July 24, 1975 Reds 2, Mets 1 (64-34)

The Reds scored two early runs on Tom Seaver and despite a ninth inning scare, the Reds walked away with the win.

Johnny Bench led off the second with a walk and after Dan Driessen struck out, he was forced out at second on George Foster’s ground out. Dave Concepcion walked to put runners on first and second and then the first run of the inning scored on Dave Concepcion’s single. Fred Norman helped out his own cause by driving in another run with a single.

For the next six innings, nobody scored a run, but in the bottom of the ninth, the Mets staged a comeback. With Will McEnaney on the mound, Eddie Kranepool singled with one out and he moved to third on a single by Gene Clines. Kranepool then scored on a sac. fly by Felix Millan. Joe Torre continued the rally as he singled to put men on first and second.

Sparky had seen enough and Rawly Eastwick came in to face Dave Kingman. He made quick work of him as he struck him out to earn his eighth save of the season. Starter Fred Norman improved to 6-3.

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