A Bit of New York Mets History: October 8, 2000 - In perhaps the greatest game ever pitched by the Mets, Bobby J. Jones threw a complete-game, 4-0 one-hitter to advance the Mets to the NLCS. Jones retired the side in eight of the nine innings. He walked two and struck-out five. October 16, 2000 - The Mets win their fourth National League Pennant by beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 1. Mike Hampton pitched the 7-0 complete-game. He allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out eight. He would be named the series MVP. One night later, the New York Yankees would win the ALCS to set up the first Subway Series since 1956. The Yankees would win the series, 4-1. (source: MLB.com)