Watch Ya Gotta Believe! The 1973 Mets Official Highlight Film (1970) : Full Movie Online Free In last place on Aug. 30th, the 1973 Mets won 24 of 33 and took the NL East with just an 82-79 record. The Amazins then upset Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" in 5 games to win the National League pennant. Ya gotta believe!