In the first game of a doubleheader with the Cardinals, the Mets win, 8 – 2, as John Milner collects a homer, double, and three singles in five at-bats. Milner had another home run in the 1st inning of game 2, but the Cards turn around, using a pair of homers in the 13th to win, 9 – 4.

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On September 8, 1972 — In the first game of a doubleheader with the Cardinals, the Mets win, 8 – 2, as John Milner collects a homer, double, and three singles in five at-bats. Milner had another home run in the 1st inning of game 2, but the Cards turn around, using a pair of homers in the 13th to win, 9 – 4.

 

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