The Mets are shut out by the Phillies, 1 – 0, to mark their 13th consecutive home defeat. In doing so, they become the first National League team to lose all their home games over the course of a month.

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On August 31, 2002 — The Mets are shut out by the Phillies, 1 – 0, to mark their 13th consecutive home defeat. In doing so, they become the first National League team to lose all their home games over the course of a month.

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