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Frank Taveras

Vs. Rick Matula

14 results found.

Date Location Batter Opposing Pitcher Throws Inning Outs Score Diff Runners Result

08/29/79 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 1 0 tie None out, third base

08/29/79 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 2 2 tie 1st, 3rd third base to second base, force out

08/29/79 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 4 2 Mets, -1 2nd, 3rd strikeout, C

08/29/79 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 7 1 Mets, -4 None single, left field

08/29/79 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 9 0 Mets, -3 None bunted ground ball single, first base

05/18/80 Fulton County Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 1 0 tie None shortstop to first base

05/18/80 Fulton County Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 4 0 Mets, -2 None pitcher to first base

05/18/80 Fulton County Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 6 1 Mets, -2 1st single, left field

05/18/80 Fulton County Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 8 1 Mets, -1 None out, center field

05/23/80 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 1 1 tie None single, center field

05/23/80 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 4 0 tie None double, left field

05/23/80 Shea Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 6 1 Mets, +1 None pitcher to first base

07/17/80 Fulton County Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 1 0 tie 1st bunted ground ball single, third base

07/17/80 Fulton County Stadium Frank Taveras Rick Matula R 2 2 Mets, +4 None double, left field

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