The Amazing Story of Rube Waddell
"August 19th in 1900, Rube Waddell pitched two complete games in one day. This was amazing because in the first game, he pitched 17 innings. While the second game only lasted 5 innings, he did pitch all 22 innings of a double header, allowing only 1 run."
Heart Breaking One Hitter
"Given that this has only happened 11 times, how unbelievable is it that 3 of those two-out one-hitters happened to the same pitcher in less than twelve months? Dave Stieb was a consistently good starting pitcher, yet he experienced the most disheartening pitching experience three different times.”
Kodai Senga: The Strikeout Machine in the Mets' Troubled 2023
Senga's excellence has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise dark season for the Mets. As the team looks to regroup and rebuild for next year, his presence on the mound offers a beacon of hope. His ability to strike out batters and keep runs to a minimum will be crucial assets as the Mets aim to turn things around and reclaim their position as contenders in the league.