
In 2006 the New York Mets took over first place on April 6th, never losing a lead & finished up 12 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Willie Randolph's Mets (91-58) sent Steve Trachsel (14-7) to the mound to face Joe Girardi's Florida Marlins & pitcher Brad Moehler (7-8).
Starting Lineups
1 | Hanley Ramirez | SS |
2 | Dan Uggla | 2B |
3 | Miguel Cabrera | 3B |
4 | Josh Willingham | LF |
5 | Mike Jacobs | 1B |
6 | Cody Ross | RF |
7 | Alfredo Amezaga | CF |
8 | Miguel Olivo | C |
9 | Brian Moehler | P |
1 | Jose Reyes | SS |
2 | Paul Lo Duca | C |
3 | Carlos Beltran | CF |
4 | Carlos Delgado | 1B |
5 | David Wright | 3B |
6 | Cliff Floyd | LF |
7 | Shawn Green | RF |
8 | Jose Valentin | 2B |
9 | Steve Trachsel | P |

Relievers Guillermo Mota & Aaron Heilman(8th inning) led the way to closer; Billy Wagner who finished it out with a perfect 9th inning.
The Marlins, Josh Willingham flew out to left fielder; Cliff Floyd for the final out & the Mets celebrated in victory.

In the Mets 3rd inning, Shawn Green was hit by a pitch, then that night's hitting star; Jose Valentin hit a two run HR making it 2-0. Valentin homered again in the 5th inning, a solo shot making it 3-0 New York, as the fans went wild. It was Valentin's 16th & 17th HRs of the year.

In the 6th inning, Cliff Floyd singled to right field, bringing in Carlos Beltran with the final run.
In the joyful Mets clubhouse the team celebrated with cigars & champagne. The lockers were covered so none of the fancy clothes get wet & the players wore goggles to protect their eyes from the burn of the bubbly.

1 comment:
that was a fun night. i remember the Valentin homers and Trachsel's start. they were on the field, spraying champagne for a long time after the game ended. such a buzz during BP.
i posed a video and a couple of pics on RememberingShea.
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