The Los Angeles Dodgers pounded five Met pitchers for 19 hits and won the series with a 12-1 victory in Game Six. Bill Buckner had four hits, while Willie Davis, Steve Garvey, and Chris Cannizzaro had three apiece. Buckner and Garvey each drove home three. Willie Davis smacked a two-run homer and Wes Parker added two RBI singles. Don Sutton went the distance, scattering 6 hits while striking out 7. Sutton's bid for a shutout was spoiled in the ninth when Ed Kranepool led off with a home run. Mets' starter Jerry Koosman allowed three runs in five innings, before giving way to a bullpen that allowed nine runs over the final four innings, including 5 earned runs by Bob Rauch in two-thirds of an inning.
San Francisco's Bobby Bonds captured his second straight MVP award. Bonds hit .285 for the season, with 31 homers and 93 RBI.
Atlanta's Ron Reed (18-10, 2.44) won the Cy Young Award.
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Through the All-Star Break of 1973: Pittsburgh leads the East at 50-37, with the Mets 1/2 game back. All others are below .500. Houston leads the West at 52-36. Cincinnati is 3 1/2 back, LA is 4 back, and Atlanta is 7 out.
San Diego's Bill Greif pitched an interesting no-hitter on June 8th against the Reds. Grief struck out six, walked three, and committed three errors, as the Padres beat the Reds 7-2.
LA's Bill Buckner leads batters with a .314 AVG. San Fran's Gary Matthews is second at .310. Willie McCovey leads in both HR and RBI with 30/74. Johnny Bench is second in both with 27/66.
LA's Andy Messersmith has the lowest ERA with a sparkling 1.39 (9-3). Chicago's Milt Pappas sits at 1.78 (4-5). Cincy's Don Gullett is 11-2 (2.43) to lead in wins. The Cubs' Rick Reuschel is 10-6 (2.62). The Mets' Tom Seaver leads the NL in K's with 139. LA's Don Sutton and Philly's Steve Carlton follow with 111 and 110, respectively.
San Diego's Bill Greif pitched an interesting no-hitter on June 8th against the Reds. Grief struck out six, walked three, and committed three errors, as the Padres beat the Reds 7-2.
LA's Bill Buckner leads batters with a .314 AVG. San Fran's Gary Matthews is second at .310. Willie McCovey leads in both HR and RBI with 30/74. Johnny Bench is second in both with 27/66.
LA's Andy Messersmith has the lowest ERA with a sparkling 1.39 (9-3). Chicago's Milt Pappas sits at 1.78 (4-5). Cincy's Don Gullett is 11-2 (2.43) to lead in wins. The Cubs' Rick Reuschel is 10-6 (2.62). The Mets' Tom Seaver leads the NL in K's with 139. LA's Don Sutton and Philly's Steve Carlton follow with 111 and 110, respectively.
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1973 regular season complete. In the East, the Mets took a brief lead in July, but Pittsburgh finished strong. In the West, Houston, Atlanta, and Cincinnati battled throughout the summer, but Houston prevailed.
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Houston's Cesar Cedeno took the batting title at .317. The Reds' Johnny Bench was second at .302. Bench paced the league in both HR and RBI with 50/123. Willie McCovey was second in both with 48/121.
Chicago's Milt Pappas won the ERA title at 2.14 (6-9). LA's Messersmith was second with 2.23 (15-6). Pittsburgh's Jim Rooker led in victories at 18-6 (2.35). Several others won 17 games: Juan Marichal 17-13 (3.74), Ken Forsch 17-12 (3.27), Gary Gentry 17-8 (3.07), and Bob Moose 17-11 (2.84). Tom Seaver led in Ks with 236. Steve Carlton had 202.
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Houston's Cesar Cedeno took the batting title at .317. The Reds' Johnny Bench was second at .302. Bench paced the league in both HR and RBI with 50/123. Willie McCovey was second in both with 48/121.
