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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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Born: September 22, 1961
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Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
1979 Game Results
04/12 Mets 3, Phillies 2 Zachry (W, 2-0)
04/15 Phillies 3, Mets 2 Swan (L, 1-1)
04/15 Phillies 6, Mets 3 Allen (L, 0-1)
04/20 Phillies 8, Mets 0 Swan (L, 1-2)
04/21 Phillies 3, Mets 0 Allen (L, 0-2)
04/22 Mets 4, Phillies 2 Orosco (W, 1-0)
07/02 Phillies 6, Mets 2 Ellis (L, 0-1)
07/03 Phillies 4, Mets 2 Twitchell (L, 3-2)
07/04 Phillies 1, Mets 0 Hassler (L, 1-2)
07/05 Mets 3, Phillies 2 Swan (W, 8-6)
08/01 Phillies 9, Mets 6 Ellis (L, 1-4)
08/02 Phillies 7, Mets 4 Hassler (L, 3-3)
08/02 Mets 2, Phillies 1 Falcone (W, 3-7)
09/06 Mets 5, Phillies 3 Glynn (W, 1-2)
09/06 Phillies 2, Mets 1 Falcone (L, 5-12)
09/11 Phillies 5, Mets 2 Falcone (L, 5-13)
09/12 Phillies 4, Mets 0 Swan (L, 12-12)
09/13 Phillies 2, Mets 1 Berenguer (L, 0-1)
1979 totals: 5 wins, 13 losses



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