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New York Mets purchased Gerry Arrigo from the Cincinnati Reds on May 20, 1966.

New York Mets signed free agent David Aardsma on May 20, 2013.

New York Mets released Joey Wendle on May 20, 2024.

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Leiter Lights Way
Newsday, October 5, 1999
The Mets finished the 1999 season tied for the Wild Card with the Reds, forcing a do-or-die Game 163 for the right to advance to the playoffs. Al Leiter got the start, and flourished.
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Doug Sisk
Born: September 26, 1957
at Renton, Wash.
Sisk
Years with Mets: 1982 - 1987

263 games. 17 - 16, 3.10
163 strikeouts, 33 saves


Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1999 Game Results
04/27 Padres 6, Mets 2 Yoshii (L, 1-3)
04/28 Mets 4, Padres 3 Wendell (W, 1-0)
04/29 Mets 8, Padres 5 Cook (W, 4-0)
08/10 Mets 4, Padres 3 Wendell (W, 3-1)
08/11 Mets 12, Padres 5 Mahomes (W, 6-0)
08/12 Mets 9, Padres 3 Leiter (W, 10-7)
08/16 Mets 4, Padres 3 Cook (W, 10-2)
08/17 Padres 3, Mets 2 Leiter (L, 10-8)
08/18 Mets 9, Padres 1 Yoshii (W, 8-8)
1999 totals: 7 wins, 2 losses



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