Today in Mets History

1964- The Mets announce in a press coneference that skipper Casey Stengel will continue to manage next season despite 3 straight last place finishes. Stengel will die on this same date in 1975.

2001- Armando Benitez gives up a 2-out 2-strike grand slam to Brian Jordan to cap a 6-run rally that leads Atlanta to a 8-5 win. The loss puts the Mets 5 games behind the Braves with 7 left.

2002- On the last day of the season the Braves (24) and the Mets (21) tied the record for players used in a nine inning game. The record was previously set by Expos and Cubs in 1978.

Mets Birthdays

• Heath Bell: 32