*** THIS DATE IN #REDS HISTORY! SEPTEMBER 8 *** September 8, 1985 - PETE ROSE TIES TY COBB ON ROAD! :-( @ Wrigley Field, off Cubs hurler Reggie Patterson, Pete Rose gets 2 hits, including a historic single to tie Ty Cobbs career record of 4,191 hits. The game will be suspended due to darkness which will enable the Reds player-manager to break the record at home. ** most of us watching this live on WGN-TV were horrified that pete was even playing. The Cubs had changed starting pitchers and Pete Scratched Tony Perez @ 1B and inserted himself into lineup......*** retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1985/B09080CHN1985.htm WGN TV VIDEO!! youtu.be/mo7inyxb-Bo News package VIDEO! youtu.be/0Yh6b6oOUHU archive.cincinnati/article/20100911/SPT04/309110028/Hit-No-4-191-classic-Pete-Rose Additional September 8 REDS HISTORY events : September 8, 2013 - @ GABP (34,041) On National Television (ESPNs sunday night baseball) Reds (82-62) completed 3 game sweep of Weekend series with LA Dodgers in dramatic fashion when Ryan Hanigan doubled in bottom of 9th inning to break 2-2 tie & drive in Zach Cozart from 1st base for the walk-off win. Final score, 3-2. Earlier in this game, Jay Bruce had slammed 2 Homers off Ace Clayton Kershaw (1.92 ERA). Reds franchise had last swept LA Dodgers at home back in 1992 (@ Riverfront). 2nd place Cincinnati now stood 1.5 Games Behind 1st place! MLB VIDEO! mlb.mlb/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?mode=video&gid=2013_09_08_lanmlb_cinmlb_1 September 8, 2012 - Bronson Arroyo won his 12th (W, 12-7, 3.66 ERA), Brandon Phillips (16 HR/71 RBIs) & Jay Bruce (33 HRs/ 95 RBIs) both Homered as 1st place REDS (84-56) beat Astros 5-1 @ GABP (35,018). MLB VIDEO! mlb.mlb/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?mode=video&gid=2012_09_08_houmlb_cinmlb_1 September 8, 2008 - Reds scored 3 in top of 9th to beat Brewers 5-4 @ Miller Park. In one swing, a 2 RBI bases loaded Double by SS Jeff Keppinger both tied game and gave REDS the lead for good. Francisco Cordero saved his 28th, this time for Jared Burton (W, 5-1, 2.77 ERA) September 8, 2006 - C Javier Valentin Homered twice! CF Ryan Freel homered leading off bottom of 1st! LF Adam Dunn belted his 40th home run (with 90 RBIS)! All this offense backed up the strong effort of starter Kyle Lohse, who was masterful in a 9-1 victory over Pittsburgh @ GABP. Jerry Narrons 2nd place REDS were 5.5 GB 1st place..........also on September 8, 2006, Cincinnati Reds released Scott Chiasson. September 8, 2004 - Cincinnati Reds released McKay Christensen. September 8, 2002 - 2B Todd Walker hit a 2 run Homer in top of 9th in Milwaukee to give REDS a 5-2 lead, they held on to win 5-4 over Brewers. Jimmy Haynes won his 14th game (14-9, 4.09 ERA). Danny Graves gave up two 9th inning runs but still got Save 32. September 8, 1999 - LF Greg Vaughn remained hot, the day after he blasted 3 home runs, he launched another one (#35! With 94 RBIS) in REDS 6-4 win over Cubs @ Wrigley. Steve Parris continued to enjoy his career best year with the W (8-2, 3.60 ERA) & Danny Graves saved his 20th (3.09 ERA). 2nd place REDS (81-58) were 3 GB 1st place. reds.enquirer/1999/09/09/red_reds_6_cubs_4.html September 8, 1996 - Game tied 3-3, REDS explode for 5 runs in bottom of 8th on Home Runs by Barry Larkin (27 HR/77 RBIs) & Ed Taubensee! Ray Knights REDS (73-70!) won their 3rd game in a row, beat Dusty Bakers Giants 8-3 @ Riverfront, reds.enquirer/redsgame0909.html September 8, 1993 - C Joe Oliver Homered twice & Gary Varsho had a pinch hit homer as REDS beat Cards 6-2 @ Riverfront. September 8, 1990 - Lefty vs. Lefty! Tom Browning (W, 13-7, 3.52 ERA) outdueled Fernando Valenzuela @ Dodger Stadium, with some help from Rob Dibble (H, 15 - 1.91 ERA) & Randy Myers (S, 28 - 2.02 ERA), plus