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New York Mets purchased Dave Eilers from the Milwaukee Braves on August 18, 1965.

New York Mets traded Brett Butler to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Scott Hunter and Dwight Maness on August 18, 1995.

New York Mets claimed Yolmer Sanchez on waivers from the Boston Red Sox on August 18, 2022.

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1975
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 11 7 0 .611
St. Louis Cardinals 9 9 0 .500
Houston Astros 8 4 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 8 4 0 .667
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
Montreal Expos 8 10 0 .444
San Diego Padres 8 4 0 .667
Philadelphia Phillies 7 11 0 .389
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 6 0 .500
Pittsburgh Pirates 5 13 0 .278
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333



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