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4/28/21

Mets Games Played On This Date: April 28

 


The Mets 2nd win in franchise history, a nice comeback win in 2001, and another great pitching matchup in 1971.  These are just a few of the games the Mets have played on April 29th.  

10 Years ago today: Year: 2011; Game #25; Thursday; Apr 28, NYM 3 @ WSN 4 boxscore; WP: Hernández; LP: Capuano; Save: Storen; Time: 02:29; NIGHT; Attendance: 15,142 

Chris Capuano allowed 5.2 innings giving up 4 runs on 10 hits including a 5th inning solo HR to Ian Desmond which proved to be the winning run.  Josh Thole went 3 for 4 in the loss for the Mets. 

20 Years ago today: Year: 2001; Game #23; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 6 @ STL 5 boxscore 11 innings  WP: Benitez; LP: James; Time: 03:57; DAY; Attendance: 43,843

Baseball Reference: 2001: Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals ties the major league record for home runs in April by a rookie with 8, but St. Louis falls to the Mets, 6 - 5, in 11 innings.

Down 5-2 in the top of the 9th, Joe McEwing hits a two run HR and Edgardo Alfonzo doubles home Rey Ordóñez who had also doubled to tie the game. 

In the top of the 11th, Benny Agbayani singles home Desi Relaford for the Game Winning Run.

30 Years ago today: Year: 1991; Game #19; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 3 Vs. PIT 7 boxscore; WP: Smiley; LP: Darling; Time: 02:45; DAY; Attendance: 34,141 

Ron Darling gave up 7 runs in 1.2 innings and John Smiley and the Pirates coasted from there.  Mark Carreon had a pinch hit HR for the Mets. 

40 Years ago today: Year: 1981; Game #13; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 0 Vs. PIT 8 boxscore; WP: Rhoden; LP: Scott; Time: 02:28; NIGHT; Attendance: 6,973 

Mike Scott gave up 7 runs – 6 earned on 9 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings.  Rick Rhoden also gave up 9 hits and 2 walks for the Pirates but managed to throw a complete game shutout.  

50 Years ago today: Year: 1971; Game #17; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 9 @ STL 1 boxscore; WP: Gentry; LP: Torrez; Time: 02:33; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,171 

On Monday 4/26/71, Tom Seaver beat Bob Gibson, on Tuesday 4/27/71, Jerry Koosman beats Steve Carlton in St. Louis and on Wednesday, Gary Gentry goes the distance allowing just one run to beat Mike Torrez.  Ed Kranepool goes 3 for 4 with a double and a walk while driving in 3 runs.  Want to see what Nolan Ryan does the next night on 4/28/71?  You can look it up or be here tomorrow.     

59 Years ago today: Year: 1962; Game #14; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 8 Vs. PHI 6 boxscore; WP: Craig; LP: Sullivan; Time: 03:34; DAY; Attendance: 10,492 

Down 6-1, the Mets score 6 runs in the 6th inning to get their 2nd win in franchise history.  Roger Craig who goes 10-24 on the season gets his first win of the year when he pitches 3 shutout innings in relief. 

Baseball Reference: Frank Thomas, Charlie Neal and Gil Hodges hit consecutive home runs in the 6th inning to lead the expansion New York Mets to an 8 - 6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The victory is a rare occurrence for the Mets - one of only 40 during their inaugural season.

Here is the full list of Mets games played on April 28th: 

Year: 2019; Game #27; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 5 Vs. MIL 2 boxscore; WP: Matz; LP: Barnes; Save: Diaz; Time: 02:52; DAY; Attendance: 25,756

Year: 2018; Game #25; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 2 @ SDP 12 boxscore; WP: Lucchesi; LP: Vargas; Time: 02:50; NIGHT; Attendance: 42,778

Year: 2017; Game #22; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 7 @ WSN 5 boxscore; WP: deGrom; LP: Scherzer; Save: Edgin; Time: 03:24; NIGHT; Attendance: 34,562


Year: 2015; Game #21; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 3 @ MIA 4 boxscore; WP: Morris; LP: Torres; Save: Cishek; Time: 02:46; NIGHT; Attendance: 17,255

