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kenyan_cheena · 07-21-2008, 07:04 AM

The Cincinnati Enquirer

SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 1959

REDS SMASH CUBS IN CHICAGO

Story by Larry Martelle

The Cincinnati Reds broke an eight-game losing streak against the Chicago Cubs in style yesterday, blitzing the National League leaders 13-5 at Wrigley Field. Leading 5-3 after the 5th the Ohio ballclub blew the game open with three runs in the 6th and five in the 7th, outfielders Frank Robinson and Jerry Lynch both hitting a pair of home runs to lead the Reds to just their sixth win over the Cubs in twenty meetings this season.

Robinson finished the day 2-for-6 with five RBI as he hammered a two-run shot in a three-run 1st and a two-out three-run homer in the 6th. Lynch went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. He led off the 5th with a home run and then equalled Robinson's efforts with a two-out three-run smash in the 7th. He also hit a double in the 3rd while catcher Smoky Burgess (2-for-5, 2 R, 2 RBI), centrefielder Gus Bell (2-for-4, 3 R) and 1st baseman Bill White (3-for-5) all contributed.

Cubs starter Bob Purkey had his worst outing of the season, giving up twelve hits and eight earned runs in 5.2 innings of work. The win improved Cincinnati's record to 64-69, drawing them level with the St. Louis Cardinals in 5th place. Reds manager Fred Hutchinson didn't hesitate to praise his team's performance.

"Those guys aren't just cruising to the pennant," he said, in regards to the Cubs. "They've still got the Braves and Phillies chasing them so they're out to win each game. Our fellas did a great job today and I have to say it was probably our best win of the season under the circumstances."

07-21-2008, 07:04 AM	#229 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,631	*The Cincinnati Enquirer* SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 1959 REDS SMASH CUBS IN CHICAGO Story by Larry Martelle The Cincinnati Reds broke an eight-game losing streak against the Chicago Cubs in style yesterday, blitzing the National League leaders 13-5 at Wrigley Field. Leading 5-3 after the 5th the Ohio ballclub blew the game open with three runs in the 6th and five in the 7th, outfielders Frank Robinson and Jerry Lynch both hitting a pair of home runs to lead the Reds to just their sixth win over the Cubs in twenty meetings this season. Robinson finished the day 2-for-6 with five RBI as he hammered a two-run shot in a three-run 1st and a two-out three-run homer in the 6th. Lynch went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. He led off the 5th with a home run and then equalled Robinson's efforts with a two-out three-run smash in the 7th. He also hit a double in the 3rd while catcher Smoky Burgess (2-for-5, 2 R, 2 RBI), centrefielder Gus Bell (2-for-4, 3 R) and 1st baseman Bill White (3-for-5) all contributed. Cubs starter Bob Purkey had his worst outing of the season, giving up twelve hits and eight earned runs in 5.2 innings of work. The win improved Cincinnati's record to 64-69, drawing them level with the St. Louis Cardinals in 5th place. Reds manager Fred Hutchinson didn't hesitate to praise his team's performance. "Those guys aren't just cruising to the pennant," he said, in regards to the Cubs. "They've still got the Braves and Phillies chasing them so they're out to win each game. Our fellas did a great job today and I have to say it was probably our best win of the season under the circumstances." __________________ MLB: 1958 and Beyond... The Greatest Prize in Sports