Browning vs Seaver
Mets 5, Reds 4
A huge 3 run outburst in the bottom of the 8th put the Amazin's ahead for the first time all day. Jason Phillips started it off with a solo blast and pinch hitter Wally Backman finished it with a two run double that scored Kevin Mitchell and Darryl Strawberry, who was intentionally walked just before Backman strolled to the plate.
GAME 2
Nolan vs Matlack
Reds 11, Mets 3
Cincy was all over the 1972 ROY, Jon Matlack. A huge 5 run third inning helped hasten the lanky lefty's departure. The Met pen wasn't much better. Gary Nolan fanned 7 Amazin's in a workman like effort. "Dibbs" got the final 5 outs in a non save opportunity. Joey Votto hit 2 doubles and knocked in 5 for the Big Red Machine.
GAME 3 - Riverfront Stadium
Gooden vs Simpson
Reds 2, Mets 1
Doc fanned 8, but Simpson was 1 run more stingy. A great pitcher's duel for those of us who like quick games. Doc had a 1-0 lead until the bottom of the 8th when the Redlegs scored 2. Vada Pinson led off with a triple and scored when "Charlie Hustle" doubled into the gap. A Joey Votto sac fly would score Rose 3 batters later, which sent the Queen City fans home exceptionally happy.
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