National League Standings, June 23, 1975
METS FANS SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE JUNE 23, 1975 GAME:
Tom L
June 19, 2004
My Grandfather & I took the train in from New Jersey to catch this double-header. I was 11 years old and a huge Mets fan. This was my first visit ever to Shea. I was from Florida and staying with my Grandfather for the summer.
I remember it being a huge disappointment to see the Mets drop this double-header, and to be shut out in both games on top of it.
Dave VW
April 24, 2025
What bad luck, Tom. I'm so sorry this was your first experience seeing the Mets in person.
Lou Brock walked to begin the game, then proceeded to steal second and third. With 2 outs, Ron Fairly hit an RBI single, and that would be the only run to score all game. The Mets did muster 7 hits off St. Louis starter Ron Reed, but couldn't string any together as they suffered their second straight shutout loss. As Tom alluded to, they'd make it three in a row in Game 2.
Hank Webb started for the Mets, his first start since May 10. He looked decent enough and even collected his first Major League hit with a single in the fifth, but still took the loss.
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