Nolan Ryan throws a one hitter and Ks 15, Gary Gentry also throws a one hitter, Mets catch Rockies stealing to end a game and Tug McGraw makes his MLB debut.
Year: 2021; Game#12; Sunday Apr 18 NYM 2 @ COL 1; boxscore; WP: Stroman; LP: Senzatela; Save: Diaz; Time: 2:38; DAY; Attendance: 15,082; Record: 8-4; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 1.5; W;
Pete Alonso 1B 2 for 4, 1 run scored; Michael Conforto RF 2 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 K; Jeff McNeil 2B 1 for 4, 1 RBI; J.D. Davis 3B 1 for 4, 1 RBI, 2 Ks; Marcus Stroman (W, 3-0) 8 innings, 3 hits, 1 run – earned, 1 walk, 5 Ks; Edwin Diaz (S, 2) no runs, 1 hit.
Brian Joura Mets360.com: Which one was more unlikely – a 2-1 game in Colorado or the Mets ending a game with a caught stealing?
Deesha Thosar NY Daily News: “The name of the game was efficiency as Marcus Stroman pitched to contact, induced ground balls and hurled eight one-run innings in his third start of the year. Stroman allowed just three hits and retired 16 of his final 18 batters in the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Rockies in the series finale at Coors Field on Sunday. Of his 90 pitches, 62 were strikes as the right-hander lowered his season ERA to 0.90.”
Mets.com: “He [Stroman] joins Logan Verrett as the only pitchers in franchise history to allow one or fewer earned runs in a start of at least eight innings at Coors Field.”
Mike Puma NY Post: “Michael Conforto’s double in the second inning led to the Mets scoring a run on Jeff McNeil’s RBI groundout. That rally started with Alonso’s single leading off the inning… Cron’s fielding error on McNeil’s grounder in the fourth led to an unearned run that scored on J.D. Davis’ RBI single. Conforto’s two-out single ignited that rally.”
Year: 2018;
Game #17; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 11 Vs. WSN 5; boxscore; WP: Ramos; LP: Madson;
Time: 02:51; NIGHT; Attendance: 23,117; Record: 13-4;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 3.0; W;
Down 4 to 2 in the 8th, the Mets scored 9 off the Washington bullpen capped off by a Grand Slam from Yoenis Cespedes. Steven Matz started the game and went just 4 innings allowing a 3 run HR to Ryan Zimmerman in the 1st.
Year: 2017;
Game #14; Tuesday; Apr 18, NYM 2 Vs. PHI; 6; boxscore; 10 innings; WP: Garcia; LP: Montero;
Time: 03:58; NIGHT; Attendance: 23,536; Record: 7-7;
Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 1.5; L;
Year: 2016; Game
#12; Monday; Apr 18, NYM 5 @ PHI; 2; boxscore; WP: Syndergaard;
LP: Eickhoff;
Time: 02:51; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,585; Record: 6-6;
Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 3; W;
Year: 2015;
Game #12; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 5 Vs. MIA; 4; boxscore; WP: deGrom; LP: Latos; Save: Torres;
Time: 02:51; NIGHT; Attendance: 41,844; Record: 9-3;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 1.5; W;
Year: 2014; Game #16; Friday; Apr 18, NYM 0 Vs. ATL; 6; boxscore; WP: Harang; LP: Niese; Time: 02:55; NIGHT; Attendance: 33,199; Record: 8-8; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 3; L;
Baseball Reference: Aaron Harang pitches 7 no-hit innings for the Braves against the Mets, but has to leave the game after having thrown 121 pitches. David Wright hits a two-out single off Luis Avilan in the 8th for the Mets' only hit as three pitchers combine on a one-hitter in a 6 - 0 win.
Year: 2013; Game #14; Thursday; Apr 18, NYM 3 @ COL; 11; boxscore; WP: Garland; LP: Niese; Time: 02:54; DAY; Attendance: 18,341; Record: 7-7; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 5.5; L;
NY Post: Rockies ice Mets with temperatures in the 20s. "Josh Edgin, Scott Atchison, Jeurys Familia and Jeremy Hefner were all pounded Thursday in an 11-3 loss to the Rockies on a 28-degree day at Coors Field. The Mets (7-7) lost their third straight to complete a 3-5 road trip, with two games postponed by snow until later this year."
