Mets Calendar Classics - Mets Post Season Games Played On This Date: October 14th

 

1970 Topps Baseball Card

Mets win wild 12 inning World Series Game 2 in 1973, Gary Carter walks off the Astros in the 12th and Tommie Agee's bat and glove wins Game 3 of the '69 World Series.

Year: 2024; NLCS Game #2; Monday; Oct 14, NYM 7 @ LAD 3; boxscore; WP: Sean Manaea; LP: Ryan Brasier; Save: Edwin Diaz; Time: 3:27; Day; Attendance: 52,926; Record: 1-1; W;

Francisco Lindor SS: 2 for 4; HR,IW; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Mark Vientos 3B: 2 for 5; HR,GDP; 1 run; 4 RBIs; Luisangel Acuña 2B: 0 for 0; Brandon Nimmo LF: 0 for 4; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Harrison Bader CF: 0 for 0; Pete Alonso 1B: 1 for 4; SB,GDP; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Starling Marte RF: 3 for 5; 2B; 1 run; 1 RBI; Jesse Winker DH: 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Jose Iglesias 2B-3B: 1 for 5; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor CF-LF: 1 for 3; 2B,HBP; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Francisco Alvarez C: 0 for 3; 1 walk; Sean Manaea, W (2-0): 5 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 HR; 4 walks; 7 Ks; Phil Maton, H (1): 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; Ryne Stanek, H (2): 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Edwin Díaz, S (2): 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; 

Brian Joura Mets 360: "After getting blown out in Game 1 of the NLCS, the Mets roared back with a not-as-close-as-it-sounds, 7-3 win over the Dodgers in L.A. The Series now moves to New York for the next three games."

NY Post: Francisco Lindor ends Dodgers’ scoreless streak with Game 2 leadoff homer. "History be damned. The Mets ended the Dodgers’ scoreless steak at 33 innings as Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer after an eight-pitch at bat. The 2-2 pitch was sent into the right field stands and into the Mets bullpen, which elicited a celebration as he rounded first base."

Jared Schwartz NY Post: Mark Vientos created his own motivation after crucial Dodgers decision: ‘Personal’. "With runners on second and third base in the second inning — and the Mets leading 2-0 at the time — the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Francisco Lindor in order to face Vientos. Vientos promptly hit an emphatic grand slam to give his team a 6-0 lead in the second inning of their 7-3 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles."

Mike Vaccaro New York Post: Mets had a perfect response after getting bullied in NLCS opener. "The Mets needed to react to the [1st game] bullying the way we’re always taught you’re supposed to from the first day of kindergarten: bully the bully. He throws an uppercut, you throw a straight right...they did send a message back to the Dodgers, seizing a 6-0 lead after two innings and grinding out a 7-3 win that ties the NLCS at 1 and 1, sends the teams back to Citi Field, which promises to be a madhouse Wednesday, with the Mets presently owning home-field advantage." 

Tim Healey Newsday: Edwin Diaz, Mets' bullpen hang on in NLCS Game 2 win over Dodgers. "Twelve outs remained when Carlos Mendoza turned to his bullpen earlier than desired...Phil Maton recorded the first four outs, allowing a pair of inherited runners to score. Ryne Stanek got the next four, yielding several hard-hit batted balls but no real damage. And Edwin Diaz, combustible closer, contributed the final four, locking up the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series."

Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Brandon Nimmo playing through foot injury in NLCS. "Nimmo is playing through plantar fasciitis in his left foot despite a level of pain significant enough that if it weren’t the postseason, he probably would be on the injured list, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday."

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets 7 Dodgers 3 Game Highlights 10/14/24

Edwin Díaz catches up with @SteveGelbs after getting the save in the Mets' Game 2 win over the Dodgers! pic.twitter.com/GcmoyIiI6E

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 14, 2024

Carlos Mendoza says it hasn't really surprised him how Mark Vientos has been able to perform in the postseason:

"The power is real" pic.twitter.com/BlKl2n8AUB

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 14, 2024

"It was a great team win."

Francisco Lindor catches up with @SteveGelbs after hitting a home run in the Mets' 7-3 win over the Dodgers: pic.twitter.com/vAgKgYKsQh

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 14, 2024

“To be honest with you, I took it personal”

-Mark Vientos on Francisco Lindor being intentionally walked before his grand slam

(via @MLBONFOX)

pic.twitter.com/IBX8fwYIXF

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 14, 2024

Year: 2006; NLCS Game #3; Saturday; Oct 14, NYM 0 @ STL 5; boxscore; WP: Jeff Suppan; LP: Steve Trachsel; Time: 2:53; Night; Attendance: 47,053; Record: 1-2; L;

José Reyes SS: 1 for 4; 3B; Paul Lo Duca C: 0 for 4; 1 K; Carlos Beltrán CF: 1 for 4; SB; Carlos Delgado 1B: 0 for 3; David Wright 3B: 0 for 3; Shawn Green RF: 0 for 2; 1 walk; José Valentín 2B: 1 for 3; 1 K; Endy Chávez LF: 0 for 3; Steve Trachsel P: 0 for 0; Darren Oliver P: 0 for 2; 2 Ks; Michael Tucker PH: 0 for 1; Steve Trachsel, L (0-1): 1 inning; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 5 hits; 1 HR; 5 walks; 1 K; Darren Oliver: 6 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Roberto Hernández: 1 inning; no runs; 

Cardinals jumped all over Steve Trachsel scoring 5 runs in the first two innings - even Cardinal Pitcher joined in with a solo home run.  Mets only managed 3 hits off Suppan who went 8 scoreless innings with 1 walk and 4 Ks to put the Cards up 2 Games to 1 in the series.  

