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tdneu99 · 08-18-2018, 12:26 PM

The Cincinnati Reds downed the San Francisco Giants, 9-6, at Candlestick Park. Joe L Morgan led the way, going 4-for-5 for Cincinnati. Cincinnati starter Jack Billingham was credited with the win after throwing 134 pitches over 8 innings. His record now stands at 5-5. Clay Carroll notched his 11th save in 12 chances.

The Reds had to work out of trouble in the bottom of the ninth. The score was 9-6, Cincinnati, with no one out. San Francisco, with a runner on 1st, was mounting a threat. Dave Kingman dug in at the plate, but on a first pitch fastball, he popped out.

Kingman did homer earlier in the game off RHP Jack Billingham

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Cout: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 347 ft

Season HR #18 - Career HR #24

08-18-2018, 12:26 PM	#30
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/28/1972 - Morgan Helps Reds Run Win Streak to 4, No Late Heroics This Time for Kingman The Cincinnati Reds downed the San Francisco Giants, 9-6, at Candlestick Park. Joe L Morgan led the way, going 4-for-5 for Cincinnati. Cincinnati starter Jack Billingham was credited with the win after throwing 134 pitches over 8 innings. His record now stands at 5-5. Clay Carroll notched his 11th save in 12 chances. The Reds had to work out of trouble in the bottom of the ninth. The score was 9-6, Cincinnati, with no one out. San Francisco, with a runner on 1st, was mounting a threat. Dave Kingman dug in at the plate, but on a first pitch fastball, he popped out. Kingman did homer earlier in the game off RHP Jack Billingham BOTTOM OF THE 6TH Cout: 0-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 347 ft Season HR #18 - Career HR #24