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| 1962 |
During the seven-run fourth inning at the Polo Grounds, Frank Thomas ties a major league mark by being hit twice with a pitch in one inning. Art Mahaffey and Frank Sullivan plunk the Mets outfielder in the Phillies' 8-0 loss.
(Ed. Note: In 1959, Reds hurler Willard Schmidt, a teammate of Frank Thomas, became the first major leaguer to be hit by a pitch twice in one inning when plunked by Bob Rush and Lew Burette in the third inning of Cincinnati's 11-10 victory over the Braves at Crosley Field. - LP) |
| 1984 | Strawberry Sunday, former World Series hero Jerry Koosman is greeted warmly by the Mets' faithful in his first start at Shea Stadium since 1978 when he faces his old team for the first time. Before the 6-2 victory over Philadelphia, Carvel Ice Cream treats the fans to strawberry sundaes in honor of Darryl Strawberry, last season's National League Rookie of the Year. |
| 1996 | John Franco becomes the first left-hander to record 300 saves, allowing just a hit and no runs in the top of the ninth inning in the Mets' 3-2 victory over Montreal at Shea Stadium. The southpaw recorded his first save precisely 12 years ago on this date while wearing a Reds' uniform. |
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