Dave Kingman Career Redux

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New York beat Chicago on the strength of starter Charlie Puleo's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a 5-3 win. Puleo picked up the win for New York, going 8 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 7 hits. He now sports a record of 12-2. The Mets bumped their record to 65-51 with this latest triumph.

Chicago had a runner on 1st in the top of the ninth. With one out, Bill Buckner came to bat, hoping to do some damage. Instead, he grounded out. The score remained 5-3, New York. The Cubs saw their comeback bid fail.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 345 ft

Season HR #36 - Career HR #451

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New York and Atlanta duked it out at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and the Mets came out victorious.

New York Mets starter Charlie Puleo was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Atlanta Braves, 5-2. With the win, New York has a record of 68-53. Atlanta falls to 60-63.

It could have been a different outcome for New York, had it not been for Mookie Wilson, the 26-year old left fielder . Wilson contributed a 2-run single in the top of the sixth inning to put New York up, 5-1.

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 1-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 347 ft

Season HR #37 - Career HR #452

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A 3-RBI performance from Dave Kingman, who is a six-time All-Star, helped the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1. Mike Scott was the winning pitcher. Over 7 innings, he allowed 1 run on 5 hits, with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. The Mets bumped their record to 88-67 with this latest triumph.

Kingman had a big at-bat with the bases empty in the bottom of the third inning, when he hit a solo home run. The Mets went on to win.

Kingman told a New York Gazette reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 342 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 5TH
Count 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 366 ft

Season HR #38 & #39 - Career HR #453 & #454

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A 4-RBI performance from Dave Kingman, who is on pace for 107 RBI this season, helped the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3. Neil Allen notched his 28th save in 34 chances. The Mets bumped their record to 89-67 with this latest triumph.

Early in the game, Kingman had a 2-run home run for New York. It was his 41st home run of the season and put the Mets on top, 2-0.

Kingman told a New York Gazette reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 0-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 379 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 5TH
Count: 2-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 364 ft

Season HR #40 & #41 - Career HR #455 & #456

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t was a fun time at Shea Stadium, where the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets tangled.

Behind a solid performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, the New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs, 6-1. Kingman went 3 for 4 with a home run and a triple. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for the Mets. Ed Lynch, the winner, improved to 12-10. He held the Cubs to 1 earned run on 4 hits over 7 innings, while striking out 3 and walking 2.

Kingman had a big at-bat with the bases empty in the bottom of the fourth inning, when he hit a solo home run. The Mets went on to win.

"There were things that we could've improved upon," said Mets manager , "but all in all, I'm satisfied with our performance."

New York now has a 4-game win streak.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 2-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 394 ft

Season HR #42 - Career HR #457

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Kong again led all of baseball in HR, and was 4th in the NL in RBI. No awards this year.

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The Philadelphia Phillies overcame a good performance by New York center fielder George Foster to knock off New York, 9-8, at Veterans Stadium. Foster was 3 for 6 with 2 home runs. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice. Tug McGraw, credited with the win, is now 1-0. He allowed no runs on 3 hits in 2 innings. With the win, Philadelphia elevates its record to 4-3.

Mike Schmidt, who is a four-time All-Star, chipped in for Philadelphia with a solo home run in the bottom of the tenth. For the game, the third baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 1 run batted in.

"We had a chance to win," said New York manager , "but we didn't get it done."

TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 380 ft

Season HR #1 - Career HR #458

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New York rode a fine outing from starter Tim Leary to victory over the Houston Astros at Astrodome. The final score was 2-1. Jesse Orosco sewed up the save, his 7th. New York is now 12-15.

Wally Backman made it 2-1, New York, in the top of the eighth when he hit a sacrifice fly. It was a big at-bat in the Mets win.

"We need to string a few more wins like this one together," said Backman

TOP OF THE 7TH
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 372 ft

Season HR #2 - Career HR #459

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New York Mets starter Ron Darling was locked-in. He led his team to a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3. Jesse Orosco got the save, the 8th for him this season. The loss lowers the Pittsburgh record to 16-15.

New York relied on the bat of Mookie Wilson to get the win. The left fielder ripped a 2-run double in the top of the ninth inning to put the Mets ahead, 5-3. For the game, Wilson had 1 double and 1 triple in 5 at-bats.

"We need to string a few more wins like this one together," said Wilson.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 399 ft

Season HR #3 - Career HR #460

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New York Mets starter Tim Leary was in a rhythm all game. He led his team to a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-1. Leary got the win, improving to 4-0. He allowed 6 hits and walked 1 over 8 innings. Leary allowed 1 earned run. The Pirates drop to 16-16 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1983 season.

Dave Kingman, who won the Most Valuable Player Award in 1979, aided the New York cause with a solo home run in the top of the first. For the game, the first baseman was 1 for 4 with a home run.

"It was a solid team effort," said Leary after the game.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 0-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 430 ft

Season HR #4 - Career HR #461

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The San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets, 6-5, at Shea Stadium. San Diego center fielder Ruppert Jones was named player of the game for his superb performance. He was 2 for 4 with 2 singles and 2 walks, while scoring 2 runs. San Diego reliever Ed Whitson was credited with the win, to go to 2-2. Mike Torrez took the loss for New York. San Diego has now won 3 in a row.

The Padres got a big at-bat from catcher Terry Kennedy. For the game, Kennedy was 2 for 6 with 2 singles, while adding 3 RBI. In the top of the 13th, with a runner on 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 34th hit of the season gave San Diego a 6-5 lead.

"Nice to see our side come away with the win," Jones said after the game.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 0-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 394 ft

Season HR #5 - Career HR #462

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Tim Leary handcuffed the San Diego Padres at Shea Stadium today, coming away with a 1-hit, complete game shutout.