Chicago's Milt Pappas won the ERA title at 2.14 (6-9). LA's Messersmith was second with 2.23 (15-6). Pittsburgh's Jim Rooker led in victories at 18-6 (2.35). Several others won 17 games: Juan Marichal 17-13 (3.74), Ken Forsch 17-12 (3.27), Gary Gentry 17-8 (3.07), and Bob Moose 17-11 (2.84). Tom Seaver led in Ks with 236. Steve Carlton had 202.
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Game One goes to Pittsburgh with a 4-3 victory. Willie Stargell smacked a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to put the Bucs up 3-2. Gene Alley added an insurance run with an RBI single. Pittsburgh's Jim Rooker, Steve Blass, and Dave Guisti combined on the mound, with Rooker getting the win. Houston starter Larry Dierker took the loss. The Astros' Johnny Edwards drove in runs with sacrifice flies in both the second and fourth innings. Richie Hebner swatted a solo homer for Pittsburgh.
In Game Two, it will be Don Wilson (12-12, 3.08) against Bob Moose (17-11m 2.84).
In Game Two, it will be Don Wilson (12-12, 3.08) against Bob Moose (17-11m 2.84).
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The teams head to Texas with Pittsburgh up two games to none after a 5-3 victory in Game Two. Richie Zisk's RBI triple off Jim Crawford broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the eighth. Manny Sanguillen followed with a sac-fly. Bruce Kison got the win in relief, while Dave Guisti picked up his second save of the series. Pittsburgh tallied three in the bottom of the sixth on Willie Stargell's RBI double, Bob Robertson's RBI single and a Sanguillen fly ball. Houston cut into the lead in the seventh on Lee May's bases-loaded walk, then tied the score in the eighth on RBI singles by Bob Watson and Cesar Cedeno.
The pitching matchup in Game Three seems to favor Houston, as Pittsburgh send Dock Ellis (8-13, 4.25) against the Astros' Tom Griffin (13-9, 3.23).
The pitching matchup in Game Three seems to favor Houston, as Pittsburgh send Dock Ellis (8-13, 4.25) against the Astros' Tom Griffin (13-9, 3.23).
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The Pittsburgh Pirates took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Series with a 5-1 victory over Houston in Game Three. Dock Ellis and Bruce Kison combined to shut down the Astros. Ellis went seven innings and Kison finished up. Pittsburgh hit for the cycle in the top of the fourth inning off Houston starter and losing pitcher Tom Griffin. Willie Stargell opened the scoring with a solo homer. Manny Sanguillen added an RBI double, Rennie Stennett and RBI triple, and Gene Alley an RBI single. Houston's lone run came in the bottom of the seventh on a Roger Metzger RBI single. Stargell smacked an RBI double for Pittsburgh to close out the scoring in the top of the ninth.
Houston will try to stay alive in Game Four, sending lefty Jerry Reuss (13-8, 3.48) to the mound. Pittsburgh will go for the sweep with Nelson Briles (13-7, 2.90) on the hill.
Houston will try to stay alive in Game Four, sending lefty Jerry Reuss (13-8, 3.48) to the mound. Pittsburgh will go for the sweep with Nelson Briles (13-7, 2.90) on the hill.
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Lee May belted a two-run walk-off homer off Ramon Hernandez in the bottom of the ninth to keep Houston alive with a 5-3 victory over Pittsburgh in Game Four. May's blast made a winner of Houston reliever Jim York, who had pitched a scoreless ninth. Game One starters Rooker and Dierker hook up again in Game Five.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates pounded out 16 hits, winning their second title with an 8-6 victory over Houston in Game Five. Houston jumped out to a 4-0 lead, scoring twice in the bottom of the first on RBI singles by Jimmy Wynn and Tommy Helms. Houston added two more in the second on a solo homer by Cesar Cedeno and Wynn's bases-loaded walk. Houston could not hold the lead, however, as Pittsburgh scored three times in the top of the third on RBI singles by Bob Robertson and Gene Alley, sandwiched around a bases-loaded walk to Rennie Stennett. Pittsburgh took the lead in the sixth on Dave Parker's pinch-hit RBI single and Al Oliver's RBI double. Houston came right back in their half of the sixth, regaining the lead on Tommy Helms' sacrifice fly, which followed Lee May's RBI triple. Pittsburgh tied the game at 6-6 on Manny Sanguillen's sac-fly in the seventh. The Bucs took the lead for good on Richie Hebner's RBI single off Ken Forsch in the top of the eighth. Willie Stargell drove in the final run with a single. Steve Blass picked up the win in relief, while Dave Guisti collected his third save of the series.
