1967 06-11 Mets at Cubs Both Games
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The Thomas Paine Podcast presents a riveting recap of a historic doubleheader between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 11, 1967, capturing the drama, momentum swings, and record-breaking performances of a pivotal day in the 1967 MLB season. The first game saw the Mets rally from a 3-0 deficit in the fourth inning, powered by Tommy Davis’s home run and Hawk Taylor’s two-run double, to tie the game at 3-3 after seven innings. Despite strong early pitching from Cubs ace Ferguson Jenkins, the Mets’ offense found its rhythm, though rain threats loomed. In the second game, the Cubs exploded for nine runs in the bottom of the third inning, led by Adolfo Phillips’s three-run homer and a stolen base, ultimately winning 18-10 in a record-setting offensive showcase. The game tied the Major League record with 11 combined home runs, matching the 1950 Yankees-Tigers game, with Phillips hitting four home runs across the doubleheader—just one shy of Stan Musial’s legendary single-day record. The Mets mounted a dramatic ninth-inning rally with three home runs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cubs’ early dominance. The victory also served as poetic revenge for the Cubs after a 19-1 loss to the Mets in 1964, marking a turning point in the rivalry. The broadcast, hosted by Ralph Kiner, Bob Murphy, and Lindsey Nelson, with a final segment hosted by Thomas Paine, blended play-by-play excitement with historical context, player milestones, and nostalgic reflections on Ernie Banks’ legacy and Tommy Davis’s RBI record, all enhanced by sponsor messages and fan traditions.
The Cubs defeated the Mets 18-10 in the second game of a doubleheader, setting a National League record with 11 combined home runs—tying the Major League record from 1950.
Adolfo Phillips hit three home runs in the second game and four across the doubleheader, falling just one short of Stan Musial’s Major League record for most home runs in a single day.
The Cubs’ nine-run rally in the bottom of the third inning, sparked by Phillips’s three-run homer and a stolen base, was the turning point that shifted momentum and led to a decisive victory.
Chuck Hartenstein earned his first major league win in relief, while Nick Wall took his first loss in a Mets uniform, marking key milestones for both pitchers.
The Mets’ ninth-inning rally, featuring three home runs, highlighted their resilience but couldn’t overcome the Cubs’ early lead, underscoring the game’s high-stakes drama.
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Doubleheader Begins at Wrigley Field
“The Cubs lead 2-0. Three hits. No errors. One left on. And at the end of one, the score, the Chicago Cubs 2 and the New York Mets nothing.”
Mets Rally in the Fourth Inning
“Tommy Davis, who lost a home run yesterday when the Mets were rained out, has now picked up his eighth home run of the year. And the Mets have their first two runs on a tremendous drive that was fair, just fair, right down the left field line and went over the back wall...”
Relief Pitching and Defensive Plays
Dick Selma enters the game in relief of Jack Fisher and takes over pitching duties. He faces a tough Cubs lineup, including Billy Williams and Ernie Banks, but retires the side in order in the fifth inning with a double play. The broadcast highlights Selma’s background and his role as a fireman at Jacksonville. The game remains tied at 3-3 after five innings, with both teams showing resilience and strong defensive plays.
Tied Game and Weather Concerns
The game remains tied at 3-3 after six innings, with both teams trading hits and key defensive plays. The broadcast emphasizes the weather threat—70% chance of rain—adding tension. The Mets’ bullpen is on alert, with Ron Taylor and Don Shaw warming up. The Cubs’ offense remains dangerous, but Selma holds firm. The atmosphere is electric, with fans and broadcasters anticipating a dramatic finish.
Mets Lead 4-0, Cubs Rally in Bottom of Third
“Adolfo Phillips, the eighth batter to bat in this inning. Cubs have four in. They have two on. They lead now six to four.”
“Adolfo Phillips has that home run to straightaway center field. It landed up on the Astrosurf. That covers a portion of the bleachers out there for a batter's background.”
“If the poet is right, and beauty is truth, and truth is beauty, then litter is a lie in every sense of the word, ugly and unnatural.”
“Tommy Davis, who lost a home run yesterday when the Mets were rained out, has now picked up his eighth home run of the year. And the Mets have their first two runs on a tremendous drive that was fair, just fair, right down the left field line and went over the back wall...”
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New York Mets
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Ernie Banks
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adolfo phillips
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Ferguson Jenkins
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Tommy Davis
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Jack Fisher
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Dick Selma
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nick wilhite
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Ralph Kiner
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