Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Phillies after attended his dad’s funeral in Illinois.

Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Phillies after attended his dad’s funeral in Illinois.

On June 27, 1973 In the opener of a twin bill at Shea Stadium, Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Philadelphia Phillies to get the save for starter George Stone as the Mets beat the Phillies, 7-6. A few hours earlier, the 25 year-old right-handed reliever had attended his dad’s funeral…

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TheĀ New York MetsĀ defeat theĀ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings atĀ Dodger Stadium

TheĀ New York MetsĀ defeat theĀ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings atĀ Dodger Stadium. The Mets’ Rusty StaubĀ gets five hits, including the game-winning double, andĀ George StoneĀ pitches six shutout innings in relief for the win. The Dodgers get 19 hits, all singles, six of them byĀ Willie Davis. The game ends at 1:42 AM Pacific Time (4:42 AM Eastern Time) the next morning.

The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Milan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry

The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Milan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry

The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Milan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry, who will combine to win just nine games for Atlanta over the next three seasons. New York’s acquisitions will play key roles in the team’s success next season when their recently acquired infielder hits .290, and their new left-hander posts a 12-3 record along with an ERA of 2.80 for the National League champions.