Amazin’ Look Back, June 2, 1973: Padres Blank Mets, 3-0

By Rich Sparago
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The Mets continued their west coast swing to today in San Diego, and dropped a 3-0 decision to the Padres. The Mets are now 2-7 so far on the trip, and their record has fallen to 21-24 on the season. In today’s game, George Stone started and took the loss, allowing 3 runs (all earned) and 5 hits. Clay Kirby got the win for San Diego, going the distance, and allowing no runs on only 5 hits.

May 14, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A view of batting practice baseballs before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The Padres scored in third, when Enzo Hernandez doubled in Rich Morales. San Diego then added 2 more in th

e bottom of the fourth, when Fred Kendall smashed a 2-run home run, scoring Ivan Murrell ahead of him. That was all Kirby would need, as he shut the Mets down the rest of the way.

Here’s a look at the starting lineups for the game:

New York Mets

Wayne Garrett 3B

Felix Millan 2B

Rusty Staub RF

John Milner 1B

Ed Kranepool LF

Jim Gosger CF

Jerry May C

Ted Martinez SS

George Stone P

San Diego Padres

Enzo Hernandez SS

Johnny Grubb CF

Jerry Morales LF

Cito Gaston RF

Fred Kendall C

Ivan Murrell 1B

Dave Roberts 3B

Rich Morales 2B

Clay Kirby P

Up Next: The Mets conclude the west coast portion of their road trip with a game against the Padres.

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