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tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 03:34 PM

The Cincinnati Reds moved to within one game of the World Series today, downing the visiting New York Mets at Riverfront Stadium by a score of 7-2. Reds right-hander Jack Billingham was named player of the game after a strong outing in which he threw 9 innings of 5-hit ball. The win gives the Reds a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.

Billingham tossed 103 pitches over 9 innings to clinch the win for the Reds. The right-hander allowed just 5 hits, while racking up 8 strikeouts in the game.

"We haven't stopped playing," New York manager said. "We didn't get this far to give up."

Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday, October 10th, 1976 in New York. Slated to start are Pat Darcy for the Cincinnati Reds and Bob Myrick for the the New York Mets.

Kingman goes 1 for 3 with a 2-run homer off RHP Jack Billingham.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 1-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 346 ft

Postseason HR #1 - Career Postseason HR #1

08-26-2018, 03:34 PM	#228
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	10/08/1976 - NLCS Game 2 - Billingham Handcuffs Mets, Reds Seize 2-0 Advantage in CS The Cincinnati Reds moved to within one game of the World Series today, downing the visiting New York Mets at Riverfront Stadium by a score of 7-2. Reds right-hander Jack Billingham was named player of the game after a strong outing in which he threw 9 innings of 5-hit ball. The win gives the Reds a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series. Billingham tossed 103 pitches over 9 innings to clinch the win for the Reds. The right-hander allowed just 5 hits, while racking up 8 strikeouts in the game. "We haven't stopped playing," New York manager said. "We didn't get this far to give up." Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday, October 10th, 1976 in New York. Slated to start are Pat Darcy for the Cincinnati Reds and Bob Myrick for the the New York Mets. Kingman goes 1 for 3 with a 2-run homer off RHP Jack Billingham. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 1-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 346 ft Postseason HR #1 - Career Postseason HR #1 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-26-2018 at 03:40 PM.