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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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Pat Misch
Born: August 18, 1981
at Northbrook, Ill.
Misch
Years with Mets: 2009 - 2011

40 games. 4 - 8, 4.43
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Mets vs. Houston Astros
2008 Game Results
08/01 Astros 7, Mets 3 Heilman (L, 1-5)
08/02 Astros 5, Mets 4 Heilman (L, 1-6)
08/03 Astros 4, Mets 0 Perez (L, 7-7)
08/22 Mets 3, Astros 0 Santana (W, 12-7)
08/23 Astros 8, Mets 3 Maine (L, 10-8)
08/24 Astros 6, Mets 4 Feliciano (L, 2-4)
08/25 Mets 9, Astros 1 Pelfrey (W, 13-8)
2008 totals: 2 wins, 5 losses



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