Cincinnati's Johnny Bench won the league's MVP award. Bench batted .302, with 50 home runs and 123 RBI.
St. Louis' Rick Wise was the Cy Young winner, picking up the trophy after going 16-8, with a 2.38 ERA.
Cincinnati's Johnny Bench won the league's MVP award. Bench batted .302, with 50 home runs and 123 RBI.
St. Louis' Rick Wise was the Cy Young winner, picking up the trophy after going 16-8, with a 2.38 ERA.
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Through the All-Star Break of 1974:
Montreal leads the NL East at 57-30. The Mets are 8 1/2 back, with Philly 9 1/2 out and Chicago at 13 1/2 out and at .500.
In the West, Cincinnati is 50-39, 5 1/2 up on both Atlanta and Houston, who are at .500.
Montreal's Ron Fairly leads in hitting. His .332 is 8 points better than Philly's Jay Johnstone. The Giants' Dave Kingman paces the league in HRs with 23, one better than former teammate, San Diego's Willie McCovey. Johnny Bench has 20. Bench leads in RBI with 71, while McCovey has 69 and Kingman 60.
Montreal's Ernie McAnally leads in ERA with 1.81 (7-5), just ahead of San Diego's Randy Jones (1.82, 8-3) and St. Louis' Bob Gibson (1.85, 4-3). Cincinnati's Don Gullett (10-3, 2.07) leads the league in wins. Montreal's Steve Rogers (9-2, 2.09) and Philly's Wayne Twitchell (9-7, 2.56) are close behind. The Mets' Tom Seaver leads the league in K's with 116. LA's Don Sutton has 111 and Seaver's teammate Jon Matlack has 105.
LA's Andy Messersmith pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs on July 8th. Andy struck out 8 and walked 2 in the 4-0 win at Chavez Ravine.
Montreal leads the NL East at 57-30. The Mets are 8 1/2 back, with Philly 9 1/2 out and Chicago at 13 1/2 out and at .500.
In the West, Cincinnati is 50-39, 5 1/2 up on both Atlanta and Houston, who are at .500.
Montreal's Ron Fairly leads in hitting. His .332 is 8 points better than Philly's Jay Johnstone. The Giants' Dave Kingman paces the league in HRs with 23, one better than former teammate, San Diego's Willie McCovey. Johnny Bench has 20. Bench leads in RBI with 71, while McCovey has 69 and Kingman 60.
Montreal's Ernie McAnally leads in ERA with 1.81 (7-5), just ahead of San Diego's Randy Jones (1.82, 8-3) and St. Louis' Bob Gibson (1.85, 4-3). Cincinnati's Don Gullett (10-3, 2.07) leads the league in wins. Montreal's Steve Rogers (9-2, 2.09) and Philly's Wayne Twitchell (9-7, 2.56) are close behind. The Mets' Tom Seaver leads the league in K's with 116. LA's Don Sutton has 111 and Seaver's teammate Jon Matlack has 105.
LA's Andy Messersmith pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs on July 8th. Andy struck out 8 and walked 2 in the 4-0 win at Chavez Ravine.
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1974 NL season complete and we have two new visitors to postseason:
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Pittsburgh's Richie Hebner led Atlatna's Ralph Garr in the batting race .297 to .296 entering the season's final day. Hebner faced three tough Mets' lefties (Koosman, Sadecki, and McGraw), going 0-for-3 and falling to .296. Garr went 2-for-4 against the Astros' Tom Griffin, raising his AVG to .297 and winning the batting title. San Fran's Dave Kingman led in HRs with 37, two ahead of both Willie McCovey and Johnny Bench. Bench took the RBI crown with 120 to McCovey's 116.
