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Clay Kirby removed for a pinch hitter with a no hitter

ByThis Day in Baseball July 21, 1970July 21, 2023

On July 21, 1970, San Diego Padres manager Preston Gomez lifts starter Clay Kirby for a pinch-hitter, Cito Gaston in the eighth inning, even though the right-hander has a no-hitter in progress. Gaston fails to get a hit off Mets starter Jim McAndrew With the Padres trailing 1-0, Gomez decides to play for the win instead of letting…

10 Strikeout Game

Jerry Kidman sets the Mets strikeout record

ByThis Day in Baseball May 28, 1969November 10, 2021

On May 28, 1969 Jerry Koosman set a then-team record with 15 strikeouts in 10 scoreless innings, but failed to get a decision as the New York Mets defeated the expansion San Diego Padres 1-0 in 11 innings at Shea Stadium. This has been recognized as one of the pivotal games in the Mets miracle…

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