METS FANS SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE APRIL 19, 1968 GAME:
duke
September 10, 2002
Nolan Ryan's first start at Shea.First batter for Dodgers, Wes Parker, an excellent contact hitter walked back to the dugout shaking his head in apparent disbelief after striking out on Ryan's "heat" to start the game. Unfortunately, catcher Tom Haller homered late in the game to offset a homer by Swoboda and the Dodgers won. Game ended with Grote being called out at first base on a lousy call with the tying run on base that even in 1968 had the fans chanting "ump sucks" and "ump beats his wife."
Ed K
December 2, 2003
This is also the game that Nolan Ryan became the first Met ever to strike out the side on nine pitches.
Bob P
July 13, 2004
Nolan Ryan struck out the side on nine pitches in the third inning.
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