Mets’ High-A affiliate falls one out shy of no-hitter on Seaver anniversary

The stakes were far less important on Thursday night, but the symmetry was unmistakable. Fifty-seven years to the day that Hall of Famer Tom Seaver lost a chance at perfection with one out in the ninth inning, a group of Mets pitching prospects followed an eerily similar path. Dakota Hawkins twirled six perfect frames and High-A Brooklyn came within one out of its first no-hitter in more than two years before settling for an 11-2 win over Wilmington at Maimonides Park. Get tickets to a Minor League game near you » In another twist of irony, Hawkins was the starter…