George Stone Excels With Mets in 1973

George Stone joined the Mets in 1973, posting an outstanding 12-3 record in the regular season. He earned the start in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Cincinnati Reds. Stone whiffed four batters and held the Reds to 3 hits and 1 run in 6 2/3 innings pitched. The game stretched into extra frames, where the Mets lost to the Reds in 12 innings at home, 2-1.