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5 trivia questions about Mark McGwire and the Mets, that have nothing to do with Steve Trachsel.

1- Mark McGwire's first career home run came in 1986 against a former Met, whose first name starts with W. Name him.

2- Mark McGwire's 50th home run in 1998 came against the Mets, and the pitcher who allowed it had a first name that starts with W. Name him.

3- Mark McGwire's 400th career home run came in 1998, also against the Mets. The pitcher who allowed it had 16 Ws that season. Name him.

4- Mark McGwire's 50th home run in 1999 came against the Mets. The pitcher who allowed it had a 3-letter last name, and had 1 career W with the Mets. Name him.

5- The pitcher who allowed the most home runs to McGwire is a former Met lefty. He pitched one miserable season for the Mets, in which he had 7 Ws. He did not allow a homer to McGwire while with the Mets. Name him.

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metswalkoffs said…
1- Mark McGwire's first HR came against Walt Terrell.

2- Mark McGwire's 50th home run in 1998 came against Willie Blair.

3- Mark McGwire's 400th career home run came against Rick Reed.

4- Mark McGwire's 50th home run in 1999 came against Jeff Tam.

5- Mark McGwire hit 7 career HR vs Frank Tanana, more than he hit against any other pitcher.
10:10 AM
JO said…
1. Walt Terrell
2. Willie Blair
3. Rick Reed
4. Jeff Tam
5. Frank Tanana

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