Year: 2013; Game #23; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 1 Vs. PHI 5 boxscore; WP: Hamels; LP: Niese; Time: 02:55; DAY; Attendance: 28,990

Year: 2012; Game #21; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 7 @ COL 5 boxscore; WP: Gee; LP: Moscoso; Save: Francisco; Time: 02:58; NIGHT; Attendance: 38,798

Year: 2011; Game #25; Thursday; Apr 28, NYM 3 @ WSN 4 boxscore; WP: Hernández; LP: Capuano; Save: Storen; Time: 02:29; NIGHT; Attendance: 15,142

Year: 2010; Game #22; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 7 Vs. LAD 3 boxscore; WP: Maine; LP: Ely; Time: 02:41; DAY; Attendance: 29,724 

National Pastime.com: David Wright surpasses Ed Kranepool to become the Mets all-time leader in doubles. The 27 year-old third baseman, who collected his 1,000th career hit yesterday, strokes his 226th two-bagger in the second inning of the Mets' 7-3 victory over L.A. at Citi Field.

Year: 2009; Game #20; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 4 Vs. FLA 7 boxscore; WP: Badenhop; LP: Green; Save: Lindstrom; Time: 03:15; NIGHT; Attendance: 38,546

Year: 2007; Game #22; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 6 @ WSN 2 boxscore 12 innings  WP: Sele; LP: Rivera; Time: 03:59; NIGHT; Attendance: 29,292

Year: 2006; Game #22; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 5 @ ATL 2 boxscore; WP: Martinez; LP: Smoltz; Save: Wagner; Time: 02:39; NIGHT; Attendance: 45,389

Year: 2004; Game #21; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 2 @ LAD 3 boxscore; WP: Perez; LP: Trachsel; Save: Gagne; Time: 02:39; NIGHT; Attendance: 29,319

Year: 2002; Game #25; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 9 Vs. MIL 6 boxscore; WP: Davis; LP: King; Time: 03:04; DAY; Attendance: 43,169

Year: 2001; Game #23; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 6 @ STL 5 boxscore 11 innings  WP: Benitez; LP: James; Time: 03:57; DAY; Attendance: 43,843

Year: 2000; Game #24; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 5 @ COL 12 boxscore; WP: Astacio; LP: Hampton; Time: 03:00; NIGHT; Attendance: 45,366

Year: 1999; Game #21; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 4 Vs. SDP 3 boxscore; WP: Wendell; LP: Hoffman; Time: 03:07; NIGHT; Attendance: 22,581

Year: 1998; Game #23; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 3 @ HOU 4 boxscore 10 innings  WP: Magnante; LP: Hudek; Time: 03:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 14,943

Year: 1997; Game #24; Monday; Apr 28, NYM 15 @ CIN 2 boxscore; WP: Reed; LP: Smiley; Time: 02:44; NIGHT; Attendance: 15,572

Year: 1996; Game #23; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 7 @ PIT 5 boxscore; WP: Jones; LP: Wagner; Save: Franco; Time: 02:37; DAY; Attendance: 27,706

Year: 1995; Game #3; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 10 Vs. STL 8 boxscore; WP: Minor; LP: Arocha; Save: Franco; Time: 03:10; NIGHT; Attendance: 26,604

Year: 1993; Game #19; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 3 @ SFG 4 boxscore; WP: Beck; LP: Innis; Time: 03:10; NIGHT; Attendance: 18,476

Year: 1992; Game #20; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 4 Vs. HOU 0 boxscore; WP: Cone; LP: Henry; Time: 02:40; NIGHT; Attendance: 16,190

Year: 1991; Game #19; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 3 Vs. PIT 7 boxscore; WP: Smiley; LP: Darling; Time: 02:45; DAY; Attendance: 34,141

Year: 1990; Game #17; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 4 @ HOU 8 boxscore; WP: Gullickson; LP: Fernandez; Save: Smith; Time: 02:54; NIGHT; Attendance: 30,217

