1972 – The Cincinnati Reds send the World Series to its seventh game with an 8 – 1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in Game 6 – the only one of the Series decided by more than one run. Johnny Bench has a home run and Bobby Tolan and Cesar Gerónimo each drive in two runs.

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On October 21, 1972 — 1972 – The Cincinnati Reds send the World Series to its seventh game with an 8 – 1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in Game 6 – the only one of the Series decided by more than one run. Johnny Bench has a home run and Bobby Tolan and Cesar Gerónimo each drive in two runs.

 

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