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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Wayne Twitchell
Born: March 10, 1948
at Portland, Ore.
Died: September 16, 2010 at Portland, Ore.
Twitchell
Years with Mets: 1979

33 games. 5 - 3, 5.23
44 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2008
Opponent W L T Pct.
Washington Nationals 12 6 0 .667
Philadelphia Phillies 11 7 0 .611
Florida Marlins 10 8 0 .556
Atlanta Braves 7 11 0 .389
Colorado Rockies 6 3 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 5 1 0 .833
Cincinnati Reds 4 3 0 .571
Milwaukee Brewers 4 2 0 .667
New York Yankees 4 2 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 4 3 0 .571
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 3 0 .571
Los Angeles Dodgers 4 3 0 .571
Arizona Diamondbacks 3 3 0 .500
San Diego Padres 2 5 0 .286
Houston Astros 2 5 0 .286
Los Angeles Angels 2 1 0 .667
Texas Rangers 2 1 0 .667
Chicago Cubs 2 4 0 .333
Seattle Mariners 1 2 0 .333



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