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OTD in 1997: Mlicki Dominant in Subway Series Opener

Dave Mlicki’s major league career lasted ten seasons. By comparison, it was a rather modest decade: 66-80, a 4.72 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP. He spent four years with the Mets registering a 24-30 record and an ERA+ of 98. Of the 66 victories in the majors and 24 as a Met, his night at Yankee Stadium clearly stands out. It wasn’t any ordinary game, contrary to what some players may have...

Reliving the 2000 Mets: Piazza Owns Clemens (Again)

Few hitters gave Roger Clemens as much trouble as Mike Piazza. The two faced off 25 times. Against a man who would strike out more than 4,000 batters over his lengthy big-league career, Piazza struck out twice. He batted .364, had an on-base percentage of .440, and a slugging percentage of .955. He hit four home runs, each of them carrying some kind of importance. This dual evolved into a...

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