The New Yorks Mets have just won the World Series, in no small part to star pitcher Tom Seaver. The expansion franchise starts the new season with every intention of continuing that winning form, as does Seaver.
How dominant? Only twenty pitchers have struck out 18 or more batters in a regular 9-innings game. As the Mets welcome the San Diego Padres, Seaver is about to become part of that exclusive club in an utterly commanding performance.
9 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks, and 19 strikeouts.
Taking you through a memorable mets game are the classic trio of Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson and Ralph Kiner.
You can find the boxscore here:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN197004220.shtml
This game was played on April 22, 1970.
The Terrific Tom Seaver Guide To Striking Out Everybody, Padres at Mets, April 22, 1970. | Classic Baseball Radio podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
