08 September

Game Rewind: Cubs at Mets (09.08.1969)

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Tommie Agee doubles, homers and has two RBI and Jerry Koosman fires a complete game as the New York Mets defeat the Chicago Cubs, 3-2, at Shea Stadium. The win tightens the race in the National League Eastern division to 1 1/2 games.

The Mets legendary trio of Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson and Ralph Kiner provide the play-by-play on this 1969 game rewind.

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