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7/5/1986 Keith Hernandez takes a hit away from José Cruz with an outstanding diving play. keith Hernandez

7/5/1986 Keith Hernandez takes a hit away from José Cruz with an outstanding diving play. keith Hernandez

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2/18/2009 The last remaining section of Shea Stadium is torn down. Shea Stadium was the home of the Mets from 1964 to 2008.

2/18/2009 The last remaining section of Shea Stadium is torn down. Shea Stadium was the home of the Mets from 1964 to 2008.

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7/2/1997 Bernard Gilkey appears in Men in Black. In his scene, Gilkey becomes distracted by a spacecraft flying above Shea Stadium and misses a ball hit directly at him.

7/2/1997 Bernard Gilkey appears in Men in Black. In his scene, Gilkey becomes distracted by a spacecraft flying above Shea Stadium and misses a ball hit directly at him.

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7/28/2024 The Mets receive Jesse Winker in a trade with the Nationals. During the 2024 postseason, Winker slashed .318/.531/.636 with a homer, four RBI, and a 1.168 OPS.
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7/28/2024 The Mets receive Jesse Winker in a trade with the Nationals. During the 2024 postseason, Winker slashed .318/.531/.636 with a homer, four RBI, and a 1.168 OPS.

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7/25/2024 Ramón Laureano overruns a Jeff McNeil fly ball to allow the winning run to score.
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7/25/2024 Ramón Laureano overruns a Jeff McNeil fly ball to allow the winning run to score.

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5/19/2010 Ángel Pagán becomes the first player since Ted Kazanski in 1955 to hit an inside-the-park home run and initiate a triple play in the same game.
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5/19/2010 Ángel Pagán becomes the first player since Ted Kazanski in 1955 to hit an inside-the-park home run and initiate a triple play in the same game.

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Earlier today, after the Mets beat the Braves, Keith Raad paid tribute to a memorable Bob Murphy call from 1990 by exclaiming "the Mets win the damn thing 10-9!" In each game, New York took a 10-3 lead into the ninth and secured the victory with the tying run on third base.
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Earlier today, after the Mets beat the Braves, Keith Raad paid tribute to a memorable Bob Murphy call from 1990 by exclaiming "the Mets win the damn thing 10-9!" In each game, New York took a 10-3 lead into the ninth and secured the victory with the tying run on third base.

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7/22/1986 With two runners on in the 12th inning, Keith Hernandez makes an incredible play on a bunt to start a 3-5-4 double play. keith Hernandez
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7/22/1986 With two runners on in the 12th inning, Keith Hernandez makes an incredible play on a bunt to start a 3-5-4 double play. keith Hernandez

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7/9/2022 On the day they retire 11-time Gold Glove Award winner Keith Hernandez’s number, the Mets take advantage of back-to-back misplays to beat Miami in extra innings.
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7/9/2022 On the day they retire 11-time Gold Glove Award winner Keith Hernandez’s number, the Mets take advantage of back-to-back misplays to beat Miami in extra innings.

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6/12/2024 Grimace throws out the first pitch at Citi Field. After the pitch, the Mets, who were 28-37, went 61-36 to close the regular season and advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 2015.
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6/12/2024 Grimace throws out the first pitch at Citi Field. After the pitch, the Mets, who were 28-37, went 61-36 to close the regular season and advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 2015.

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6/28/2024 Following a Mets victory over the Astros, Jose Iglesias performs his new song “OMG” in front of the Citi Field crowd. Jose Iglesias
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6/28/2024 Following a Mets victory over the Astros, Jose Iglesias performs his new song “OMG” in front of the Citi Field crowd. Jose Iglesias

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6/4/2006 With the Mets down a run in the tenth, Lastings Milledge ties the game with a home run off Armando Benítez. Milledge then high-fives fans down the right-field line on his way out to his position.
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6/4/2006 With the Mets down a run in the tenth, Lastings Milledge ties the game with a home run off Armando Benítez. Milledge then high-fives fans down the right-field line on his way out to his position.

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7/14/2015 Jacob deGrom dominates in his first All-Star Game appearance, striking out Stephen Vogt, Jason Kipnis, and José Iglesias on just ten pitches. deGrom becomes the first pitcher in ASG history to strike out three batters in an inning on ten pitches or fewer.
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7/14/2015 Jacob deGrom dominates in his first All-Star Game appearance, striking out Stephen Vogt, Jason Kipnis, and José Iglesias on just ten pitches. deGrom becomes the first pitcher in ASG history to strike out three batters in an inning on ten pitches or fewer.

