Amazin’ Look Back, 7/7/1973: Braves Top Mets 9-8

The Atalanta Braves defeated the Mets by a score of 9-8 at Shea today, dropping the Mets to 34-45 on the season. The Mets had a 7-6 lead going into the 9th inning, but Tug McGraw could not nail down the save. In the 9th, the Braves scored 3 times, on RBIs from Marty Perez (single),  Norm Miller (bases-loaded walk), and a fielder’s choice by Dusty Baker. The Mets scored one in the bottom of the 9th when a Cleon Jones ground out scored Ken Boswell, who had tripled. However, the Mets would get no closer.

April 28, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is introduced to the crowd during the Orioles legends ceremony honoring Frank Robinson before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets’ runs were driven in by Willie Mays (2), Wayne Garrett (2), Don Hahn, Ken Boswell, and Cleon Jones. Ray Sadecki started for the Mets and went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts. Phil Hennigan pitched 2 innings, allowing 3 earned runs. Tug McGraw blew his 7th save on the season.

Here are the starting lineups for the game:

Atlanta Braves:

Ralph Garr RF

Marty Perez SS

Darrell Evans 3B

Dusty Baker CF

Davey Johnson 2B

Dick Dietz 1B

Mike Lum LF

Paul Casanova C

Carl Morton P

New York Mets:

Don Hahn CF

Felix Millan 2B

Wayne Garrett SS

Rusty Staub RF

John Milner 1B

Ken Boswell 3B

George Theodore LF

Ron Hodges C

Ray Sadecki P

Up Next: The Mets conclude their series with the Braves at Shea, with Phil Neikro taking on George Stone.

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