Editor’s note: The 1990s Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using the best lineups available.
Tommy Greene may have needed some help at the end, but the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies reached the championship game of the 1990s Diamond Gems Tournament thanks to the righthander.
The Phillies posted a 2-1 victory over the 1990 Cincinnati Reds to punch their ticket to the finale against the winner of the 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates at 1993 San Francisco Giants.
Greene (1-0) left the mound with one out in the ninth after Eric Davis broke up the shutout with a solo homer to cut the Reds deficit to a run. Greene gave up five hits with a walk and six strikeouts.
Mitch Williams was called in from the bullpen and he retired Hal Morris before giving up a double to Chris Sabo. However, Joe Oliver grounded out to end the contest.
Wes Chamberlain put the Phillies in front in the second inning with a RBI single off Reds starter Danny Jackson (0-1), who would work seven innings allowing five hits with a pair of walks and seven strikeouts.
Philadelphia picked up its final run in the eighth against Norm Charlton. Mariano Duncan walked and then scored on a triple by Dave Hollins as the Phillies led 2-0.
1990s Diamond Gems Tournament
Semifinals
1993 Philadelphia Phillies 2, 1990 Cincinnati Reds 1
1990 Pittsburgh Pirates at 1993 San Francisco Giants
Second Round Results
1990 Cincinnati Reds 6, 1990 Oakland A’s 4
1993 Philadelphia Phillies 7, 1992 Toronto Blue Jays 3
1990 Pittsburgh Pirates 8, 1997 Florida Marlins 7 (10)
1993 San Francisco Giants 4, 1994 Montreal Expos 3
First Round Results
1990 Cincinnati Reds 4, 1998 Houston Astros 2
1990 Oakland A’s 4, 1998 New York Yankees 3
1992 Toronto Blue Jays 5, 1997 Baltimore Orioles 1
1993 Philadelphia Phillies 8, 1996 Atlanta Braves 2
1990 Pittsburgh Pirates 8, 1998 San Diego Padres 2
1997 Florida Marlins 5, 1991 Minnesota Twins 4
1993 San Francisco Giants 2, 1996 New York Yankees 1
1994 Montreal Expos 2, 1995 Cleveland Indians 1