April 25 in Mets History: Dwight Gooden becomes the first teenager to strikeout 10 batters (1984)

On April 25 1984, In a 2-1 victory over Montreal at Olympic Stadium, Mets right-hander Dwight Gooden becomes the first teenager to strike out ten batters in a major league game since Bert Blyleven accomplished the feat with the Twins in 1970. The 19 year-old rookie will lead the National League with

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