1965 06-14 Mets at Reds

The Thomas Paine Podcast presents a riveting deep dive into the June 14, 1965, MLB showdown between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field, capturing one of the most legendary pitching duels in baseball history. The game, broadcast by Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner, unfolds as a tense battle between Mets’ veteran Frank Lurie and Reds’ fiery right-hander Jim Maloney, who dominates through 10 innings with a no-hit, no-run performance and 17 strikeouts, tying Warren Spahn’s National League record for extra-inning strikeouts. Despite Maloney’s brilliance, the Mets finally break through in the top of the 11th inning when Johnny Lewis crushes a home run over the center field wall, delivering the game’s only run and ending a 10-game losing streak. Larry Bernard earns his first win in relief, pitching three scoreless innings to secure the Mets’ first combined shutout in franchise history. The Reds, despite seven hits and eight runners left on base, fail to capitalize, including a pivotal missed opportunity in the 10th inning when a potential winning run was stranded at third. The broadcast captures the electric atmosphere, blending play-by-play intensity with era-specific sponsorships for Viceroy cigarettes, Rheingold beer, and Shell oil, while promoting upcoming Mets events like Old Timers Day and a doubleheader with the Braves. The game becomes a defining moment in Mets lore, symbolizing resilience and the power of late-game drama.