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Episode 27 - Getting Hot at the Right Time - 1973 NLCS - Mets @ Reds
We are back after a bit of a hiatus, covering the exciting 1973 postseason. First up is a National League matchup between the Cincinnati Reds (99 - 63) and the New York Mets (82 - 79). Although their respective records might not indicate it, both of these teams had to overcome 10+ game deficits to take their divisions, and neither of them had led their divisions heading into September. Talk about catching fire to end the season. The Big Red Machine captured its fourth consecutive NL West crown behind an MVP season from Pete Rose (.338/.401/.437 5 HR 64 RBI), as well as outstanding performances from Hall-of-Famers Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, and Tony Perez. The Mets eked out in the East thanks in large part to otherworldly pitching from Cy Young winner Tom Seaver and young lefties Jon Matlack, Jerry Koosman, and George Stone. Right-fielder Rusty Staub was their best hitter (.279/.361/.421 15 HR 76 RBI), and one of only three Mets play above average offensively. The first two games would be played at Riverfront Stadium in Cincy, with the final three to be played at Shea Stadium. The pitching matchups were as follows
Righties Tom Seaver (19 - 10 2.08 ERA 290 IP) vs. Jack Billingham (19 - 10 3.04 ERA 293 IP)
Young Lefties Jon Matlack (14 - 16 3.20 ERA 242 IP) vs. Don Gullet (18 - 8 3.51 ERA 228 IP)
The Mets had a slight edge in pitching, though the Reds were the more complete team. Who would take advantage early? Tune in to hear these great games.
Audio Clips for Game 1 from Youtube. Game 2 from Classic Baseball on the Radio Youtube.
As always, shout out to Baseball Reference for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.
Catch you next time,
P.C.O.
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By Patrick Casey O'Neill
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We are back after a bit of a hiatus, covering the exciting 1973 postseason. First up is a National League matchup between the Cincinnati Reds (99 - 63) and the New York Mets (82 - 79). Although their respective records might not indicate it, both of these teams had to overcome 10+ game deficits to take their divisions, and neither of them had led their divisions heading into September. Talk about catching fire to end the season. The Big Red Machine captured its fourth consecutive NL West crown behind an MVP season from Pete Rose (.338/.401/.437 5 HR 64 RBI), as well as outstanding performances from Hall-of-Famers Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, and Tony Perez. The Mets eked out in the East thanks in large part to otherworldly pitching from Cy Young winner Tom Seaver and young lefties Jon Matlack, Jerry Koosman, and George Stone. Right-fielder Rusty Staub was their best hitter (.279/.361/.421 15 HR 76 RBI), and one of only three Mets play above average offensively. The first two games would be played at Riverfront Stadium in Cincy, with the final three to be played at Shea Stadium. The pitching matchups were as follows
Righties Tom Seaver (19 - 10 2.08 ERA 290 IP) vs. Jack Billingham (19 - 10 3.04 ERA 293 IP)
Young Lefties Jon Matlack (14 - 16 3.20 ERA 242 IP) vs. Don Gullet (18 - 8 3.51 ERA 228 IP)
The Mets had a slight edge in pitching, though the Reds were the more complete team. Who would take advantage early? Tune in to hear these great games.
Audio Clips for Game 1 from Youtube. Game 2 from Classic Baseball on the Radio Youtube.
As always, shout out to Baseball Reference for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.
Catch you next time,
P.C.O.