1969 New York Mets
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[edit] 1969 New York Mets / Franchise: New York Mets / BR Team Page
Record: 100-62, Finished 1st in NL Eastern Division (1969 NL)
World Series Champs
[edit] History
The New York Mets were deep in pitching talent in 1969, with Tom Seaver (25-7, 2.21) and Jerry Koosman (17-9, 2.58) spearheading the staff. Their offense wasn't as potent as the Braves, with Tommie Agee leading the offense with 25 home runs and 76 RBIs. The Mets had a tougher time winning the division. As late as September 2nd, the Mets were 5 games behind the Chicago Cubs. But then, starting September 3rd, the Cubs lost 11 of 12 games, while the Mets won 11 of 13, vaulting the young club to a 4 1/2 game lead that they wouldn't give up and would only make bigger. The Mets won the division by eight games.
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NL Championship Series (3-0) Mets over Braves | |||
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World Series (4-1) Mets over Orioles | |||
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AL Championship Series (3-0) Orioles over Twins |
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