This Day in Mets History

1978-Pete Rose’s third inning Shea Stadium single to left off Mets righty Craig Swan establishes a National League record for hits in consecutive games. The Reds infielder has hit safely in 38 games breaking Tommy Holmes’ mark set as a member of the Boston Braves in 1945.

1990-After having a 9-0 lead and still ahead 10-3 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mets barely hold on to beat the Phillies at the Vet, 10-9. The nail biter causes the usually even mannered Bob Murphy to use a mild obscenity in his call of the final out, "they win the damn thing by a score of 10 to 9!".

2001- The Mets leave a team record 16 men left on base, but still beat the Marlins 5-2. Lenny Harris ties Smokey Burgess for 2nd on the all-time pinch hit list with a double.

Birthdays-

• Billy Wagner: 38
• Guillermo Mota: 36