Gary Gentry was a fine young starter for the Mets, while in the shadows of Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan & Jerry Koosman. To his credit, Gentry earned a victory in Game #4 of the 1969 World Series, and got the win in the NL East clincher that September. Over the next two years, he would also throw two one hitters.May 13, 1970: On this day the Mets would get to the .500 mark and close the gap to 1 1/2 games out of first place, behind the Chicago Cubs. The Mets arrived at Wrigley Field on a two game win streak, and Gil Hodges sent young Gary Gentry to the mound against Chicago's Bill Hands. The Mets picked up where they left in 1969 against Chicago as Gary Gentry threw hitless baseball into the 8th inning. With two outs and only needing four more for the no hitter, Hall 
of Famer, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks singled to left field, spoiling the effort. Gentry would retire the next batter and get three straight in the 9th to seal the one hit shut out. Along the way he struck out seven & walked only one. He was now 4-1 with an ERA better than Tom Seaver at 1.71, on the season.
of Famer, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks singled to left field, spoiling the effort. Gentry would retire the next batter and get three straight in the 9th to seal the one hit shut out. Along the way he struck out seven & walked only one. He was now 4-1 with an ERA better than Tom Seaver at 1.71, on the season. Gentry even helped on offense as he singled home Wayne Garrett in the 5th inning. Art Shamsky hit his fourth HR of the year, and in the 7th, Mike Jorgenson walked, came home on Wayne Garrett's triple, and then Jerry Grote's single scored him. It was all the Mets needed for the 4-0 win.
In April of 1971 Gentry would throw another one hitter, against the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. It was the first game of a Sunday double header at Shea Stadium, and Gary Gentry was cruising along wel
l. In the top of the 6th inning after allowing a walk, Roberto Clemente tripled with the only hit of the game for Pittsburgh. He scored on a sac fly putting the Pirates up 2-1.
l. In the top of the 6th inning after allowing a walk, Roberto Clemente tripled with the only hit of the game for Pittsburgh. He scored on a sac fly putting the Pirates up 2-1. But Tommie Agee & Cleon Jones both homered, leading the Mets attack. Agee a solo shot & Cleon a two run blast. Jones went 2 for 4 with a walk, 3 RBIS & 2 runs scored. The other run was driven in by (a great name from the past) Bob Aspromonte as the Mets won 5-2. Gentry went the distance striking out six, while walking three. It was his first win of the year against 2 losses.
Gentry ranks third with most career Mets One Hitters. #1 Tom Seaver (5) #2- David Cone (3) #3- Gary Gentry & Jon Matlack (2)
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