July 2, 1969

Busch Stadium II - The Mets led by a score of 4-0. But then in the eighth inning, Jerry Koosman left the game after loading the bases. Ron Taylor came in the game and gave up a grand slam home run. Three of the four runs were charged to Koosman. The game stayed tied into extra innings. In the top of the 14th inning with two outs, the Mets rallied to score two runs. Tug McGraw earned the win having pitched the last six scoreless innings to end the game.

Record 41-34, second place 7.5 games back. Tommie Agee went 4 for 7 and Wayne Garrett went 4 for 6 and drove in 4 runs.