July 21, 1975 Reds 10, Phillies 4 (63-32)

Cincinnati put this game away early with a five run second inning. The scored all five runs before giving up even their second out of the inning. They scored ten runs despite getting only two extra base hits (doubles by Tony Perez and George Foster). They were helped by drawing seven walks.

Joe Morgan had a big game. He went three for three with two RBIs and two walks. He stole his 42nd base of the season. George Foster went two for five with three RBIs.

Starter Pat Darcy walked away with the win despite not having his best stuff. He gave up four runs on five hits with three walks. The bullpen did a little better as Clay Carroll threw three shutout innings and Rawly Eastwick pitched a perfect ninth inning.

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