Year: 2000; NLCS Game #3; Saturday; Oct 14, NYM 2 Vs STL 8; boxscore; WP: Andy Benes; LP: Rick Reed; Time: 4:21; Day; Attendance: 55,693; Record: 2-1; L;

Timo Pérez RF: 1 for 4; 1 run; Edgardo Alfonzo 2B: 2 for 4; Mike Piazza C: 1 for 4; GDP; Robin Ventura 3B: 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Todd Zeile 1B: 2 for 4; 2 Ks; Benny Agbayani LF: 1 for 3; 1 walk; Jay Payton CF: 0 for 3; GDP; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Mike Bordick SS: 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Matt Franco PH: 0 for 1; 1 K; Rick Reed P: 0 for 1; Darryl Hamilton PH: 0 for 1; Lenny Harris PH: 0 for 1; 1 K; Bubba Trammell PH: 0 for 1; 1 K; Rick Reed, L (0-1): 3.1 innings; 5 runs; 4 ERs; 8 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Glendon Rusch: 0.2 inning; no runs; 1 K; Rick White: 3 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Dennis Cook: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Turk Wendell: 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; 

Cardinals scored early and often building an 8-2 lead in first 5 innings.  Andy Benes went 8 innings allowing just two runs for the win. 

Year: 1986; NLCS Game #5; Tuesday; Oct 14, NYM 2 Vs HOU 1; boxscore; 12 Innings; WP: Jesse Orosco; LP: Charlie Kerfeld; Time: 3:45; Day; Attendance: 54,986; Record: 3-2; W;

Lenny Dykstra CF: 0 for 5; 2B; 2 Ks; Wally Backman 2B: 1 for 5; 1 run; 3 Ks; Keith Hernandez 1B: 1 for 4; 3B,2·IW; 1 walk; 1 K; Gary Carter C: 1 for 5; 2B,GDP; 1 RBI; Darryl Strawberry RF: 1 for 3; SF; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Mookie Wilson LF: 0 for 4; SB; 3 Ks; Ray Knight 3B: 0 for 4; 1 K; Rafael Santana SS: 0 for 3; 1 K; Lee Mazzilli PH: 0 for 1; Kevin Elster SS: 0 for 0; Dwight Gooden P: 0 for 3; 1 K; Danny Heep LF: 0 for 1; 1 K; Dwight Gooden: 10 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 9 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Jesse Orosco, W (2-0): 2 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; 

Nolan Ryan and Dwight Gooden go head to head in a pitchers duel in Game 5 of the '86 NLCS.  Ryan K's 12 in 9 innings - allowing just a Darryl Strawberry homer in the bottom of the 5th and Dwight Gooden goes 10 innings allowing just one run on an RBI groundout in the top of the 5th. Mets break through in the 12th as Gary Carter singles in Wally Backman for the walk-off winner.

Year: 1973; World Series Game #2; Sunday; Oct 14, NYM 10 @ OAK 7; boxscore; 12 Innings; WP: Tug McGraw; LP: Rollie Fingers; Save: George Stone; Time: 4:13; Day; Attendance: 49,151; Record: 1-1; W;

Wayne Garrett 3B: 1 for 6; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Félix Millán 2B: 0 for 6; IW; 1 walk; 1 K; Rusty Staub RF: 1 for 5; 1 K; Willie Mays PR-CF: 1 for 2; 1 run; 1 RBI; Cleon Jones LF: 3 for 5; HR,HBP; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; John Milner 1B: 2 for 6; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Jerry Grote C: 2 for 6; HBP; 1 run; Don Hahn CF-RF: 1 for 7; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Bud Harrelson SS: 3 for 6; 2B; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jerry Koosman P: 0 for 1; George Theodore PH: 0 for 1; Ed Kranepool PH: 0 for 0; Jim Beauchamp PH: 0 for 1; Tug McGraw P: 1 for 2; SH; 1 run; 1 K; Jerry Koosman: 2.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 6 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Ray Sadecki: 1.2 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Harry Parker: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Tug McGraw, BS (1), W (1-0): 6 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 5 hits; 3 walks; 8 Ks; George Stone, S (1): 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 

After the A's tie the game at 6 with two runs into the 9th thanks as Willie Mays has a tough time in the Oakland sun, the Mets go on to score 4 in the 12th with the help of two errors by Oakland's Mike Andrews - Willie Mays breaks the 6-6 tie with the last hit of his Hall Of Fame Career.  After allowing an inherited runner to score, George Stone retires the side in the bottom of the 12th as the Mets get the 10-7 victory. 

Year: 1969; World Series Game #3; Tuesday; Oct 14, NYM 5 Vs BAL 0; boxscore; WP: Gentry; LP: Palmer; Save: Ryan; Time: 2:20; Day; Attendance: 56,335; Record: 2-1; W;

Tommie Agee CF: 1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Wayne Garrett 3B: 0 for 1; SH; 2 walks; 1 K; Cleon Jones LF: 0 for 4; 1 K; Art Shamsky RF: 0 for 4; Al Weis 2B: 0 for 0; Ken Boswell 2B: 1 for 3; 1 run; Rod Gaspar RF: 0 for 1; Ed Kranepool 1B: 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; Jerry Grote C: 1 for 3; 2B; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Bud Harrelson SS: 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Gary Gentry P: 1 for 3; 2B; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Gary Gentry, W (1-0): 6.2 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 5 walks; 4 Ks; Nolan Ryan, S (1): 2.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 3 Ks; 

Tommie Agee leads the Mets to a Game 3 World Series win over the O's.  He homers in the 1st off Jim Palmer and then makes 2 amazing catches that save 5 runs.  Gary Gentry and Nolan Ryan combine for the 4 hit shutout.