April 22 in Mets History: Tom Seaver ties NL record by striking out 19 (1970)

On April 22, 1970, New York Mets ace Tom Seaver ties a major league record by striking out 19 batters in a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres . Seaver also strikes out the last 10 batters he faces, setting another big-league mark. Seaver tied Steve Carlton’s major league record. Earlier in the da

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