NY sports history: March 31, 1998
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Tuesday, March 31, 1998
Castillo ends scoreless duel in a pinch
Alberto Castillo hit a pinch-hit single on a full-count pitch with two outs in the bottom of the 14th inning to give the Mets a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the season-opener before a crowd of 49,142 at Shea Stadium. Castillo's hit scored Brian McRae to end the longest scoreless opener in National League history after four hours and 35 minutes. The longest Opening Day game in history came in 1926 when the Senators defeated the Philadelphia A's in 15 innings, 1-0.
Lennon: Yanks, Mets need to write some checks to keep pace with rivals
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Mets make a move, sign infielder Polanco to 2-year deal
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Ex-Mets closer Diaz introduced in Los Angeles: 'I'm really happy to be here'
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Albanese: Money may talk but dysfunction screams with Mets
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Lennon: Stearns' chance to mold Mets the way he wants starts now
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