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tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 05:20 PM

The New York Mets racked up a win at Shea Stadium (NL), bumping off the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-0. Randy Tate, who started for New York, pitched effectively for his team. Tate, now 8-5, was the winner. In 8 innings, he gave up 6 hits, while striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing no earned runs. New York's record now stands at 66-72, placing them third in the NL East Division.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 9th in the NL in total bases with 223, aided the New York cause with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third off LHP John Candelaria. For the game, the first baseman went 1-2 with a home run, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.

"We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Kingman.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 1-2
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 396 ft

Season HR #31 - Career HR #135

08-25-2018, 05:20 PM	#168
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/01/1975 - Mets Throttle Pirates, 7-0 The New York Mets racked up a win at Shea Stadium (NL), bumping off the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-0. Randy Tate, who started for New York, pitched effectively for his team. Tate, now 8-5, was the winner. In 8 innings, he gave up 6 hits, while striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing no earned runs. New York's record now stands at 66-72, placing them third in the NL East Division. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 9th in the NL in total bases with 223, aided the New York cause with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third off LHP John Candelaria. For the game, the first baseman went 1-2 with a home run, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. "We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Kingman. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 1-2 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 396 ft Season HR #31 - Career HR #135