⚾️On October 10, 1973 in the 5th and deciding game, the Mets win their second National League pennant in franchise history, beating the Reds, 7-2. Tom Seaver, who gives up 7 hits in 8.1 innings, bests Cincinnati right-hander Jack Billingham in the Shea Stadium showdown. Closer Tug McGraw came on to get the final 2 outs for the save after the Reds had loaded the bases in the 9th inning. The Mets got just 6 more hits than the Reds in the series (37-31), but outscored them 23-8. The Mets hit just .