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August 12
August 12 in Mets History: Mets Maintain Playoff Position (2000)
The Mets stay in contention as August heats up. From the collection: Mike Piazza fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
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August 11
August 11 in Mets History: SUPER WALLOP Cincinnatis Tony Perez slams a grand slam over 500 feet (1970)
[adrotate banner=”50″] August 11, 1970 AFTER THE SUPER WALLOP Cincinnati’s Tony Perez his second-inning grand slam off the New York Mets Jim McAndrews is greeted at the plate following McAndrews which carried...
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August 9
August 9 in Mets History: Davey Lopes breaks the record for most consecutive stolen bases (1975)
On August 9, 1975, At Shea Stadium during a 2-0 win vs the New York Mets , Davey Lopes of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks the record for most consecutive stolen bases...
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August 8
August 8 in Mets History: Johan Santana Reaches 3,000 Strikeouts (2011)
Johan Santana reaches 3,000 career strikeouts, joining an exclusive club. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
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August 5
August 5 in Mets History: Mets left-hander Tom Glavine won his 300th career game (2007)
On August 5, 2007, At Wrigley Field, Mets left-hander Tom Glavine becomes the 23rd player in major league history to win his 300th victory, Defeating the Chicago Cubs 8-3. Glavine, the twenty-third...
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August 5
August 5 in Mets History: Ron Darling Wins 16th Game of Season (1986)
Ron Darling records his 16th victory of the 1986 season, contributing to the championship run. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
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August 5
August 5 in Mets History: Mets Retire Gil Hodges' Number 14 (1991)
The Mets retire number 14 to honor manager Gil Hodges, who led the 1969 Miracle Mets. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: MLB.com
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August 4
August 4 in Mets History: Joel Young Blood becomes first player to get two hits for different teams in same day (1982)
On August 4, 1982 — After driving in the winning run in the Mets’ 7-4 victory over the Cubs, Joel Youngblood, who is traded to the Expos during the game, flies to...
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August 3
August 3 in Mets History: Eddie Kunz makes his debut. (2008)
August 3, 2008: Eddie Kunz, a 22 year old hard throwing right-hander, made his New York Mets debut against the Houston Astros . Kunz pitched a shutout inning. It would be one...
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August 3
August 3 in Mets History: Frank Thomas ties a National League with his 6th homerun in 3 games (1962)
On August 3, 1962 — With his sixth home run in three consecutive games, Frank Thomas ties a National League record when he goes deep off Cincinnati’s Joey Jay in the bottom...