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At Shea Stadium on this date in 1970, 23-year-old Nolan Ryan showed why the Mets were both intrigued and frustrated by his powerful right arm. Plus Rico Brogna, Doug Flynn, and others celebrate birthdays,

One game and fourteen innings into the 1998 season, backup catcher Alberto Castillo was the Mets team leader in batting average, OBP, slugging percentage, OPS, and RBI.

A trade of little consequence, a bunch of birthdays, and a Nolan Ryan one-hitter.