NLCS: Big Red Machine Sweeps Dodgers

GAME 1 - Riverfront
Sutton vs Billingham
Reds 3, Dodgers 2

Cincy broke up a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the 7th with a 2 out clutch single by Charlie Hustle himself.  Pete Rose went 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI's.  Burt Hooton took the loss in relief.  Jack Billingham went 7 and gave up 2 (1 earned) to get the win.  Rawley Eastwick fanned 2 in the 9th for the save.
Reds lead series 1-0

 
GAME 2 - Riverfront
Messersmith vs Seaver
Reds 8, Dodgers 4

The Big Red Machine's bats came alive and put the hammer down on Messersmith.  With Seaver on the hill the Dodgers faced an uphill battle that they could not win.  The top of the Reds order went an incredible 712 with 3 runs scored and 5 RBI's.  2 time NL MVP Joe Morgan was a monster.  Little Joe went 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored and 3 knocked in.  Cincy banged out 13 hits.  Morgan had 2 homers.  Seaver added a long ball himself
Reds lead series 2-0

GAME 3 - Dodger Stadium
Nolan vs Osteen
Reds 6, Dodgers 3

Change of venue, but no change in results.  The Big Red Machine once again doubled up the Dodgers.  The top of the order once again did damage.  Morgan remained hot going 3 for 4 with 3 RBI and another homer.  Rose and Griffey did their job setting the table.  LA is now on the brink of elimination.
Reds lead series 3-0

GAME 4 - Dodger Stadium
Gullett vs Rau
Reds 7, Dodgers 1

To close things out Don Gullett pitched a 4 hit gem, not that the Reds needed such a performance with all the runs that they scored.  Once again the top of the order for Cincy was unstoppable.  Cincy's first 5 hitters each had 2 hits.  Ken Griffey and George Foster each had 2 RBI's.  Morgan and Rose each scored twice.  LA was glad the bloodletting was now officially over.
Reds win series 4-0