LF Eric Davis who had 3 Doubles, 3 runs scored, 2 RBIS & stole a base! 1st place REDS (79-59) topped Dodgers 8-4. September 8, 1989 - Leadoff batter LF Herm Winningham tripled, hit 2 Doubles, scored 2 runs & stole a base a REDS beat Russ Nixons Braves 5-1 @ Riverfront, September 8, 1988 - Jose Rijo (W, 12-8, 2.55 ERA), Frank Williams & John Franco (S, 32 - 1.18 ERA) combine on a 4 hitter (0 ER!) as REDS edge Padres 2-1 in San Diego. September 8, 1982 - Montreal Expos purchased P Dave Tomlin from Cincinnati Reds. Ssptember 8, 1979 - 40,345 @ Riverfront watch 1st place REDS (81-62) starter Bill Bonham (W, 8-5, 3.82 ERA) outduel Jerry Reuss as REDS score 4 runs in bottom of 5th to hold on and beat Dodgers 4-1. September 8, 1977 - @ Riverfront, George Fosters bottom of 9th inning Sacrifice Fly (RBI 130!) scored Pete Rose with the winning run, REDS over Giants 6-5. September 8, 1976 - Gary Nolan (W, 12-8, 3.40 ERA) & Fireman Rawly Eastwick (S, 20 - 2.29 ERA) combined on a 4 hit 3-0 shutout of Houston in Astrodome. Johnny Bench & Tony Perez both Homered! September 8, 1975 - In San Diego, Reds down 2-1, Top of 8th, C Johnny Bench powers his already clinched, NLCS bound Reds to a 3-2 victory over Padres with a 2 run homer. (26 HRs/105 RBIS). September 8, 1971 - 20 year old Don Gullett won his 15th game (W, 15-5, 2.46 ERA), beating Padre Clay Kirby 4-1 in San Diego. September 8, 1970 - Cincinnati Middle reliever Ray Washburn went 7 innings (1 ER) in relief of Jim Merritt who left after 2 outs in 1st inning (injury?) & CF Bobby Tolan plated 3 RBIS, as 1st place REDS (91-53) beat Giants 5-2 in SF. Closer Wayne Granger saved his 32nd. September 8, 1969 - C Johnny Bench Homered off Juan Marichal in 8th @ Crosley, to provide valuable insurance run in REDS 5-4 victory. Jim Maloney got the W (9-4, 2.67 ERA) & Wayne Granger recorded Save #20. Dave Bristols REDS (75-61) reclaimed 1st place in the NL WEST! September 8, 1967 - Mel Queen (W, 13-6, 2.69 ERA) struck out 10 and fired a complete game 2 hit SHUTOUT, blanking METS 3-0 in game one of a doubleheader split @ Shea. September 8, 1965 - @ Crosley, Cincinnati jumps out to early 8-0 lead, REDS thump NY Mets 11-2. Jim OToole (W, 2-9, 6.40 ERA!) came up big and surprised everyone, tossing a complete game 4 hit win to help REDS keep pace at a half game out of 1st place in NL. RF Frank Robinson crushed a Grand Slam (26 HR/91 RBIS) & 3B Deron Johnson slugged a 3 run Homer (27 HR/116 RBIS) September 8, 1961 - 1st place REDS (83-56) won walkoff in 10th inning, when SS Eddie Kasko singled in PR Elio Chacon, beating Cards 3-2 @ Crosley. Jim Brosnan got the W in relief! (9-3, 3.03 ERA) September 8, 1954 - Tied 3-3 after 5, BIG KLU & Wally Post both homered in a 4 run 6th inning to propel REDS to 9-3 victory over Phillies @ Connie Mack Stadium. First Baseman Kluszewski now had 45 HRs with 122 RBIS for 1954! September 8, 1951 - CF Bob Usher Homered in bottom of 12th inning as REDS won a walkoff 4-3 victory over Cubs @ Crosley. September 8, 1939 - Bucky Walters, the eventual NL MVP of 1939, Homered & won his 23rd game (23-10, 2.28 ERA) with a complete game 5 hitter as 1st place REDS (77-49) beat Pirates 5-2 @ Forbes Field. September 8, 1905 - Despite Reds pitcher, Charley Chechs, terrible pitching performance, the Reds defeat Pirates, 8-3. Chech was Volquez-like in allowing 15 hits & 8 walks but Pittsburgh left 18 men on base. An NL record. September 8, 1899 - Reds are handily beaten by St. Louis behind the stellar pitching of Cy Young. Yep, him. The actual guy. Final score, 12-3. September 8, 1883 - Reds defeat The Kentons of Covington in an exhibition match at Bank Street Grounds by a score of 13-5. Future Outlaw Red, Mox McQuery, played first base for the Covington club.
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