At the Polo Grounds, Pete Rose hits the first pitch of the game from Jay Hook for a homer. It’s the only score as the Reds win, 1 – 0. Jim Maloney strikes out 13 Mets in the win.

On September 2, 1963 — At the Polo Grounds, Pete Rose hits the first pitch of the game from Jay Hook for a homer. It’s the only score as the Reds win, 1 – 0. Jim Maloney strikes out 13 Mets in the win.

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