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Jay Payton

Vs. Russ Ortiz

13 results found.

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

05/03/00 Pacific Bell Park Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 1 2 Mets, +1 1st shortstop to first base, ground ball

05/03/00 Pacific Bell Park Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 4 0 tie 1st force out out, shortstop

05/03/00 Pacific Bell Park Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 6 2 Mets, +1 None third base to first base, ground ball

08/14/00 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 2 1 tie 1st second base to first base, line drive double play

08/14/00 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 5 2 tie None ground ball out, first base

10/07/00 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz ? 2 1 tie 1st F8 out, center field

10/07/00 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz ? 5 1 Mets, -2 None strikeout

08/26/01 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 2 1 Mets, -1 2nd walk

08/26/01 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 4 0 Mets, +1 None FL out, catcher

08/26/01 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 6 1 tie 2nd, 3rd walk

05/07/02 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 2 2 Mets, -3 None 9S single, right field

05/07/02 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 5 1 Mets, -4 None 7S single, left field

05/07/02 Shea Stadium Jay Payton Russ Ortiz R 7 1 Mets, -5 1st, 3rd 9D double, right field

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