Swoboda recalls Miracle Mets year and The Catch
New Orleans based Ron Swoboda reflects on the 1969 Mets season and his iconic World Series catch against the Orioles. He credits Donn Clendenon and a rising pitching staff, recalls pivotal games, and describes the team’s rise from underdog status to champions amid a nation-wide wave of optimism.
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Robinson Hopes Knee Holds Up For World Series Start
Giants right-hander Don Robinson, dealing with an inflamed knee ligament, faces a potentially short outing in Game 3 of the World Series. He must prove healthy after two back-to-back workouts at Oakland Coliseum to keep his spot against Chicago.
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Giants right-hander Scott Garrelts is set to start Game 1 of the World Series against the Oakland Athletics, after a season in which injuries forced him into the rotation. He finished 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA, adding a refined mix of breaking balls and a split finger. teammate Dave Stewart, an Oakland native and former Giant fan, anchors the A’s rotation with multiple 20-win seasons and playoff success.
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