Year: 1989; Game #20; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 7 @ HOU 3 boxscore; WP: Fernandez; LP: Rhoden; Save: McDowell; Time: 03:06; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,990

Year: 1985; Game #17; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 5 Vs. PIT 4 boxscore 18 innings  WP: Gorman; LP: Tunnell; Time: 05:21; DAY; Attendance: 36,423

Year: 1984; Game #19; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 4 Vs. PHI 3 boxscore; WP: Lynch; LP: Holland; Time: 02:34; DAY; Attendance: 14,292

Year: 1982; Game #18; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 5 @ SDP 4 boxscore 15 innings  WP: Falcone; LP: Lucas; Time: 03:45; NIGHT; Attendance: 23,315

Year: 1981; Game #13; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 0 Vs. PIT 8 boxscore; WP: Rhoden; LP: Scott; Time: 02:28; NIGHT; Attendance: 6,973

Year: 1979; Game #15; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 1 Vs. LAD 3 boxscore; WP: Hooton; LP: Falcone; Time: 02:10; DAY; Attendance: 11,426

Year: 1978; Game #20; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 1 Vs. CIN 5 boxscore; WP: Norman; LP: Koosman; Save: Sarmiento; Time: 02:39; NIGHT; Attendance: 15,842

Year: 1976; Game #18; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 3 Vs. ATL 0 boxscore; WP: Swan; LP: Messersmith; Time: 02:04; DAY; Attendance: 7,602

Year: 1974; Game #18; Sunday; Apr 28 (1), NYM 6 @ SFG 0 boxscore; WP: Matlack; LP: Bradley; Time: 01:54; DAY;

Year: 1974; Game #19; Sunday; Apr 28 (2), NYM 6 @ SFG 4 boxscore; WP: Parker; LP: Moffitt; Save: Miller; Time: 02:41; DAY; Attendance: 18,970

Year: 1973; Game #19; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 4 @ ATL 2 boxscore; WP: Matlack; LP: Reed; Save: McGraw; Time: 02:26; NIGHT; Attendance: 9,752

Year: 1972; Game #10; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 6 @ LAD 1 boxscore; WP: Matlack; LP: Singer; Time: 02:18; NIGHT; Attendance: 51,210

Year: 1971; Game #17; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 9 @ STL 1 boxscore; WP: Gentry; LP: Torrez; Time: 02:33; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,171

Year: 1970; Game #17; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 5 @ SFG 2 boxscore; WP: Gentry; LP: Perry; Save: McGraw; Time: 02:39; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,253

Year: 1968; Game #15; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 6 @ CIN 5 boxscore; WP: Koosman; LP: Culver; Save: Taylor; Time: 02:58; DAY; Attendance: 6,785

Year: 1967; Game #14; Friday; Apr 28, NYM 1 @ CIN 7 boxscore; WP: Ellis; LP: Shaw; Time: 02:40; NIGHT; Attendance: 14,876

Year: 1965; Game #15; Wednesday; Apr 28, NYM 9 @ HOU 12 boxscore; WP: Owens; LP: McGraw; Save: Raymond; Time: 03:24; NIGHT; Attendance: 27,690

Year: 1964; Game #11; Tuesday; Apr 28, NYM 0 @ STL 8 boxscore; WP: Broglio; LP: Jackson; Time: 02:15; NIGHT; Attendance: 3,471

Year: 1963; Game #18; Sunday; Apr 28, NYM 2 @ PIT 3 boxscore; WP: Face; LP: Stallard; Time: 02:45; DAY; Attendance: 12,057

Year: 1962; Game #14; Saturday; Apr 28, NYM 8 Vs. PHI 6 boxscore; WP: Craig; LP: Sullivan; Time: 03:34; DAY; Attendance: 10,492

10 comments:

  1. Funny that the lowly 1962 Mets could score 8 runs. The stinking 2021 Mets have not scored more than 6 in their last 16 games. NO MORE HITTER EXTENSIONS!

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  2. After that win the '62 Mets were 2-12...not good pitching and not good defense. 9-9 is ok in comparison.

