Rose Delivers Walkoff to Keep Reds Alive in Series
Pete Rose provided the clutch hit in the ninth as the Cincinnati Reds trimmed the Oakland Athletics 3 2 in Game 5 to stay alive in the 1972 World Series. Rose’s single with Cesar Geronimo scoring gave Cincinnati the victory after a tense rally, while Dan Tenace tied a Series record with his fourth homer for Oakland.
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A's Gamble: Late Play Ends in Loss to Reds
The Oakland A's squander a late baserunner situation as John Odani is tagged out at home on a game-ending double play against the Cincinnati Reds. Manager Dick Willems criticized the decision making in a pinch running situation.
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Oakland A's fall in disputed double play pull
In a tense Oakland game, controversy erupts over a ninth inning double play at the plate. Murky calls and crowd reactions color a close finish as A's players argue over the ruling and outcome.
Rose defends himself after hostile Oakland crowd boos
Cincinnati slugger Pete Rose faces taunts from Oakland fans as the Reds fight back to even the World Series at 3-2. He calms the crowd with a homer and two singles, defends his teammates and criticizes fruit throwing while noting his rough treatment since the series moved to the Coliseum.
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Morgan Not Surprised By Bile Win
Reds catcher Johnny Bench and Joe Morgan discuss a dramatic late play in Oakland as Cincinnati wins to even the series. Odom narrowly scores on a close slide after a risky base attempt as Bench phones the moment with relief, while Sparky Anderson cautions optimism for the series.
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