Tag: Cincinnati Reds

MLB Performances of the Week: Aug. 2

The top performances in Major League Baseball this week were by Brandon Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds and Taijuan Walker of the Seattle Mariners. According to the scoreboard at Great American Ball Park, Phillips became the first player in the big leagues since 1920 to have four hits, two homers, seven RBI and a pair […]

Baseball History: One Swing Links Three Players

Cincinnati Reds righthander Brooks Lawrence was poised to earn his 14th straight win without a loss 59 years ago this week. With one out in the ninth inning, the Reds led the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on July 21, 1956. Lawrence faced future National Baseball Hall of Fame legend Roberto Clemente. With one swing, Clemente would […]