Year: 2012;
Game #12; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 6 @ ATL; 14; boxscore; WP: Martinez;
LP: Dickey;
Time: 03:17; DAY; Attendance: 17,909; Record: 7-5;
Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 2.5; L;
NY Post: Mets lose to Braves; Dickey struggles. "Dickey gave up three homers and eight runs in his worst outing in four years, and the Mets ended a .500 trip with a 14-6 loss to the Braves...Dan Uggla ended a 0-for-24 slide against Dickey with a two-run homer. Juan Francisco and Freddie Freeman also hit two-run drives."
Year: 2010; Game #12; Sunday; Apr 18, NYM 3 @ STL; 5; boxscore; WP: Wainwright; LP: Stoner; Time: 02:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 40,007; Record: 4-8; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 4; L;
Baseball Reference: One day after playing a marathon 20-inning contest, the Cardinals' bullpen gets some rest as Adam Wainwright pitches a complete game for a 5 - 3 win over the Mets. Colby Rasmus and Ryan Ludwick's homers account for all of St. Louis's runs; Wainwright helps his own cause by doubling ahead of Ludwick's blast in the 8th. For their part, the Mets designate 1B Mike Jacobs for assignment before the game in order to call up P Tobi Stoner from AAA Buffalo. Jacobs has become redundant because of the rapid development of prospect Ike Davis, who will be called up to the majors tomorrow. Stoner is the losing pitcher in his only game of the season, in spite of giving up only one run in 2 1/3 innings of work with the Mets' bullpen also burnt out from yesterday's game.
Year: 2009;
Game #11; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 1 Vs. MIL; 0; boxscore; WP: Santana; LP: Villanueva;
Save: Rodriguez;
Time: 02:33; DAY; Attendance: 36,312; Record: 6-5;
Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 4; W;
Year: 2008;
Game #15; Friday; Apr 18, NYM 6 @ PHI; 4; boxscore; WP: Santana; LP: Hamels; Save: Wagner;
Time: 02:49; NIGHT; Attendance: 45,156; Record: 9-6;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 0.5; W;
Year: 2007;
Game #13; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 9 @ FLA; 2; boxscore; WP: Maine; LP: Willis;
Time: 02:34; NIGHT; Attendance: 17,219; Record: 9-4;
Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 0.5; W;
John Maine (W,2-0) - 7 innings, 2 runs, 4 walks, 7 Ks - gets plenty of run support as the Mets get 4 runs in the 1st on their way to pounding out 17 hits against Dontrelle Willis (L,3-1) and the Marlins. Carlos Beltran goes deep for a 2 run HR in the 4th.
4/18/07: NYM @ FLA: Carlos Beltran (3rd of season, 206th of career) off Dontrelle Willis (@carlosbeltran15) pic.twitter.com/WcR7S1oPXI
— Mets Home Run a Day (@MetsHRADay) January 15, 2023
Year: 2006;
Game #13; Tuesday; Apr 18, NYM 1 Vs. ATL; 7; boxscore; WP: Davies; LP: Zambrano;
Time: 02:09; NIGHT; Attendance: 30,322; Record: 10-3;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 4.0; L;
Year: 2005;
Game #13; Monday; Apr 18, NYM 4 @ PHI; 5; boxscore; WP: Wolf; LP: Ishii; Save: Worrell;
Time: 02:38; NIGHT; Attendance: 25,236; Record: 6-7;
Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 2; L;
Year: 2004; Game #12; Sunday; Apr 18, NYM 1 Vs. PIT; 8; boxscore; WP: Benson; LP: Seo; Time: 02:55; DAY; Attendance: 44,345; Record: 5-7; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 3; L;
A 5 run fifth did in the Mets. Jae Seo allowed 7 runs - all earned on 10 hits, 1 home run, 2 walks, 1 HBP. Todd Zeile singled in Shane Spencer with the only Mets run.
NY Post: Buc-Skinned - Pirates pound Mets to finish series sweep.
