OTD in 1975: Jon Matlack pitched two scoreless innings in the 46th All Star Game

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00:00The Mets' John Matlack comes in to pitch for the National League.

00:03John was Rookie of the Year in 1972.

00:08First batter to face him, Minnesota Twins' Rod Carew.

00:13Matlack strikes Carew out, and he can run.

00:18Matlack must have been listening.

00:20Washington is picked off. He's out.

00:22Matlack with good stuff. Strikes out Bucky Dent.

00:30The side is retired.

00:34George Henrik.

00:38Henrik with good power.

00:40Regs out an infield single despite a great play by Dave Cash.

00:46Reg Nettles' grounder forces Henrik at second.

00:49But Nettles is safe when Boa's relay is wide.

00:54Matlack strikes out King Tennis.

00:59A pass ball moves Greg Nettles to third.

01:04The threat ends as Fred Lynn becomes John Matlack's fourth strikeout victim.