Tom Glavine joined pitching’s most prestigious club with a vintage performance, changing speeds and fooling hitters in the manner that has made him one of baseball’s best. He earned his 300th victory Sunday night with nervous family and friends looking on.
“I think the feeling right now is probably relief,” the Mets lefty said. “At some point in time, I don’t know when, the historic side of it will sink in.”
Glavine left with a five-run lead after 6 1/3 innings, and the bullpen held on for an 8-3 win over the Cubs in Chicago.
Glavine wore a warm-up jacket and exchanged hugs and slaps with teammates and family after Billy Wagner retired Mike Fontenot for the final out. “It’s over with now,” he said after hugging his youngest son.
Glavine became the 23rd pitcher with 300 wins, the first since former teammate Greg Maddux reached the milestone in 2004 while with the Cubs.