Year: 2003; Game #17; Friday; Apr 18, NYM 6 Vs. FLA; 3; boxscore; WP: Weathers; LP: Núñez; Save: Benitez; Time: 03:19; NIGHT; Attendance: 18,525; Record: 7-10; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 2.5; W;
NY Post Knockout Pinch: Clark's Homer Kayos Marlins. "It was 40 degrees at Shea last night, and since Tony Clark wasn’t playing, he did what he could to stay warm. He flipped balls back and forth with teammates. Ran up and down the stadium halls. Anything to stay warm and stay ready...The chance came in the eighth inning against the Marlins in a 3-3 tie with two runners on and one out. With Rey Sanchez due up, Met manager Art Howe told Clark, 'You’re hitting. Grab your bat'...Clark crushed Vladimir Nunez’ 1-1 slider 410 feet over the right-center field fence for the first pinch-hit homer of his career...the blast provided the winning runs in the Mets’ 6-3 victory."
Year: 2002;
Game #16; Thursday; Apr 18, NYM 1 @ MON; 0; boxscore; WP: Leiter; LP: Vazquez;
Time: 02:18; NIGHT; Attendance: 4,512; Record: 10-6;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 1.5; W;
ESPN.com: Leiter throws eighth career shutout in victory. "Leiter pitched a two-hitter for his eighth career shutout and Mike Piazza hit an RBI double to lead the Mets to a 1-0 win over the Montreal Expos..."
Year: 2001;
Game #15; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 1 Vs. MON; 7; boxscore; WP: Vazquez; LP: Trachsel;
Time: 02:52; DAY; Attendance: 20,721; Record: 6-9;
Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 2.5; L;
Jose Vidro hit a three run homer and Javier Vazquez gave up just 2 hits in 6 innings of work to make a loser out of Steve Trachsel - 3 innings, 9 hits 7 runs – all earned.
Year: 2000;
Game #14; Tuesday; Apr 18, NYM 10 Vs. MIL; 7; boxscore; WP: Hampton; LP: Navarro; Save: Benitez;
Time: 03:17; NIGHT; Attendance: 17,905; Record: 7-7;
Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 1.5; W;
Year: 1999;
Game #13; Sunday; Apr 18, NYM 2 Vs. MON; 4; boxscore; WP: Vazquez; LP: Watson; Save: Urbina;
Time: 02:30; DAY; Attendance: 26,020; Record: 8-5;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: Tied; L;
Year: 1998;
Game #16; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 5 @ CIN; 4; boxscore; 10 innings; WP: Rojas; LP: Belinda; Save: Franco;
Time: 03:09; DAY; Attendance: 21,213; Record: 10-6;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: Tied; W;
Year: 1994; Game #12; Monday; Apr 18, NYM 3 @ SDP; 6; boxscore; WP: Harris; LP: Hurst; Save: Hoffman; Time: 02:39; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,037; Record: 7-5; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 5; L;
Down 3-1 in the 8th, Jeff Kent hits his 8th home run in 12 Mets games to start the year - a 2-run shot to tie the game. Unfortunately, Derek Bell hits his 2nd homer of the game in the bottom of the 8th, a 3-run shot as the Padres go on to win 6-3.
Year: 1993; Game #11; Sunday; Apr 18, NYM 2 @ CIN; 3; boxscore; WP: Foster; LP: Saberhagen; Save: Dibble; Time: 02:23; DAY; Attendance: 32,435; Record: 6-5; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 2.5; L;
Bret Saberhagen (L,2-1) shut out the Reds for the first 6 innings allowing just 2 hits as the Mets led 2-0. In the 7th, the Red broke through with 3 singles and a double to tie the game at 2 and scored the go ahead and eventual winning run on a Kevin Mitchell Sac Fly. Mets put two on in the 9th but Howard Johnson flew out to end it.
Year: 1992;
Game #12; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 6 @ MON; 8; boxscore; WP: Landrum; LP: Innis; Save: Wetteland;
Time: 02:53; DAY; Attendance: 14,847; Record: 5-7;
Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 4; L;
A three run 8th off Jeff Innis and Wally Whitehurst broke a 5-5 tie and gave the Expos the victory. Bobby Bonilla went 2 for 4 with a double and a RBI and Eddie Murray went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs to lead the Mets offense.