Bob Gibson won the ERA title, with a splendid 1.94 (10-8). Don Gullet finished second at 2.07 (18-6). Gullett's 18 wins topped the league, followed by Koosman at 17-12 (2.35) and St. Louis' Lynn McGlothen at 17-10 (2.74). Tom Seaver led in K's with 223, well ahead of teammate Jon Matlack's 198.
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Pittsburgh's Richie Hebner led Atlatna's Ralph Garr in the batting race .297 to .296 entering the season's final day. Hebner faced three tough Mets' lefties (Koosman, Sadecki, and McGraw), going 0-for-3 and falling to .296. Garr went 2-for-4 against the Astros' Tom Griffin, raising his AVG to .297 and winning the batting title. San Fran's Dave Kingman led in HRs with 37, two ahead of both Willie McCovey and Johnny Bench. Bench took the RBI crown with 120 to McCovey's 116.
Bob Gibson won the ERA title, with a splendid 1.94 (10-8). Don Gullet finished second at 2.07 (18-6). Gullett's 18 wins topped the league, followed by Koosman at 17-12 (2.35) and St. Louis' Lynn McGlothen at 17-10 (2.74). Tom Seaver led in K's with 223, well ahead of teammate Jon Matlack's 198.
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Game One: Montreal @ Cincinnati. Steve Rogers (12-7, 2.64) vs. Clay Kirby (12-10, 3.21).
Steve Rogers allowed only 3 hits over 8 innings as Montreal took game one 3-0. The game was scoreless into the fifth, until Rogers drove in the first run with a groundout. Tim Foli drove in the final two runs with his sixth-inning bases-loaded double.
Rogers struck out three and walked three. Don Demola pitched the ninth for the save. Game Two will see the Expos' Ernie McAnally (11-10, 2.61) oppose the Reds' Gary Nolan (10-5, 2.66).
Steve Rogers allowed only 3 hits over 8 innings as Montreal took game one 3-0. The game was scoreless into the fifth, until Rogers drove in the first run with a groundout. Tim Foli drove in the final two runs with his sixth-inning bases-loaded double.
Rogers struck out three and walked three. Don Demola pitched the ninth for the save. Game Two will see the Expos' Ernie McAnally (11-10, 2.61) oppose the Reds' Gary Nolan (10-5, 2.66).
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Ernie McAnally and Balor Moore combined on a five-hit shutout as Montreal beat Cincinnati 4-0 to take a two games to none lead.
Larry Parrish and Tim Foli were the hitting stars, as Parrish's RBI triple drove in the first run in the fourth inning. Foli followed with an RBI single. After Barry Foote's RBI double made it 3-0 in the seventh, Parrish and Foli connected for back-to-back doubles in the eighth, making it 4-0.
McAnally went six innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. Moore pitched the final three innings, allowing two hits, striking out two, and collecting the save.
The teams travel to Canada for Game Three. It will be Cincinnati ace Don Gullett (18-6, 2.07) taking the mound. He will be opposed by Dennis Blair (8-12, 2.93).
Larry Parrish and Tim Foli were the hitting stars, as Parrish's RBI triple drove in the first run in the fourth inning. Foli followed with an RBI single. After Barry Foote's RBI double made it 3-0 in the seventh, Parrish and Foli connected for back-to-back doubles in the eighth, making it 4-0.
McAnally went six innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. Moore pitched the final three innings, allowing two hits, striking out two, and collecting the save.
The teams travel to Canada for Game Three. It will be Cincinnati ace Don Gullett (18-6, 2.07) taking the mound. He will be opposed by Dennis Blair (8-12, 2.93).
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The bats of the Cincinnati Reds awoke in a big way with a 12-1 drubbing of Montreal. Joe Morgan went 3-for-6 with a grand slam. Tony Perez was also 3-for-6 and had a solo homer. Andy Kosco went 3-for-4 with one RBI, while Cesar Geronimo was 4-for-5 with 3 RBI. Don Gullett pitched into the ninth inningm allowing eight hits, striking out six and walking four. Montreal's Dennis Blair allowed 4 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss.
