The 1973 World Series matched the defending champion Oakland A's against the New York Mets, with the A's winning in seven games to repeat as World Champions.
The New York Mets won the National League East division by 1 ⁄2 games over the St. Louis Cardinals then defeated the Cincinnati Reds, three games to two, in the National League Championship Series. The Oakland A's won the American League West division by six games over the Kansas City Royals...
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The 1973 World Series matched the defending champion Oakland A's against the New York Mets, with the A's winning in seven games to repeat as World Champions.
The New York Mets won the National League East division by 1 ⁄2 games over the St. Louis Cardinals then defeated the Cincinnati Reds, three games to two, in the National League Championship Series. The Oakland A's won the American League West division by six games over the Kansas City Royals then defeated the Baltimore Orioles, three games to two, in the American League Championship Series.
The 1973 Mets' .509 season winning percentage is the lowest posted by any pennant-winner in major league history. Injuries plagued them throughout the season.
Stumbling through the summer in last place, the Mets got hot in September, ultimately winning the division with a mere 82 victories, marking the only time between 1970 and 1980 that neither their rival Philadelphia Phillies, nor the Pittsburgh Pirates won the division.
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