“Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance… home run!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!”

—  Howie Rose

Calling Mike Piazza's home run against the Braves on September 21, 2001.
2001

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