Amazin’ Look Back 9/15/1973: Mets Split Double Header With Cubs

The Mets split a double-header with the Cubs at Shea today, winning the opener 5-1, and dropping the nightcap 7-0. In game one, George Stone led the way, pitching 6 2/3, allowing 1 run on 7 hits, striking out 4 and walking 1. Stone improved his record to 11-3. Tug McGraw relieved Stone and notched his 21st save of the year, going 2 1/3 innings, with no runs allowed, striking out 3. On offense, Rusty Staub and Cleon Jones had 2 RBI each, and Bud Harrelson drove in New York’s other run. Harrelson also scored two runs in the game.
Sep 3, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Here are the starting lineups for the game:
Cubs:
Rick Monday CF
Ron Santo 3B
Mets:
Felix Millan 2B
Rusty Staub RF
John Milner 1B
Cleon Jones LF
Dave Schneck CF
Bud Harrelson SS
George Stone P
In game 2, The Cubs turned the tables on the Mets, with with Rick Reuschel throwing a complete game, 10-hit shutout. Ray Sadecki started for the Mets and was hit hard, going 3 2/3 innings, allowing 5 runs on 5 hits. Sadecki took the loss and saw his record drop to 4-4. For the Cubs, the RBI came from Fanzone (3), Williams (1) and Monday (1). Here are the starting lineups for the game:
Cubs:
Don Kessinger SS
Rick Monday CF
Billy Williams LF
Jose Cardenal RF
Ron Santo 3B
Carmen Fanzone 1B
Paul Popovich 2B
Rick Reuschel P
After the split, the Mets’ record on the year stands at 72-76.
Up Next, the Mets and Cubs conclude their series tomorrow, when Jerry Koosman takes on Burt Hooten.
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