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07/25/1974 - Giants Lose to Reds, 5-4
Pete Rose Sr made an impact in the 5-4 Cincinnati win over San Francisco. Rose Sr, who is a eight-time All-Star, went 3-4 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2. Clay Kirby, the winner, improved to 7-4. He held San Francisco to 4 earned runs on 6 hits over 7 innings, while racking up 6 strikeouts. Pedro Borbon converted his 12th save in 15 tries.
Rose Sr contributed a big hit, a 2-run home run, for Cincinnati in the bottom of the fifth. With his team trailing 3-2, Rose Sr took a fastball from Jim Barr and stroked the home run to left. His 5th home run of the season allowed the Reds to leap in front, 4-3.
"We can always improve and get better, but we're feeling confident after that win," said Rose Sr.
The Reds have an impressive 63-34 record.
Lost in the shuffle was that Giants first baseman Dave Kingman was back in the lineup, and his his first homer since May 31st off RHP Clay Kirby.
TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 361 ft
Season HR #11 - Career HR #92
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