At Shea Stadium, the Mets top the Cubs, 3 – 2, on Tommie Agee’s 2-run home run. Jerry Koosman beats Bill Hands and strikes out 13 Cub batters. Chicago has now lost five in a row and leads the Mets by 1 1/2 games.

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On September 8, 1969 — At Shea Stadium, the Mets top the Cubs, 3 – 2, on Tommie Agee’s 2-run home run. Jerry Koosman beats Bill Hands and strikes out 13 Cub batters. Chicago has now lost five in a row and leads the Mets by 1 1/2 games.

 

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