1969 NL New York Mets Win the East! October 2nd

Well, the New York Mets did it! The Mets haven't been in 1st place since the first week of the season and I had my doubts wether they'd play good enough to win a title in my replay. But the Mets had a very good last month surge while the Pirates and Cubs struggled, allowing New York to win their division.

Heading into the last day of the regular season the New York Mets were clinging to a one game lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL East. Tonight, the Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-3 and with the win, clinched the East division title. The Pirates wound up losing their game to the Montreal Expos 7-4, leaving the Mets 2 games ahead of Pittsburgh at seasons end. The NL Championship Series will begin in 2 days with New York traveling to Atlanta for the start of the 5 game playoff.

Strat-O-Matic Report

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NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1969 National League                Date: 10/3/1969
 
NEW YORK AT CHICAGO
Mets............ 3 1 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  5 11  1
Cubs............ 0 0 0  0 1 0  1 1 0  -  3  7  1
Win:Gentry(15-11) Loss:Hands(22-15) Save:Dilauro(3rd)
Homeruns- T.Agee(36th), R.Hundley(25th), J.Hickman(24th)
 
Center fielder Tommie Agee connected with a 'big fly' at Wrigley Field as the
New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs by the count of 5 to 3.
 
The game started off with New York taking the lead in the first when they came
up with 3 runs on 4 hits.  Chicago was out-hit by New York, 11 hits to 7.
 
Gary Gentry(15-11) picked up the victory, allowing 2 runs in 7 innings. Jack
Dilauro earned the save, his 3rd.  Bill Hands(22-15) was the loser.  
 
 
MONTREAL AT PITTSBURGH
Expos........... 1 0 0  1 1 0  0 3 1  -  7 11  1
Pirates......... 1 0 0  2 0 0  0 0 1  -  4  8  3
Win:McGinn(6-8) Loss:Marone(7-1) Save:Reed(1st)
Homeruns- R.Staub(27th), B.Wine(3rd), J.Herrera(3rd), R.Clemente(26th),
           A.Oliver(17th)
 
At Forbes Field the Montreal Expos outscored the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to
4.
 
Montreal came through with the game-winning runs in the 8th inning scoring 3
runs on 2 hits.  After an out was recorded, Ty Cline keyed the rally when he
drew a walk.  One out later, Bobby Wine came to bat and popped a two-run
clout over the fence.  Jose Herrera then hit a bases-empty home run.
Montreal finished with 11 hits while Pittsburgh ended up with 8.  
 
Dan McGinn(6-8) got the win allowing no runs in 2 innings. Howie Reed was
credited with his 1st save.  Lou Marone(7-1) was charged with the loss in
relief.  He was knocked around pretty good, giving up 4 runs in 2 innings.
 
 

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