On April 13, 1962 – – At the Polo Grounds, just 12,447 Mets fans welcome the return of National League baseball to New York. The Pirates defeat the Mets, 4 – 3, behind seven solid innings of two-run pitching from Tom Sturdivant. Sherman Jones is the loser. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50Ijoi
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