May 12 in Mets History: New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader on walk off’s- then loses 16 straight (1962)

Sponsor this Page On May 12, 1962, New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves . He will pitch 3 innings of scoreless relief. He beat future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn in game 1 when Hobie Landrith hits a 2 out 2 run walk-off home run, scoring Ro

More Mets history & fan-cave gifts →

Source: Historical record

Back to blog