Keith Hernandez is named player of the month for July, becoming the first Met to be honored since Dave Kingman received the nod ten years ago. The New York first baseman, who was obtained in a trade with the Cardinals two seasons ago, collected 40 hits in his 102 at bats last month, compiling a .392 batting average while driving in 29 runs for the team that won 21 of 28 decisions.

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On August 5, 1985 — Keith Hernandez is named player of the month for July, becoming the first Met to be honored since Dave Kingman received the nod ten years ago. The New York first baseman, who was obtained in a trade with the Cardinals two seasons ago, collected 40 hits in his 102 at bats last month, compiling a .392 batting average while driving in 29 runs for the team that won 21 of 28 decisions.

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