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| 1990 |
Mark Lemke hits a grounder to second baseman Gregg Jefferies, who lobs the ball to David Cone, the pitcher covering first base. The Mets right-hander completely meltdowns and begins vehemently arguing the call, oblivious of the two Braves' runners crossing the plate to score, after the umpire, Charlie Williams, gives the safe sign.
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| 2002 | Al Leiter becomes the first pitcher in baseball history to record wins over all thirty big-league franchises. The Mets southpaw earns the distinction when New York routs the Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark, 10-1. |
| 2005 | With an enthusiastic RFK crowd chanting, "Let's go, ground crew," the inexperienced group shows incredible ineptitude when they struggle to put the tarp on a very soggy field during the second rain delay of the shortened 5-3 victory over the Mets. New York files a protest after the game is called off at the bottom of the eighth, claiming the field became unplayable due to Washington's inability to cover the ground during the 37-minute stoppage. |
| 2008 | Julio Franco, the oldest player to homer in the major leagues, announces his retirement from professional baseball, leaving the Quintana Roo Tigres of the Mexican League. The 49-year-old Dominican compiled a .298 average, collected 2,586 hits, and hit 173 homers during his 23-year tenure with eight big-league teams, including the Phillies, Indians, Rangers, White Sox, Brewers, Rays, Braves, and Mets. |
| 2012 | When Brett Myers faces his first batter in the ninth inning, the Houston closer becomes the seventh different pitcher to face seven consecutive Mets, a major league first. After taking out Bud Norris, the team's starting pitcher, Astro manager Brad Mills summons Wilton Lopez, Wesley Wright, Brandon Lyon, Fernando Abad, and Fernando Rodriguez to face one batter each in the team's 4-3 victory at Citi Field. |
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