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New York Mets traded Frank Lary to the Chicago White Sox for Jimmie Schaffer on July 8, 1965.

New York Mets released John Cangelosi on July 8, 1994.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Jacob Rhame of the New York Mets on waivers on July 8, 2020.

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The Mets follow up their win from the previous day with a victory in the first game of a doubleheader, giving them their first two-game winning streak. They can't extend it to three, however, as the Phillies get a win in the nightcap.


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Phil Lombardi
Born: February 20, 1963
at Abilene, Tex.
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Lombardi
Years with Mets: 1989

18 games. 1 hr, 3 rbi, 0.229
4 runs, 0 stolen bases


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