The Mets even their NLDS with San Francisco at one game apiece by winning a 10-inning thriller, 5 – 4. Jay Payton’s single drives home the winning run in the top of the 10th inning after J.T. Snow’s pinch-hit three-run home run ties the game in the bottom of the 9th. Edgardo Alfonzo hits a two-run homer for the Mets in the top half of the frame. Al Leiter pitches 8+ innings for the Mets. Armando Benitez gives up the tying homer, but gets the win in relief. Read More October 5, 2000
Curtis Granderson has the first three-homer game of his career, and the first of this major league season, as the Yankees defeat the Twins, 7 – 6. Granderson homers in his first three at-bats, then collects a pair of singles, to help New York overcome a four-run 1st inning by Minnesota. Phil Hughes is credited with his first win of the year and Mark Teixeira also homers for the Bronx Bombers. Read More April 19, 2012
A lawsuit is filed against Mets pitcher David Cone by three women who charge him with exposing himself to them while in the bullpen at Shea Stadium. Read More March 27, 1992