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300: Glavine Raps on Hall's Door

Mets hurler defeats Cubs, adds another feat to Cooperstown resume

By Max Brallier,  Newser User

Posted Aug 6, 2007 6:23 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Tom Glavine finally nailed his 300th career win Sunday night, capping off a milestone-laden baseball weekend with a victory over the Cubs. Glavine allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings, and the Mets bullpen was able to hang on to the lead to hand their 41-year-old ace an 8-3 victory. "I think the feeling now is one of relief," he told reporters.

Glavine is only the 23rd pitcher in major league history to reach 300 wins and the first to accomplish the feat since ex-teammate Greg Maddux did it with the Cubs in 2004.  The lefty adds his membership in the exclusive 300 club to a laundry list of Hall of Fame prerequisites: He's a five-time 20 game winner, a World Series MVP, has 2 Cy Youngs and 10 All-Star spots.

New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, right, hugs pitching coach Rick Peterson after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career victory with the win. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, right, hugs pitching coach Rick Peterson after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th victory Sunday night joining pitching's most prestigious club with a vintage performance, changing speeds and fooling hitters in...
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th victory Sunday...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, right, hugs his mother after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career victory. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, right, hugs his mother after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career victory. (AP...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, top, hugs his son after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career victory with the win. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, top, hugs his son after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career victory with the...   (Associated Press)
A New York Mets fan holds a sign for starting pitcher Tom Glavine before the baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career win as the Mets won 8-3.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A New York Mets fan holds a sign for starting pitcher Tom Glavine before the baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career win as the Mets won...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine wipes his face during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine wipes his face during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, second from right, celebrates with manager Willie Randolph, left, as Guillermo Mota replaced Glavine during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine, second from right, celebrates with manager Willie Randolph, left, as Guillermo Mota replaced Glavine during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine's wife Christine, second from left, and family celebrate after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned his 300th career victory with the win. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Mets starting pitcher Tom Glavine's wife Christine, second from left, and family celebrate after the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago. Glavine earned...   (Associated Press)
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