D-Whit - It Was 45 Years Ago Today...Friday September 26th 1969

September 26^th

Jerry Koosman wins his 17th with CG blanking of Phils

After an off day on Thursday, the NL East division champs traveled up the road to Philadelphia. Jerry Koosman started and finished the game, picking his 17^th win. “Koos” allowed just four hits while striking out nine in his CG shutout.

Offensively, Donn Clendenon cracked a 2 run HR in the 1^st, his 16^th, and RBI singles from Amos Otis and Bobby Pfeil helped lead New York to a 5-0 victory. With four games left, if the Mets (97-61) need to go 3-1 for a 100 win season.