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09/20/1972 - Perez goes 4-for-5, Reds Win Slugfest, Move to 92-60
In a high-scoring contest between Cincinnati and San Francisco, first baseman Tony Perez was a difference-maker. Perez, who is tied for 9th in the NL in home runs with 26, earned player of the game honors in the 15-9 Cincinnati win. He went 4-5 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 3 times and drove in 3. Ross Grimsley Jr, who went 7 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with 6 runs on 13 hits, while walking 1 and striking out 4. His record now stands at 17-10. The first-place Reds, at 92-60, now lead their division by 7 games.
Denis Menke, who is a two-time All-Star, aided the Cincinnati cause with a 2-run double in the bottom of the first. For the game, the third baseman went 2-2 with a double and 3 walks. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.
"I felt good up there," said Perez. "I saw the ball well."
Kingman took LHP Ross Grimsley Jr deep in the first inning.
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3-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 381 ft
Season HR #35 - Career HR #41
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