August 31
From The Met Wiki
1974: The Mets defeat the Braves, 6-5, at Shea Stadium. Rusty Staub's two-run single in the eighth inning is game-winner.
1990: The Mets score three runs with two outs in the ninth inning to pull out a 4-3 win over the Giants at Shea Stadium.
1991: After trailing 6-1, the Mets come back for an 8-7 win in 10 innings over the Reds at Cincinnati.
1996: The Mets end an eight-game losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Giants at Shea Stadium.
2010: Jeff Francoeur is traded to the Texas Rangers for Joaquin Arias.
