61; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 16.5; W;

30 Years ago today:

Year: 1995; Game #95; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 12 @ PHI; 10; boxscore;  WP: Cornelius; LP: Green;  Save: Franco; Time: 03:23; NIGHT; Attendance: 28,536; Record: 38-57; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 23; W;

Mets win a wild one in Philly.  Leading 12-6 in the 9th, the Phillies score 4 and have the tying runs on base with two outs but John Franco gets Andy Van Slyke to groundout to secure the win.

Year: 1994; Game #110; Monday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ PHI; 2; boxscore;  WP: Jones; LP: Jackson;  Save: Franco; Time: 03:00; NIGHT; Attendance: 35,977; Record: 54-56; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 17.5; W;

Year: 1993; Game #111; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 2  Vs. PIT; 3; boxscore;  WP: Smith; LP: Tanana; Time: 02:17; DAY; Attendance: 27,231; Record: 39-72; Standings: 7; Games up/behind: 30.5; L;

Year: 1992; Game #109; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ CHC; 4; boxscore;  WP: Bullinger; LP: Guetterman; Time: 02:56; DAY; Attendance: 35,653; Record: 51-58; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 10.5; L-wo;

Year: 1991; Game #107; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 4  Vs. PIT; 3; boxscore;  WP: Viola; LP: Drabek;  Save: Franco; Time: 02:38; DAY; Attendance: 41,672; Record: 57-50; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 5.5; W;

Year: 1990; Game #107; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 8  Vs. PHI; 4; boxscore;  WP: Cone; LP: Carman; Time: 02:47; DAY; Attendance: 41,204; Record: 62-45; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 1.5; W;

Year: 1989; Game #111; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 9 @ PHI; 0; boxscore;  WP: Cone; LP: Ruffin; Time: 02:30; NIGHT; Attendance: 35,196; Record: 59-52; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 5; W;

Year: 1988; Game #111; Monday;  Aug 8, NYM 0 @ PIT; 1; boxscore;  WP: Reed; LP: Ojeda;  Save: Gott; Time: 02:12; NIGHT; Attendance: 38,307; Record: 67-44; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 6.0; L;

Year: 1987; Game #110; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. CHC; 5; boxscore;  WP: Mason; LP: Schulze;  Save: Smith; Time: 03:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 47,893; Record: 63-47; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 4.5; L;

Year: 1986; Game #107; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ MON; 5; boxscore;  WP: Smith; LP: Ojeda;  Save: Reardon; Time: 02:55; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,027; Record: 72-35; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up16.0; L;

40 Years ago today:

Year: 1985; Game #105; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 14 @ MON; 7; boxscore;  WP: Aguilera; LP: Hesketh;  Save: Leach; Time: 03:05; NIGHT; Attendance: 24,919; Record: 63-42; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 0.5; W;

Baseball Reference: Keith Hernandez has 5 hits in the Mets' 20-hit attack as they beat the Expos‚ 14 - 7. Rick Aguilera is the winner. 

Year: 1984; Game #110; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 6 @ CHC; 7; boxscore;  WP: Smith; LP: Gardner;  Save: Stoddard; Time: 03:10; DAY; Attendance: 37,292; Record: 62-48; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 4.5; L; 

Baseball Reference: The Cubs tighten their grip on first place in the NL East with a 7 - 6 win over the Mets at Wrigley Field‚ completing a four-game series sweep. Keith Moreland leads the way with 3 hits and 4 RBIs. Hubie Brooks is 4 for 4 with 4 runs for New York. Davey Johnson gets tossed in the 7th after Bob Dernier gets hit by a pitch‚ a continuation of yesterday's beanballing. Cubs manager Jim Frey follows Johnson in the 9th when Lee Smith throws behind George Foster.  

Year: 1983; Game #111; Monday;  Aug 8, NYM 6 @ MON; 5; boxscore;  WP: Orosco; LP: Reardon; Time: 02:47; NIGHT; Attendance: 27,906; Record: 45-66; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 14; W;

Year: 1982; Game #109; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 1 @ PIT; 4; boxscore;  WP: Robinson; LP: Swan;  Save: Tekulve; Time: 02:15; DAY; Attendance: 19,679; Record: 48-61; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 13.5; L;

Year: 1980; Game #108; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ STL; 2; boxscore;  WP: Reardon; LP: Littlefield;  Save: Allen; Time: 02:21; NIGHT; Attendance: 22,932; Record: 53-55; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 8; W;

Year: 1979; Game #111; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 4  Vs. STL; 8; boxscore;  WP: Vuckovich; LP: Hassler; Time: 02:15; DAY; Attendance: 10,024; Record: 47-63; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 16.5; L;

Year: 1978; Game #113; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 1 @ MON; 6; boxscore;  WP: Schatzeder; LP: Hausman; Time: 02:04; NIGHT; Attendance: 17,124; Record: 47-66; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 14; L;