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  3. The hitting is just so disappointing. 1/9 of the season is over already. Hitting is almost non-existent. Does everybody need a Steve Matz change of scenery to perform?

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  4. Pete had a very bad night- it happens. Lindor not on track yet - this has happened time and time again when players come to a new setting and sign a big contract.

    Mets need to build a team around speed and defense (I bet if they did that in 2019 in Brooklyn they would have won a championship - wait, they did - what happened to that Manager? They fired him.)

    Guillorme need to play everyday and hit second. If Nimmo can't play, put him on the IL, bring up Fargas 0 have hime lead off. I know, Fargas Ks a lot - but at least he has speed. WHen he gets on - Luis can move him over and Lindor can get him in.

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  5. John, please, you are getting crazy. You want to DL Nimmo and bring up Fargas?

    Jimmy

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  6. I wonder if Chili Davis is going to keep his job.

    The players ran him out of Chicago.

    The team looks so bad right now.

    Yes, patience: It's reasonable to look at the erratic schedule, the cold weather, and say that we need to give this two more weeks. And I agree with that assessment.

    BUT . . .

    This group looks so pull-happy. Conforto used to be a more complete hitter, going the other way with authority. McNeil, too, used to use the whole field. Not anymore. Dom looks sluggish & sleepy. Pete is Pete. And Lindor just looks so out of sync. I read a stat that said that McCann is one of 11 players who has not barreled up a ball all season.

    None of these guys are driving anything to the opposite field. The approach looks bad to me, and that's worrisome in that it suggests a deeper problem.

    Oddly, where's the power?

    Oh well. I guess we wait and hope.

    Dom's defense is so bad, so horrendous, that he really needs to start hitting, and soon. Not loving the gut.

    Tonight I rest Nimmo again -- with day off tomorrow, he should be ready to go on Friday -- and I play Almora in CF. Otherwise, same guys.

    Jimmy

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  7. Sidenote:

    I laughed at the Spring Training talk about how the Mets are going to be "aggressive" on the basepaths this year! It's the same old talk every year.

    The thing is, it's a roster problem, not an attitude issue. When you ask SLOW guys to be more aggressive RUNNING, you get dude thrown out on the basepaths. McCann got thrown out by 10 feet at 2B; Pillar tried to steal against a catcher with a 37% success rate. In the same inning! Talk about taking a pitcher off the hook.

    If you want better baserunning, get faster guys. If not, remember that OUTS mean everything. Don't give them away. If you are a slow team, be smart.

    Jimmy

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  8. Fargas over a healthy Nimmo? No. Fargas over a hurt and unable to play Nimmo? Yes. And as you say - the Mets need speed. Fargas brings that though he is probably a 4 A outfielder. Don't think Lee is ready yet. Fargas was MVP in Puerto Rico this Winter - Lee hit under. 200 there.

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  9. John,

    I didn't say they needed speed. I said that if they WANT better baserunning, that's a speed/talent/roster issue, not a coaching strategy.

    Billy Hamilton is fast and available and he sucks.

    To my mind, you seem to be one of those guys who loves the minor league players. But that's not what the New York Mets are doing in 2021.

    Hopefully Nimmo will be healthy. That's the reports. They had him PH last night, so that suggests he's on track for a quick return. Right?

    If Nimmo is unexpectently out for a while, they will turn to Pillar first, then Almora. Your guy Fargas might come, maybe, after that. But he's not even a highly-touted prospect.

    I'm not seeing the fascination.

    I believe if everything went wrong, they'd trade for a guy before they even considered Fargas in a year they hope to go deep in the playoffs. He needs to put in the time and put up the numbers and knock down the door.

    Jimmy

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  10. It would come down to the hot minor leaguer, but Fargas or....Mallex Smith? He seems to be in decline (maybe, maybe not) but is a .255 MLB hitter who steals 8 bases per every 100 plate appearances. And he only turns 28 next week. Fargas would have to show he is demonstrably better than the guy who's already been there. Of course, Smith would have to prove he is not the next Billy Hamilton.

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