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New York Mets purchased Gerry Arrigo from the Cincinnati Reds on May 20, 1966.

New York Mets signed free agent David Aardsma on May 20, 2013.

New York Mets released Joey Wendle on May 20, 2024.

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Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1976 Game Results
04/26 Mets 3, Braves 1 Lolich (W, 1-3)
04/27 Mets 6, Braves 5 Hall (W, 1-0)
04/28 Mets 3, Braves 0 Swan (W, 1-1)
04/29 Mets 2, Braves 0 Seaver (W, 3-0)
05/11 Braves 8, Mets 7 Apodaca (L, 1-2)
05/12 Mets 6, Braves 3 Koosman (W, 4-1)
07/08 Mets 5, Braves 2 Seaver (W, 9-5)
07/09 Braves 5, Mets 3 Espinosa (L, 0-1)
07/10 Mets 4, Braves 2 Lockwood (W, 6-3)
07/11 Braves 9, Mets 8 Apodaca (L, 1-5)
07/18 Mets 2, Braves 0 Lolich (W, 5-10)
07/19 Braves 4, Mets 2 Swan (L, 5-8)
1976 totals: 8 wins, 4 losses



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