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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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Mike Phillips
Born: August 19, 1950
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Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1986 Game Results
05/23 Padres 7, Mets 4 Orosco (L, 0-2)
05/24 Mets 5, Padres 4 Berenyi (W, 2-0)
05/25 Mets 4, Padres 2 Orosco (W, 1-2)
06/02 Mets 11, Padres 2 Gooden (W, 7-2)
06/03 Padres 5, Mets 4 Fernandez (L, 5-2)
06/04 Mets 4, Padres 2 McDowell (W, 4-0)
08/25 Mets 5, Padres 2 Orosco (W, 5-5)
08/26 Mets 11, Padres 6 Fernandez (W, 15-4)
08/27 Mets 6, Padres 5 Sisk (W, 3-2)
09/06 Mets 4, Padres 3 Orosco (W, 6-5)
09/07 Mets 7, Padres 1 Gooden (W, 14-5)
09/07 Mets 6, Padres 5 Sisk (W, 4-2)
1986 totals: 10 wins, 2 losses



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