John Franco strikes out the side in the 9th inning of the New York Mets’ 4 – 1 win over the Florida Marlins, becoming the second relief pitcher in major league history to reach 400 career saves.

 

On April 14, 1999 — John Franco strikes out the side in the 9th inning of the New York Mets’ 4 – 1 win over the Florida Marlins, becoming the second relief pitcher in major league history to reach 400 career saves.

 


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