At New York, lefty Juan Pizarro shuts out the Mets and Tom Seaver, 1 – 0. Pizarro does it all, clubbing a solo homer to win his own game. It’s Pizarro’s second shutout in a row and Seaver’s first loss after seven straight wins. Tom’s last loss was August 1st, also to Pizarro.

On September 16, 1971 — At New York, lefty Juan Pizarro shuts out the Mets and Tom Seaver, 1 – 0. Pizarro does it all, clubbing a solo homer to win his own game. It’s Pizarro’s second shutout in a row and Seaver’s first loss after seven straight wins. Tom’s last loss was August 1st, also to Pizarro.

 


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