On September 10, 1980 — The Philadelphia Phillies’ Marty Bystrom makes his first major league start and beats the New York Mets, 5 – 0.
“I thought about it all last night,” said the 22-year-old. “And, when I got up this morning I thought. I’m going out there and throw a shutout.’”
The lowly New York Mets got just five hits off Bystrom as the Phils coasted to a breezy 5-0 victory at Shea Stadium. Three of the hits never left the infield as the 6-5, 200-pounder acted like a seasoned veteran on the mound.
“I like his demeanor oat there, his approach to the game,” said Manager Dallas Green, “lie was all business. He knew what he had to do and he didn’t let anything bother him.”
Dave Downs was the last Phillie to toss a shut out in his debut in 1972 against the Atlanta Braves,
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