1970 New York Mets season
Mets won their first Opening Day game in franchise history.
The 1970 New York Mets, playing at Shea Stadium under manager Gil Hodges, finished 83–79, six games back of the National League East champion Pittsburgh Pirates in third place. The season began with a historic 5–3, 11-inning win over the Pirates on April 7, the franchise’s first Opening Day victory after eight straight losses.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1970
- League
- National League
- Division
- East
- Ballpark
- Shea Stadium
- Divisional place
- 3rd
- City
- New York
- Owners
- Joan Whitney Payson
- General manager
- Bob Scheffing
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