Tag: interleague play

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...

OTD 2002: Leiter Becomes First to Beat All 30 Teams

It helps to be in the right places at the right time. It also helps be a very good pitcher. Al Leiter was both. Those circumstances helped him achieve a feat that, at the time, was unique only to him. The left-hander went seven strong innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark, only allowing one unearned run. Thanks to the Mets offense quickly building a significant lead,...

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