In Game Four, it will be Fred Norman (11-9, 2.98) facing Steve Renko (13-10, 2.54).
In Game Four, it will be Fred Norman (11-9, 2.98) facing Steve Renko (13-10, 2.54).
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Ken Singleton scored on pinch hitter Ron Woods' ground ball in the bottom of the ninth for the game's only run, as Montreal won 1-0 and took a 3-1 lead in the series. Starter Fred Norman and Steve Renko allowed only four hits each. Montreal's Mike Torrez picked up the win in relief, while Pat Darcy took the loss.
Game One starters Kirby and Rogers will match up again in Game Five.
Game One starters Kirby and Rogers will match up again in Game Five.
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Cincinnati took Game Five 3-1 behind the pitching of Clay Kirby, Jack Billingham, and Tom Hall. The trio combined to limit the Expos to six hits, while striking out four and walking two.
Tony Perez drove in the game's first run in the opt of the first with his RBI single. The Reds added two more in the second on Dan Driessen's bases-loaded walk and Johnny Bench's sacrifice fly. Montreal's lone run came on a Tim Foli RBI single in the fifth.
Game Two starters Nolan and McAnally hook up again in Game Six, back in Cincinnati.
Tony Perez drove in the game's first run in the opt of the first with his RBI single. The Reds added two more in the second on Dan Driessen's bases-loaded walk and Johnny Bench's sacrifice fly. Montreal's lone run came on a Tim Foli RBI single in the fifth.
Game Two starters Nolan and McAnally hook up again in Game Six, back in Cincinnati.
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The Montreal Expos were crowned 1974 champions, following a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game Six. Ernie McAnally allowed only one hit over six innings. Balor Moore and Don Demola finished up on the mound. Larry Parrish tripled in a run in the second. Bob Bailey made it 2-0 with a solo homer in the sixth. The Reds cut the lead in half with a pinch hit homer by Roger Freed in the eighth.
Houston's Cesar Cedeno won the MVP. Cedeno hit .292, with 19 homers and 77 RBI. He alo stole 24 bases. Cedeno led the league in both hits (193) and doubles (31).
Cincinnati's Don Gullett (18-6, 2.07) won the Cy Young Award.
Houston's Cesar Cedeno won the MVP. Cedeno hit .292, with 19 homers and 77 RBI. He alo stole 24 bases. Cedeno led the league in both hits (193) and doubles (31).
Cincinnati's Don Gullett (18-6, 2.07) won the Cy Young Award.
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Through the All-Star break of 1975:
Philly leads the NL East at 51-36. Pittsburgh and Chicago are both 1 1/2 games back. The Mets sit 4 1/2 out. St. Louis is 7 1/2 back and at .500. In the West, Cincinnati is 48-39, 4 1/2 games up on San Fran. The Giants are at .500. All others are below .500.
Chicago's Bill Madlock leads the league in hitting at .331, comfortably ahead of Cincy's Dan Driessen (.309) and Atlanta's Ralph Garr (.308). The Mets' Dave Kingman has a big lead in homers, with 27. He is 10 better than the Padres' Willie McCovey. Kingman also leads McCovey in the RBI race, 80-62. Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell has 61.
Pittsburgh's rookie lefthander John Candelaria has baffled NL hitters the first half of the season. Candy Man leads the league with a 0.77 ERA. He is also 9-0. The Mets' George Stone is at 1.42 (7-2). Cincy's Gary Nolan is at 1.70 (10-3). Chicago's Steve Stone is right behind at 1.72 (also 10-3). Philly's Larry Christensen leads in wins (11-5, 3.05). Nolan, Steve Stone, and Steve Carlton (10-3, 2.36) are right behind him. The Mets' Jon Matlack leads the league in K's with an even 100. Houston's J.R. Richard has 91.
Philly leads the NL East at 51-36. Pittsburgh and Chicago are both 1 1/2 games back. The Mets sit 4 1/2 out. St. Louis is 7 1/2 back and at .500. In the West, Cincinnati is 48-39, 4 1/2 games up on San Fran. The Giants are at .500. All others are below .500.
