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Amazin’ Look Back: 6/9/73: Mets Top LA, 4-2

The Mets beat the Dodgers today at Shea by the score of 4-2, before 47,800. Jon Matlack went the distance for the win, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits, walking 3 and striking out 4. Al Downingtook…Read More

Amazin’ Look Back – June 4, 1973: Matlack loses it, Mets lose 5-0 in Cincy

The New York Mets, since winning 4 in a row to bring their record to 17-14, lost for the 11th time in 16 games by a score 5-0 to the hosting Reds on Monday, June 4th, 1973. The 22-25 Mets, who won the…Read More

Amazin’ Look Back – April 24, 1973: Jon Matlack Loses Third Consecutive Start; Mets Bow To Houston 4-2

We last left the Mets relinquishing their second place standing during a 3-4 home stand, in which they dropped three of four to the Chicago Cubs, but bounced back to win two of three against Montreal. …Read More

Ya Gotta Believe 40th Anniversary Player Profile: Jon Matlack

Our 2nd player profile from the 1973 Pennant-winning Mets is Southpaw Jon Matlack. For our 1st profile, click here for Jerry Grote. Jon Matlack’s impact on the 1973 New York Mets cannot be overstated.…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: A Last-Minute Checklist

Ladies and gentlemen, here is this week’s Top Ten list! This week’s category: Top Ten Mets Fans Questions Before Opening Day Well folks, we’re just a weekend away from the most wonderful time of…Read More

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Glory Days: Jon Matlack

Five days ago, former ’70s New York great Jon Matlack celebrated his 63rd birthday. Today on “Glory…Read More

“This” Date in Mets History, “Belated” Edition: 09/30/1972 – Clemente Notches 3,000th Hit as Matlack and Mets lose to Bucs, 0-5, at Three Rivers

The 1972 New York Mets start off strong after they are shaken by the death of their leader, Gil Hodges,…Read More

Justin Turner: National League Rookie of the Year Candidate?

Yesterday, Justin Turner was named the National League rookie of the month in May, a well deserved honor.…Read More