This Day in Mets History

1974- The Mets lose to the Cardinals 4-3 in a marathon game that takes 25 innings and 7 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Its the longest game in baseball history and didn't end until 3:13 am in the morning. A record 175 offical at-bats are recorded and a record 45 men are stranded on base.

1987- With his 30th stolen base, Mets third baseman Howard Johnson becomes the first National League infielder to become a member of the 30-30 club. The other players in the Senior Circuit to have 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the same season are outfielders Willie Mays, Hank Arron, Bobby Bonds, Dale Murphy, and Eric Davis. Ron Darling tears a ligament in his thumb in the game ending his season. (www.nationalpasttime.com)

1997- In a 9-5 Mets victory over the Expos at Shea Stadium, slow-footed John Olerud legs out an eighth-inning three-run triple to complete the cycle. The New York first baseman becomes the seventh player in franchise history to accomplish the feat. (www.nationalpasttime.com)

2004- The Mets lose to the Phillies in 13 innings 11-9 while combining to set a new record with 18 pitchers used. The Phillies used 10 to tie a NL record for one team.

Mets Birthdays

• Larry Bearnath: 68
• Dave Roberts: 65