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Mets History: The one where they win their first game in franchise history

We know the 1962 New York Mets were bad, but do we really understand just how poorly things began?

It took the team until April 23rd to finally win a game. Through the first nine games of the season, the team suffered the same result: a loss.

It all changed one Monday when the team traveled to Forbes Field to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. At the start of the game, the Pirates were 10-0. Their lineup, which included notable players Roberto Clemente, Dick Groat, and Bill Mazeroski was far more formidable than anything the Mets could muster together.