1963- In the Mets 4-2 victory over the Giants at Polo Grounds, Carlton Willey retires the side in order getting all three Alou brothers -Jesus , Matty and Felipe - to make an out. The Dominican trio become the first three siblings to bat consecutively in the same inning. (www.nationalpasttime.com)
1969- The Mets sweep the Expos 3-2 in 12 innings and 7-1 to move into first place for the first time in team history.
1985- Immediately following a benches clearing incident Howard Johnson hit a grand slam to give the Mets a 5-4 victory over the Cardinals.
1990- The Mets traded Steve LaRose and Nicky Davis to the Houston Astros for Dan Schatzeder.
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