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tdneu99 · 08-31-2018, 11:39 PM

Despite a great performance by San Diego shortstop Bill Almon, the New York Mets defeated the Padres by the score of 5-4 at Shea Stadium. Almon was 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. New York improves to 59-46 with the win. They lead their division by 2 games.

The Mets got a big at-bat from left fielder Steve Henderson. For the game, Henderson was 1 for 5. In the bottom of the tenth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 47th hit of the season gave New York a 5-4 lead.

"Our team showed some gumption," said Henderson. "I like it."

Kingman homered off RHP Nino Espinosa.

TOP OF THE 5TH
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 351 ft

Season HR #26 - Career HR #216

08-31-2018, 11:39 PM	#262
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	07/30/1977 - Extra-Inning Walk-Off Win for Mets Despite a great performance by San Diego shortstop Bill Almon, the New York Mets defeated the Padres by the score of 5-4 at Shea Stadium. Almon was 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. New York improves to 59-46 with the win. They lead their division by 2 games. The Mets got a big at-bat from left fielder Steve Henderson. For the game, Henderson was 1 for 5. In the bottom of the tenth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 47th hit of the season gave New York a 5-4 lead. "Our team showed some gumption," said Henderson. "I like it." Kingman homered off RHP Nino Espinosa. TOP OF THE 5TH Count: 0-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 351 ft Season HR #26 - Career HR #216