Year: 1990;
Game #9; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 5 Vs. CHC; 8; boxscore; WP: Maddux; LP: Cone;
Time: 02:58; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,561; Record: 3-6;
Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 3; L;
Year: 1989;
Game #12; Tuesday; Apr 18, NYM 1 Vs. PHI; 7; boxscore; WP: McWilliams;
LP: Darling;
Time: 02:34; NIGHT; Attendance: 26,300; Record: 4-8;
Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 4; L;
Year: 1988;
Game #12; Monday; Apr 18, NYM 7 Vs. PHI; 10; boxscore; WP: Ruffin; LP: Aguilera;
Time: 03:49; NIGHT; Attendance: 14,931; Record: 8-4;
Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 0.5; L;
Year: 1987;
Game #10; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 8 @ STL; 12; boxscore; 10 innings; WP: LaPoint; LP: Orosco;
Time: 03:50; NIGHT; Attendance: 41,942; Record: 6-4;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: Tied; L-wo;
Year: 1986; Game #6; Friday; Apr 18, NYM 5 Vs. PHI; 2; boxscore; WP: Darling; LP: Carlton; Save: Orosco; Time: 02:35; NIGHT; Attendance: 26,906; Record: 3-3; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 2.5; W;
Year: 1984;
Game #11; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 5 Vs. MON 4; boxscore; WP: Lynch; LP: Reardon;
Time: 02:59; NIGHT; Attendance: 11,147; Record: 7-4;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: Tied; W-wo;
Expos bring in a lefty with the bases loaded to make Wally Backman hit right handed but Wally hits a 2 out, bases loaded, walk-off double as the Mets come from behind for the win. Ed Lynch (W,1-0) in the winning pitcher with 2 scoreless innings in relief.
YouTube: Expos Vs. Mets Original WOR 4/18/1984 Broadcast.
Year: 1982; Game #11; Sunday; Apr 18, NYM 6 Vs. MON; 7; boxscore; WP: Lea; LP: Jones; Save: Reardon; Time: 02:58; DAY; Attendance: 27,159; Record: 6-5; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 2.5; L;
Randy Jones went just 2/3 of an inning giving up 4 runs in the start for the Mets as they fell behind 6-0 early. Mets tried to come back on 2 HRs by Dave Kingman and one by George Foster but fell short.
Year: 1981;
Game #6; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 3 Vs. MON; 5; boxscore; WP: Gullickson;
LP: Jones; Save: Bahnsen;
Time: 02:40; DAY; Attendance: 23,710; Record: 3-3;
Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 2; L;
Year: 1979;
Game #9; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 5 @ MON; 6; boxscore; WP: Palmer; LP: Murray;
Time: 02:56; DAY; Attendance: 10,059; Record: 3-6;
Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 4.5; L-wo;
Year: 1978;
Game #12; Tuesday; Apr 18, NYM 3 @ STL; 2; boxscore; WP: Bruhert; LP: Rasmussen; Save: Lockwood;
Time: 02:22; NIGHT; Attendance: 5,728; Record: 7-5;
Standings: 1; Games up/behind: Tied; W;
Year: 1977;
Game #10; Monday; Apr 18, NYM 2 @ STL; 3; boxscore; WP: Forsch; LP: Swan; Save: Hrabosky;
Time: 02:09; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,855; Record: 5-5;
Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 2; L;
Year: 1976;
Game #9; Sunday; Apr 18, NYM 5 @ PIT; 7; boxscore; WP: Reuss; LP: Swan; Save: Hernandez;
Time: 02:19; DAY; Attendance: 9,106; Record: 4-5;
Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 3; L;
Year: 1974; Game #10; Thursday; Apr 18, NYM 5 @ MON; 8; boxscore; WP: Torrez; LP: Sadecki; Save: Taylor; Time: 02:29; DAY; Attendance: 8,390; Record: 2-8; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 5.5; L;
John Milner doubled in 2 runs in the top of the first to give the Mets a 2-0 lead but the Expos jumped on Ray Sadecki for 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st and never looked back. Teddy Martinez with a HR in the losing cause.
Year: 1973; Game #9; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 0 Vs. CHC; 1; boxscore; WP: Burris; LP: Matlack; Save: Aker; Time: 02:38; DAY; Attendance: 14,874; Record: 5-4; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 2.5; L;
A 1st inning, Jon Matlack (L,1-2) wild pitch allowed Cleo James to score the only run of the game as Ray Burris (W,1-0) and 2 Cubs relief pitchers scattered 6 hits. Jon Matlack went the distance, 6 hits, 5 walks, 7 Ks in the loss.
