1967 07-09 Braves at Mets

The Thomas Paine Podcast presents a detailed, play-by-play broadcast of the July 9, 1967, MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Shea Stadium, marking the final game of the Mets' homestand before the All-Star break. The game is a dramatic back-and-forth battle, with the Braves taking an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a rally sparked by Joe Torre’s base hit and a run scored by Henry Aaron. The Mets responded with a run in the third inning and took the lead in the fourth on a home run by Ed Charles. The Braves regained the lead in the fifth with a two-run homer by Philippe Alou, but the Mets tied it in the bottom half on a single by Bud Harrelson and a tying run driven in by Eddie Cranebool. The game remained tied at 3-3 through eight innings, with both teams' pitchers struggling. In the ninth, Hank Aaron hit a solo homer to put the Braves back in front 4-3. However, the Mets rallied with a pinch home run by Jerry Buczak off Dick Kelly, tying the game. With the bases loaded and two outs, manager Wes Westrum intentionally walked the next batter to load the bases, setting up Ron Swoboda to walk with the bases loaded, forcing in the winning run. The Mets won 5-4, closing their homestand with an 8-6 record and securing their most wins ever against the Braves in a single season.