October 1st, 1973
On this day in 1973 in a scheduled make-up double-header at Wrigley Field in front of only 1,913 fans, a day after the regular season ends, the Mets beat the Cubs, 6-4, to capture the National League East flag. The Miracle Mets, who were 11 and half games behind and in last place on August 5, by winning its 82nd game, (the lowest number of victories ever to win a title) clinch the division, making the second game of the twin bill unnecessary to play.