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And the answer is: a decisive victory that forces a winner-take-all contest.
The question: What did the Cincinnati Reds achieve today at PNC Park?
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the Reds, facing elimination, managed to outlast the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 10 to 7. And the star of the show—left fielder Mike Cook. He reached base four times, hit a home run, walked three times, scored three runs… truly a complete performance.
The drama? It came in the top of the ninth inning, with the score tied at seven. Ramon Ocasio, patient at the plate, drew a bases-loaded walk to put Cincinnati in front for good. From there, the Reds tacked on a few more and silenced the Pittsburgh crowd.
So, the series is now tied at two games apiece. The stage is set: Game 5, a one-game playoff, in Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park. The winner moves on. The loser goes home.
As always… the correct response: What is October baseball at its finest?
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