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6/27/1967 A scene from the Odd Couple movie is filmed at Shea Stadium. While Oscar is talking with Felix on the phone, Jack Fisher gets Bill Mazeroski to hit into a game-ending triple play. Roberto Clemente was asked to be the batter but refused, so Mazeroski took his place.
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6/27/1967 A scene from the Odd Couple movie is filmed at Shea Stadium. While Oscar is talking with Felix on the phone, Jack Fisher gets Bill Mazeroski to hit into a game-ending triple play. Roberto Clemente was asked to be the batter but refused, so Mazeroski took his place.

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7/13/1977 With Lenny Randle at the plate, the lights at Shea Stadium and throughout New York City turn off. The blackout lasts two days, and the game eventually resumes on September 16 with the Cubs beating the Mets 5-2.
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7/13/1977 With Lenny Randle at the plate, the lights at Shea Stadium and throughout New York City turn off. The blackout lasts two days, and the game eventually resumes on September 16 with the Cubs beating the Mets 5-2.

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5/7/2013 Starting his night with a bloody nose, Matt Harvey carries a perfect game into the seventh inning. Harvey allows one hit in nine innings, strikes out 12 White Sox, and lowers his ERA to 1.28 on the season.
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5/7/2013 Starting his night with a bloody nose, Matt Harvey carries a perfect game into the seventh inning. Harvey allows one hit in nine innings, strikes out 12 White Sox, and lowers his ERA to 1.28 on the season.

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One year ago today, Pete Alonso hit the “fairytale swing of his career” to help lead the Mets to the NLDS. After the celebration while on the plane, the Mets played Howie Rose’s legendary call to Pete and the rest of the team.
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One year ago today, Pete Alonso hit the “fairytale swing of his career” to help lead the Mets to the NLDS. After the celebration while on the plane, the Mets played Howie Rose’s legendary call to Pete and the rest of the team.

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7/15/1986 The Mets send five representatives to the All-Star Game in Houston. Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, and Doc Gooden start the game, and Sid Fernandez becomes the first Hawaii native to appear in a Midsummer Classic. keith Hernandez Dwight Gooden
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7/15/1986 The Mets send five representatives to the All-Star Game in Houston. Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, and Doc Gooden start the game, and Sid Fernandez becomes the first Hawaii native to appear in a Midsummer Classic. keith Hernandez Dwight Gooden

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6/22/1985 Trailing 2-0 in the seventh, Rusty Staub hits a go-ahead pinch-hit three-run homer off Jeff Reardon. The round-tripper is the final home run of Staub’s 23-year career.
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6/22/1985 Trailing 2-0 in the seventh, Rusty Staub hits a go-ahead pinch-hit three-run homer off Jeff Reardon. The round-tripper is the final home run of Staub’s 23-year career.

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7/5/2023 Down to his final strike, Francisco Álvarez launches a game-tying opposite-field home run. Later in the inning, Mark Canha puts the Mets ahead with an RBI triple. Mark Canha
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7/5/2023 Down to his final strike, Francisco Álvarez launches a game-tying opposite-field home run. Later in the inning, Mark Canha puts the Mets ahead with an RBI triple. Mark Canha

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10/11/1986 With the Mets down a run in the ninth, Lenny Dykstra hits a game-winning two-run home run. The homer gives the Mets a 2-1 lead in the series. Lenny Dykstra
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10/11/1986 With the Mets down a run in the ninth, Lenny Dykstra hits a game-winning two-run home run. The homer gives the Mets a 2-1 lead in the series. Lenny Dykstra

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5/29/2007 With the Mets down a run in the 12th, Armando Benítez commits two balks that allow José Reyes to score and tie the game. Carlos Delgado then launches a walk-off solo home run to beat the Giants 5-4. Jose Reyes
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5/29/2007 With the Mets down a run in the 12th, Armando Benítez commits two balks that allow José Reyes to score and tie the game. Carlos Delgado then launches a walk-off solo home run to beat the Giants 5-4. Jose Reyes

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5/27/1986 Following a George Foster grand slam that extends New York’s lead, Tom Niedenfuer hits Ray Knight with a pitch. Knight charges the mound, causing the benches to clear. Play resumes with neither Niedenfuer nor Knight ejected.
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5/27/1986 Following a George Foster grand slam that extends New York’s lead, Tom Niedenfuer hits Ray Knight with a pitch. Knight charges the mound, causing the benches to clear. Play resumes with neither Niedenfuer nor Knight ejected.

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