"I had everything working for me out there," the New York Mets right-hander said later. "I used every one of my pitches, hit both sides of the plate really well and felt like I could do whatever I wanted."

With his stuff working, Leary had little trouble with the Padres and led the Mets to victory, 11-0. He recorded 3 strikeouts and 3 walks in an impressive performance.

To date this season Leary sports a 5-0 mark with a 1.70 ERA in 8 starting assignments. He has held the opposition to a .184 batting average and has 29 strikeouts in 53 innings.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 1-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 394 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 385 ft

Season HR #6 & #7 - Career HR #463 & #464

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The New York Mets finished things off in style today at Shea Stadium.

The Mets grabbed a win, 4-3, at Shea Stadium, overcoming a fine effort from Los Angeles pitcher Sid Fernandez. Fernandez went 7 innings and allowed 3 earned runs. New York is now 17-22.

The Mets got a big at-bat from right fielder Clint Hurdle. For the game, Hurdle was 2-5 with 2 singles. In the bottom of the tenth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 29th hit of the season gave New York a 4-3 lead.

"We fed off the energy of the crowd at the end," Hurdle said.

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 391 ft

Season HR #8 - Career HR #465

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New York first baseman Dave Kingman had a good game, even if his team did not. The Mets dropped a 9-7 decision to San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium. Kingman went 2-5 with a home run and a triple, while scoring 2 times and driving in 4. San Diego reliever Ed Whitson picked up the win, bumping his record to 3-2. Scott Holman was collared with the loss. San Diego has now won 3 in a row.

A crucial at-bat came with a runner on 1st and no one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That's when first baseman Steve Garvey, who is tied for 5th in the NL in runs scored with 32, hit a single. The Padres went on to win.

"I'm just looking for a good pitch that I can hit well," said Garvey. "And not try to do too much."

TOP OF THE 9TH
Count: 0-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 368 ft

Season HR #9 - Career HR #466

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San Diego rode a good effort from starter Dennis Rasmussen to beat the New York Mets at Jack Murphy Stadium. The final score was 4-1. Gary Lucas closed it out for his 10th save. The Padres, at 24-23, have now won 4 straight.

Rasmussen's performance can only be described as masterful. He notched 10 strikeouts in 8 innings while allowing 3 hits. Rasmussen, who is tied for 2nd in the NL with a 9.0 K/9 rate, goes to 5-4 on the year with 80 strikeouts.

TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 1-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 387 ft

Season HR #10 - Career HR #467

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The Mets had to overcome a fine effort from San Diego pitcher Sid Monge to grab a narrow 6-5 win at Jack Murphy Stadium. Monge went 6.2 innings and allowed 3 earned runs. New York reliever Carlos A Diaz picked up the win, upping his record to 3-0. Gary Lucas took the loss. Jesse Orosco recorded his 13th save for New York.

Mike Jorgensen's hit in the top of the ninth was a game-changer. With one out, he rapped a slider from Gary Lucas for a 2-run double. It put New York in front, 6-5.

"One win at a time, one game at a time. We try not to get too far ahead of ourselves," Jorgensen told the New York Today.

New York now sits in last place in the NL East Division at 20-25.

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 331 ft

Season HR #11 - Career HR #468

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San Francisco left-hander Atlee Hammaker made an effective start against the New York Mets at Candlestick Park, leading his team to a 6-3 win. Picking up the save was Gary Lavelle, his 12th. With the win, the Giants have a record of 26-22.

The Giants got a big at-bat from second baseman Joel Youngblood. For the game, Youngblood went 3-4 with a double and 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. In the bottom of the first, with the bases loaded, he stroked a 2-run single. His 47th hit of the season gave San Francisco a 2-0 lead.

Youngblood called the triumph "a good team win."

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 378 ft

Season HR #12 - Career HR #469

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The New York Mets racked up a win at Dodger Stadium, bumping off the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-1. Ed Lynch, who started for New York, pitched effectively for his team. Jesse Orosco earned the save, his 15th, for the Mets. New York currently is in 5th place in the NL East Division at 23-28.

Hubie Brooks, who is tied for 7th in the NL in hits with 65, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring double in the top of the third. For the game, the third baseman was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk.

TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 377 ft

Season HR #13 - Career HR #470

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The St. Louis Cardinals got a superb performance from first baseman Jamie Quirk, but the New York Mets still won the game, 8-7. Quirk was named the player of the game despite the loss. He was 2-2 with 2 home runs and 2 walks, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2. New York reliever Carlos A Diaz was credited with the win, to go to 5-0. Ralph Citarella took the loss for St. Louis. The Mets now have a record of 32-33 with the win over St. Louis.

The Mets got a big at-bat from left fielder Mookie Wilson. For the game, Wilson was 3-7 with a home run and a triple, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once. In the bottom of the 12th, with a runner on 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring triple. His 6th triple of the season gave New York a 8-7 lead.

BOTTOM OF THE 2ND
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 372 ft

Season HR #14 - Career HR #471

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The New York Mets topped the Philadelphia Phillies, 14-0, in NL action at Shea Stadium. The player of the game was New York right fielder Darryl Strawberry. Walt Terrell, who went 6.2 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with no runs on 3 hits, while walking 6 and striking out 2. His record now stands at 1-1. New York now sits in third place in the NL East Division at 34-35.

A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the bottom of the fourth, with the game tied, Brian J Giles was at the plate when New York scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Mets to go in front, 1-0.

"We'll savor this win," Giles told the New York Today, "then get ready for the next game."

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 379 ft

Season HR #15 - Career HR #472