08/12/1981 - Mets Win in Extras
The Mets faced a stiff challenge from Chicago pitcher Ken Kravec, but persevered to claim a win at Wrigley Field. The final score was 10-3. Kravec went 7.1 innings and allowed 1 earned run. Neil Allen, credited with the win, is now 3-7. He allowed no runs on 2 hits in 2 innings. The Mets go to 50-63, putting them last in the NL East Division.
John Stearns chipped in for New York with a solo home run in the top of the 11th. For the game, the catcher had 2 hits in 6 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 1 RBI.
In postgame comments to the New York Observer, Stearns said, "If the effort is there, the wins will come."
TOP OF THE 11TH
Count: 0-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 376 ft
Season HR #28 - Career HR #406
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