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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
1978 Game Results
05/05 Phillies 9, Mets 4 Espinosa (L, 1-2)
05/06 Phillies 7, Mets 2 Zachry (L, 3-1)
05/07 Phillies 8, Mets 5 Swan (L, 1-2)
05/19 Mets 4, Phillies 3 Lockwood (W, 3-3)
05/20 Phillies 9, Mets 4 Murray (L, 0-1)
05/21 Mets 6, Phillies 5 Lockwood (W, 4-3)
07/04 Mets 4, Phillies 0 Zachry (W, 10-3)
07/04 Phillies 3, Mets 2 Swan (L, 1-5)
07/05 Phillies 7, Mets 5 Koosman (L, 2-9)
07/31 Phillies 6, Mets 1 Espinosa (L, 9-9)
08/01 Mets 5, Phillies 1 Kobel (W, 2-2)
08/02 Phillies 8, Mets 6 Koosman (L, 3-12)
09/15 Mets 5, Phillies 4 Murray (W, 8-4)
09/16 Phillies 2, Mets 1 Bernard (L, 1-2)
09/17 Mets 2, Phillies 0 Bruhert (W, 4-9)
09/23 Phillies 1, Mets 0 Bruhert (L, 4-10)
09/23 Phillies 6, Mets 3 Bernard (L, 1-3)
09/24 Phillies 8, Mets 2 Espinosa (L, 10-15)
1978 totals: 6 wins, 12 losses



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