National League Standings, June 8, 1999
METS FANS SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE JUNE 8, 1999 GAME:
Michael
May 6, 2020
Jason Isringhausen's only win for the 99 Mets. It's probably almost forgotten that he actually pitched almost 40 innings that season as we all associate him with the mid 90's teams.
He worked in and out of trouble all game, walking 5 but never breaking. The offense was fantastic as Roger Cedeno hit a rare homer and they scored 11 runs in all.
Stu Baron
May 28, 2024
On the occasion of Angel Hernandez, possibly the worst umpire ever, announcing his retirement at long last, I remember being at this game, in which none other than Angel Hernandez worked at third base.
In the third inning, Mets 3B coach Cookie Rojas strenuously objected to Hernandez failing to call a balk on Blue Jays pitcher Pat Hentgen.
A rhubarb ensued and Hernandez ejected Rojas from the game. Bobby Valentine came out to continue the dispute to no avail, and he finished the inning in the coach’s box - the only time in my life I’ve seen a manager on the coaching lines.
Bench coach Bruce Benedict finished the game coaching third in place of Rojas.
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