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1970 – Pitcher Larry Dierker orders pinch-hitter Norm Miller to belt a homer as he’s leaving the game. Miller delivers with a three-run shot off Gaylord Perry to key an 8-5 Opening Day win at San Francisco. Dierker picks up the victory while Fred Gladding earns the save.

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1970 – Pitcher Larry Dierker orders pinch-hitter Norm Miller to belt a homer as he’s leaving the game. Miller delivers with a three-run shot off Gaylord Perry to key an 8-5 Opening Day win at San Francisco. Dierker picks up the victory while Fred Gladding earns the save.

Mets win their first opener at Forbes Field’s final Opening Day
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Mets win their first opener at Forbes Field’s final Opening Day

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On April 7, 1970, one historic first and one historic last occurred at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field. In their ninth try, the New York Mets finally captured their first Opening Day victory, while Forbes Field hosted its final Opening Day after 61 years. The Mets, basking in the glow of their Miracle championship from last year,…