⚾️On August 20, 1985 Dwight Gooden, going the distance in the Mets' 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium en route to his 13th straight win, whiffs 16 batters to become the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first 2 seasons in the bigs. After improving his record to 19-3 with his 6th shutout, the 20-year-old New York sophomore matches Herb Score's accomplishment in the American League in 1955 and 1956 with the Indians. “Doc” threw 1

⚾️On August 20, 1985 Dwight Gooden, going the distance in the Mets' 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium en route to his 13th straight win, whiffs 16 batters to become the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first 2 seasons in the bigs. After improving his record to 19-3 with his 6th shutout, the 20-year-old New York sophomore matches Herb Score's accomplishment in the American League in 1955 and 1956 with the Indians. “Doc” threw 1

Young Barry Bonds vs. young Doc Gooden?! YES PLEASE! 🔥 Doc firing sizzlers, Barry rockin’ #7—pure '80s magic! 📺 Zenith TV blaring over the A/C hum, orange couch, wood-paneled walls, ashtray full… man, I miss those days. What’s your favorite baseball memory from back then? ⚾️ #baseball #MLB #throwback | MLB Throwbacks