Chicago's Bill Madlock leads the league in hitting at .331, comfortably ahead of Cincy's Dan Driessen (.309) and Atlanta's Ralph Garr (.308). The Mets' Dave Kingman has a big lead in homers, with 27. He is 10 better than the Padres' Willie McCovey. Kingman also leads McCovey in the RBI race, 80-62. Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell has 61.
Pittsburgh's rookie lefthander John Candelaria has baffled NL hitters the first half of the season. Candy Man leads the league with a 0.77 ERA. He is also 9-0. The Mets' George Stone is at 1.42 (7-2). Cincy's Gary Nolan is at 1.70 (10-3). Chicago's Steve Stone is right behind at 1.72 (also 10-3). Philly's Larry Christensen leads in wins (11-5, 3.05). Nolan, Steve Stone, and Steve Carlton (10-3, 2.36) are right behind him. The Mets' Jon Matlack leads the league in K's with an even 100. Houston's J.R. Richard has 91.
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1975 regular season complete:
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Houston's Bob Watson captured the batting title at .321. Atlanta's Dusty Baker was second at .309. Dave Kingman led in both homers & RBI with 47/133. Johnny Bench was second in homers with 34. Willie Stargell was second in RBI with 118.
John Candelaria completed a great rookie season, winning the ERA title at 1.90 (16-2). Philly's Steve Carlton finished at 2.02 (16-7), while Philly reliever Wayne Simpson also finished at 2.02 (11-2). Cincinatti's Gary Nolan paced the league with 19 wins (19-5, 2.52). Philly's Larry Christensen finished 18-11 (2.98). Houston's J.R. Richard led in Ks with 190, four better than Tom Seaver's 186.
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Houston's Bob Watson captured the batting title at .321. Atlanta's Dusty Baker was second at .309. Dave Kingman led in both homers & RBI with 47/133. Johnny Bench was second in homers with 34. Willie Stargell was second in RBI with 118.
John Candelaria completed a great rookie season, winning the ERA title at 1.90 (16-2). Philly's Steve Carlton finished at 2.02 (16-7), while Philly reliever Wayne Simpson also finished at 2.02 (11-2). Cincinatti's Gary Nolan paced the league with 19 wins (19-5, 2.52). Philly's Larry Christensen finished 18-11 (2.98). Houston's J.R. Richard led in Ks with 190, four better than Tom Seaver's 186.
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Game One at Three Rivers Stadium. Gary Nolan (19-5, 2.52) against Ken Brett (16-7, 2.68.)
Gary Nolan and Rawly Eastwick combined on a two-hitter as the Reds took Game One 2-0. Cincy's Dan Driessen accounted for the only runs of the game with his second inning two-run homer. Nolan struck out two and walked two in eight innings. Eastwick pitched the ninth for the save.
It will be Don Gullett (9-12, 3.94) matched up against Dock Ellis (16-6, 2.92) in Game Two.
Gary Nolan and Rawly Eastwick combined on a two-hitter as the Reds took Game One 2-0. Cincy's Dan Driessen accounted for the only runs of the game with his second inning two-run homer. Nolan struck out two and walked two in eight innings. Eastwick pitched the ninth for the save.
It will be Don Gullett (9-12, 3.94) matched up against Dock Ellis (16-6, 2.92) in Game Two.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates evened the series at 1-1 with an exciting 2-1 win in 10 innings. Frank Taveras' single drove in Dave Parker with the winning run, after Parker had tripled. George Foster's solo homer provided the Reds' lone run. Jim Rooker picked up the win in relief, while Will McEnaney took the loss.
In Game Three, Pittsburgh sends rookie sensation John Candelaria (16-2, 1.90) against the Reds' Clay Kirby (14-13, 3.10).
In Game Three, Pittsburgh sends rookie sensation John Candelaria (16-2, 1.90) against the Reds' Clay Kirby (14-13, 3.10).
"Better to sleep with old hen than pullet" - Redd Foxx