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1970Ā ā€“ PitcherĀ Larry DierkerĀ orders pinch-hitterĀ Norm MillerĀ to belt a homer as heā€™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 whileĀ Fred GladdingĀ earns the save.

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1970Ā ā€“ PitcherĀ Larry DierkerĀ orders pinch-hitterĀ Norm MillerĀ to belt a homer as heā€™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 whileĀ Fred GladdingĀ earns the save.

Mets win their first opener at Forbes Fieldā€™s final Opening Day
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Mets win their first opener at Forbes Fieldā€™s final Opening Day

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On April 7, 1970, one historic first and one historic last occurred at Pittsburghā€™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,ā€¦