Year: 1977; Game #109; Monday;  Aug 8, NYM 2  Vs. STL; 4; boxscore;  WP: Hrabosky; LP: Koosman; Time: 02:16; NIGHT; Attendance: 12,519; Record: 46-63; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 18.5; L;

Year: 1976; Game #113; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 7 @ PIT; 4; boxscore;  WP: Lolich; LP: Rooker; Time: 02:04; DAY; Attendance: 16,538; Record: 57-56; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 18; W;

50 Years ago today:

Year: 1975; Game #112; Friday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. LAD; 4; boxscore;  WP: Marshall; LP: Sanders; Time: 02:28; NIGHT; Attendance: 42,049; Record: 58-54; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 7.5; L;

Ron Cey's 2 run 8th inning single off Ken Sanders gave a Dodgers 4-3 lead they would never relinquish.  Mike Marshall (W,7-11) gets the win with 3 shutout innings in relief. 

Year: 1974; Game #108; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 3 @ PIT; 4; boxscore;  WP: Reuss; LP: Matlack; Time: 02:28; NIGHT; Attendance: 11,191; Record: 47-61; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 9.5; L-wo;

Year: 1973; Game #111; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 1 @ LAD; 0; boxscore;  ;  WP: Matlack;  LP: Messersmith; Time: 02:10; NIGHT; Attendance: 24,219; Record: 51-60; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 8.5; W;

Year: 1972; Game #102; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 5 @ STL; 6; boxscore;  WP: Higgins; LP: Frisella; Time: 02:41; NIGHT; Attendance: 22,272; Record: 55-47; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 9.5; L;

Year: 1971; Game #112; Sunday;  Aug 8, NYM 0 @ ATL; 5; boxscore;  WP: Niekro; LP: Williams; Time: 02:13; DAY; Attendance: 15,664; Record: 57-55; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 11.5; L;

Year: 1970; Game #110; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 12 @ PIT; 9; boxscore;  WP: Koosman; LP: Veale;  Save: Gentry; Time: 03:44; DAY; Attendance: 27,843; Record: 59-51; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 2.5; W;

Year: 1969; Game #107; Friday;  Aug 8 (1), NYM 4 @ ATL; 1; boxscore;  WP: Koosman; LP: Pappas; Time: 2:24; DAY;  Record: 60-47; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 8.5; W;

Year: 1969; Game #108; Friday;  Aug 8 (2), NYM 0 @ ATL; 1; boxscore;  WP: Reed; LP: Taylor; Time: 02:11; NIGHT; Attendance: 42,838; Record: 60-48; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 8.5; L-wo; 

Year: 1967; Game #106; Tuesday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. ATL; 2; boxscore;  WP: Taylor; LP: Ritchie; Time: 03:23; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,280; Record: 41-65; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 24; W-wo;

Down 2-0, the Mets score two in the 9th on an Ed Kranepool RBI single and a Ed Charles RBI double to send it to extras.  Bob Johnson's homer to lead off the 11th gives the Mets a walk-off win.  

60 Years ago today:

Year: 1965; Game #112; Sunday;  Aug 8 (1), NYM 6  Vs. CHC; 7; boxscore;  WP: McDaniel; LP: Fisher;  Save: Abernathy; Time: 2:37; DAY;  Record: 34-77; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 30.5; L; 

In Game 1 of a double header, Ernie Banks broke a 4-4 tie with a solo Home Run.  After the Cubs took a 7-4 lead into the 9th, the Mets battled back to score two and load the bases with 2 out but Ed Kranepool grounded out to Ron Santo to end it.

Year: 1965; Game #113; Sunday;  Aug 8 (2), NYM 10  Vs. CHC; 14; boxscore;  WP: Abernathy; LP: Parsons; Time: 03:50; DAY; Attendance: 25,067; Record: 34-78; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 30.5; L;

Baseball Reference: 1965: In New York‚ the Cubs score 6 runs in the 9th inning to whip the Mets‚ 14 - 10. Chris Krug is not much help in the 9th‚ as the Cubbie strikes out twice. It's the first time since 1922 a Cub has K'ed twice in one inning. 

Year: 1964; Game #112; Saturday;  Aug 8, NYM 5 @ PHI; 12; boxscore;  WP: Wise; LP: Cisco;  Save: Boozer; Time: 02:57; DAY; Attendance: 7,687; Record: 34-77; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 32; L;

Year: 1963; Game #113; Thursday;  Aug 8, NYM 3  Vs. STL; 2; boxscore;  WP: Jackson; LP: Shantz; Time: 02:55; DAY; Attendance: 8,309; Record: 36-77; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 32.5; W;

Year: 1962; Game #112; Wednesday;  Aug 8, NYM 5 @ SFG; 2; boxscore;  WP: Craig; LP: Bolin; Time: 02:44; NIGHT; Attendance: 11,411; Record: 30-82; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 46.5; W;