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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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Kurt Abbott
Born: June 2, 1969
at Zanesville, O.
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Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1987 Game Results
05/18 Padres 7, Mets 5 Darling (L, 2-2)
05/19 Mets 5, Padres 4 McDowell (W, 1-0)
05/20 Mets 10, Padres 3 Aguilera (W, 4-2)
05/29 Mets 5, Padres 4 Leach (W, 3-0)
05/30 Mets 3, Padres 0 Fernandez (W, 6-2)
05/31 Padres 1, Mets 0 Mitchell (L, 0-1)
08/21 Padres 6, Mets 2 Darling (L, 10-8)
08/22 Padres 8, Mets 3 Fernandez (L, 10-7)
08/23 Mets 9, Padres 2 Gooden (W, 11-4)
08/31 Mets 6, Padres 5 Orosco (W, 3-7)
09/01 Mets 9, Padres 1 Cone (W, 4-3)
09/02 Mets 4, Padres 3 Gooden (W, 13-4)
1987 totals: 8 wins, 4 losses



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