Two more players from New York joined Alex Rodriguez in setting a record yesterday.
First the Mets’ Tom Glavine became the latest member of the 300 win club:
CHICAGO, Aug. 5 — The likeness on Tom Glavine’s Hall of Fame plaque will reflect how history perceives him. He will wear the cap of the Braves, for Atlanta is where he won his two Cy Young awards, compiled his five 20-victory seasons, captured his World Series title.
His greatest glories might have come with the Mets’ biggest rival, but his personal crowning moment came Sunday night for the team he once tormented.
Glavine won his 300th game on his second try, departing in the seventh inning of the Mets’ 8-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night. He became the first pitcher to record one of baseball’s hallowed achievements wearing a Mets uniform and the 23rd over all. The bullpen recorded the final eight outs, saving him from a restless night’s sleep.
“The feeling right now is probably relief,” Glavine said. “Leading up to this, there are a lot of emotions going into it, but now that it’s over, there’s a sense of relief.”
And Hideki Matsui hit his 100th Major League home run:
NEW YORK (AP) – Hideki Matsui handled his 100th major league home run the way he usually handles success – staying mostly quiet and trying to deflect attention.
Matsui connected for his 22nd of the season, Mike Mussina won his third straight start and the surging New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday.
Congratulations guys.
