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Cleveland Indians claimed Brook Fordyce of the New York Mets on waivers on May 15, 1995.

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Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
2001 Game Results
04/13 Reds 3, Mets 2 Trachsel (L, 0-2)
04/14 Reds 1, Mets 0 Leiter (L, 0-2)
04/15 Reds 3, Mets 1 Appier (L, 1-1)
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04/21 Mets 5, Reds 2 Appier (W, 2-1)
04/22 Mets 5, Reds 1 Reed (W, 3-1)
2001 totals: 2 wins, 4 losses



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