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Remembering Mets History (1970) Tom Seaver Ties MLB Record With 19 Strike Outs & K's the Last Ten Batters in a Row

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Wednesday April 22, 1970: On this day, Tom Seaver was presented with his 1969 Cy Young Award in a pre-game ceremony at Shea Stadium. It was the first of the three Cy Young Awards Tom Seaver would collect in his career. Gil Hodges reigning World Champion Mets (6-6) hosted Preston Gomez's San Diego Padres (6-8). The Padres were not yet donning the bright yellow 1970's road uniforms. A crowd of 14,197 fans came out on this Wednesday matinee at Shea as the Cy Young winning Tom Seaver went up against the Padres Mike Corkins. Trivia: There were many school kids in attendance on this day. As there were many school class trips scheduled since this was the very first Earth Day to be recognized in the United States. What a thrill for these school kids to witness one of Tom Seaver's many historic games. Tom Seaver started the day retiring Jose Arcia on a fly ball. He then struck out Van Kelly looking & Cito Gaston swinging. In the bottom of the 1st, after Tommie Agee ...
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Remembering Mets History (2016) New Mets Second Baseman Neil Walker Blasts 8 April HRs

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Neil Walker came to New York from Pittsburgh in the 2015-2016 off season in a trade for pitcher Jonathon Niese & to replace Daniel Murphy at second base. The Mets knew they were getting an upgrade defensively but had no idea that Walker would have the hot start he did, making everyone forget about a guy named Daniel Murphy, for the time being. April 5th 2016 Kansas City: After the Mets dropped their first game of the season in a hauntingly familiar place, Kansas City where the last season had ended as the Royals celebrated their World Series victory, the second game was important to come out of with a win.  Noah Syndergaard, probably the most hated pitcher on the Mets staff in Kansas City, continued where he left off in last years World Series. Thor shut out the Royals for six innings striking out nine. Jim Henderson, Addison Reed & Jeurys Familia contributed with scoreless, hitless innings as well. One of the newest Mets, second baseman Neil Walker did all the da...
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Jesse Orosco: World Champion Mets Pitcher (1979-1987) & All Time MLB Leader in Appearances

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Jesse Russell Orosco was born on April 21st 1957 in Santa Barbara, California. He was the fifth of seven children to Ray & Tomasa Orosco. Jesse began playing baseball at age six. His father founded, funded & played on the semi pro team, the Santa Barbara Jets. Jesse & his brother were bat boys on the team. The six-foot two lefty attended the local high school & City College at Santa Barbara. He turned into a local star pitcher as well, getting drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 1978 amateur draft. In December of 1978, Shea Stadium was a already a sad place. Then one of the last pieces of the 1969 Championship team; Jerry Koosman was traded away to his home state of Minnesota.  Koosman went to the Twins & a young Jesse Orosco came to the Mets. Little did anyone know that the player sent over in exchange for Koos would help be another piece to a future Championship. Mets Debut: In 1979 Orosco made the team out...
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Remembering Mets History (2005) Mets Hit Seven HRs & David Wright Hits First Career Grand Slam in a 16-4 Win at Philadelphia

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April 19th, 2005: Willie Randolph's Mets (7-7) were off to a positive start with good things expected for now & the near future.  After four disappointing seasons, the Mets had added some power to the line up with all-star free agent Carlos Beltran & top pitcher Pedro Martinez. The Mets would improve by 12 wins from the previous year & a divisional title was just a year away. Tonight, the Mets visited the City of Brotherly Love facing Charlie Manuel's Phillies. The Phils would have one of their bests stretches in their hundred-thirty year plus history, finishing second six straight years making one playoff appearance before winning the 2009 pennant.  A crowd of 28,063 came to see what turned out to be a big night for the visiting Mets. The Mets Victor Zambrano started for the Mets as Vicente Padilla started for the Phillies. In the top of the first Mets Jose Reyes started the game with a lead off HR.  In the bottom frame, Zambrano had trouble allowing hi...
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