GAME 1
Gullet vs. Blass
An ESPN Instant Classic for sure.......Blass only
last 1 2/3 innings as the Cincy bats take off. Cincy jumps to an early 5-2
lead only to see the Bucs battle back and tie the game. The game heads
into extra innings when Cincy pulls it out in 11. The Pirates used 7
pitchers in the losing effort. The Reds were paced by Perez, Morgan, and
Rose who all homered. Cincy wins 7-6.
GAME 2
Ellis vs. Nolan
Dock Ellis Pitches a strong 7 innings and giving up
only two runs. He also contributes at the plate by going 2-3 with 3
RBIs. Richie Hebner knocks in 3 himself as the Bucs bats come alive.
Pirates win 9-4. Rose goes 3-5 with another HR in a losing
effort.
GAME 3
Reuss vs. Seaver
Another ESPN Classic.....as Seaver pitches 8 strong
innings giving up only 2 runs to earn his 4th win. Bench, needing a rest
at catcher, was replaced by Bill Plummer. The Reds didn't miss a beat
as Plummer proceeds to step to the plate with one on in the bottom of the 6th
and his Reds tied 2-2. Plummer proceeds to smash his 1st HR of the year
and puts the Reds up to stay. Plummer goes 2-3 with a HR and 2 RBIs.
Hall saves the ninth for the Reds who hold on for a 4-3 win to take the series 2
games to one.
--submitted by Steve Tate-- 
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