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08/16/1981 - Mets Solve Phillies, 5-2
New York starter Pete Falcone pitched effectively against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium. The left-hander led his team to a 5-2 win. Falcone went 8.2 innings to notch the win. He scattered 8 hits, walked 3, and struck out 4. His record improves to 8-8. The Mets sit in last place in the NL East Division with a record of 52-65.
Ellis Valentine chipped in for New York with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the second. For the game, the right fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 3 runs batted in.
BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 411 ft
Season HR #30 - Career HR #408
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