August 16

1971: Tom Seaver pitches a complete game shutout and the Mets collect fourteen hits in a 6-0 win over the Dodgers at Los Angeles.

1975: Craig Swan wins his first major league game of the year as the Mets defeat the Giants, 4-2, at Shea Stadium.

1977: Pat Zachry pitches a complete game in a 5-1 Mets win over the Cardinals at St. Louis.

1987: The Mets defeat the Cubs, 23-10, setting a new club record for runs in a game. Ron Darling is the winning pitcher. Darryl Strawberry, Len Dykstra and Howard Johnson hit home runs.

1988: The Mets score nine runs in the first inning and defeat the Giants, 13-6, at San Francisco.

1999: Edgardo Alfonzo hits a home run in the 10th inning to give the Mets a 4-3 win at San Diego.