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Big Inning Leads to Big Mets Win
Date: July 12, 1979
An eight-run 1st inning provided all the offense the Mets needed in their 12-5 home win over the LA Dodgers. Starting pitcher Dock Ellis knocked in one of the runs himself when the Mets sent 12 men to the plate in the 1st frame.
From the collection of Andy Fogel (photo by Heritage Werks)