Year: 1972; Game #3; Tuesday; Apr 18, NYM 2 @ MON; 7; boxscore; WP: Renko; LP: Koosman; Save: Strohmayer; Time: 02:34; DAY; Attendance: 29,102; Record: 1-2; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 2; L;
Jerry Koosman pitched 4.2 innings and allowed 4 runs. Ray Sadecki gave up three more in the 8th as the Expos put the game on ice. Cleon Jones went 2 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 walk.
Year: 1971;
Game #8; Sunday; Apr 18 (1), NYM
5 Vs. PIT 2; boxscore; WP: Gentry; LP: Walker;
Time: 2:09; DAY; Record: 5-3; Standings: 4; Games up/behind:
0.5; W;
Year: 1971;
Game #9; Sunday; Apr 18 (2), NYM
1 Vs. PIT 2; boxscore; WP: Johnson; LP: McGraw;
Time: 02:43; DAY; Attendance: 51,905; Record: 5-4;
Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 0.5; L;
In the first game Cleon Jones hits a 2 run homer and Tommie Agee a solo shot to support Gary Gentry who throws a complete game one hitter giving up 2 runs on just that 1 hit and 2 walks.
Centerfield Maz: "This was the seventh one hitter thrown by a Mets pitcher in team history. Gary Gentry had tossed the previous one hitter on May 13th 1970. Tom Seaver would throw a one hitter in September 1971 as well."
In the second game, ex-Met Bob Johnson, gave up just one un-earned run while throwing a complete game. The Pirates score the winning run in the 9th on a single by Willie Stargell off Tug McGraw.
Year: 1970; Game #9; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 7 Vs. PHI; 0; boxscore; WP: Ryan; LP: Bunning; Time: 02:20; DAY; Attendance: 23,500; Record: 5-4; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 2; W;
National Pastime.com: Denny Doyle's first-inning single is the only hit allowed by Nolan Ryan when he blanks the Phillies at Shea Stadium, 7-0. The 23 year-old right-hander ties the Mets' mark established by Jerry Koosman in 1968 with 15 strikeouts, but Tom Seaver will break the short-lived record, whiffing 19 Padres later in the week.
Year: 1968;
Game #7; Thursday; Apr 18, NYM 3 Vs. SFG; 5; boxscore; WP: Perry; LP: Cardwell; Save: Linzy;
Time: 02:35; DAY; Attendance: 22,649; Record: 3-4;
Standings: 7; Games up/behind: 2; L;
Year: 1965;
Game #5; Sunday; Apr 18 (1), NYM
1 Vs. SFG; 4; boxscore; WP: Sanford; LP: Jackson; Save: Shaw; Time: 2:45; DAY; Record:
1-4; Standings: 8; Games up/behind: 2; L;
Tug McGraw made his MLB and Mets debut. Tug went 2/3 inning with 1 K in the 8th inning leaving 2 inherited runners on. Mets didn't fare well in the rest of the game as they managed just 4 hits against Giants pitcher Jack Sanford (W,1-1) as Al Jackson (L,0-2) allowed 4 runs - 3 earned on 8 hits, 5 Ks.
Year: 1965;
Game #6; Sunday; Apr 18 (2), NYM
7 Vs. SFG; 1; boxscore; 7 innings; WP: Kroll; LP: Perry;
Time: 02:26; DAY; Attendance: 44,179; Record: 2-4;
Standings: 8; Games up/behind: 2; W;
Year: 1964; Game #4; Saturday; Apr 18, NYM 5 Vs. PIT; 9; boxscore; WP: Schwall; LP: Bearnarth; Save: Face; Time: 02:42; DAY; Attendance: 31,480; Record: 0-4; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 3; L;
Pirates jump on Larry Bearnarth for 7 runs in 4.1 innings. Down 9-0, the Mets try to comeback late as Hawk Taylor and Jim Hickman each drive in two but the Mets stay winless at their new ballpark, Shea Stadium.
Year: 1962; Game #6; Wednesday; Apr 18, NYM 5 Vs. STL; 15; boxscore; WP: Jackson; LP: Jones; Save: Sadecki; Time: 02:50; DAY; Attendance: 4,725; Record: 0-6; Standings: 9; Games up/behind: 6.5; L;
Sherman Jones, gave up 6 runs – 5 earned; Ray Daviault and Ken MacKenzie gave up two each and Clem Labine gave up 5 more – all earned. Mets fell to 0 and 6 on the young season.
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