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Today is July 9

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New York Mets signed free agent Jerrod Riggan on July 9, 1998.

New York Mets released Darryl Hamilton on July 9, 2001.

New York Mets released Brandon Lyon on July 9, 2013.

New York Mets claimed Geoff Hartlieb on waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 9, 2021.

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ERA Title 'Saves the Year' for Swan
Newsday, September 27, 1978
The Mets didn't have many highlights in the late 1970s, but Craig Swan winning the N.L. ERA title was one of them.
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Jeff Reardon
Born: October 1, 1955
at Dalton, Mass.
Reardon
Years with Mets: 1979 - 1981

97 games. 10 - 9, 2.65
139 strikeouts, 10 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1978
Opponent W L T Pct.
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 7 11 0 .389
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 6 12 0 .333
Atlanta Braves 6 6 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 5 7 0 .417
Houston Astros 5 7 0 .417
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
San Diego Padres 5 7 0 .417
San Francisco Giants 3 9 0 .250



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