At Wrigley Field‚ the Cubs take a 10 – 1 lead after 3 innings‚ only to lose to the Reds‚ 13 – 10. Cincy scores 2 runs in the 6th‚ 4 in the 7th helped by a Johnny Bench 3-run homer‚ one in the 8th and 2 runs in the 9th. Ken Griffey’s 2-run homer in the 9th ties the game. The Reds continue scoring with 3 in the 10th off Bill Bonham to hand the win to Pat Zachry.

This Day In Baseball

On August 11, 1976 — At Wrigley Field‚ the Cubs take a 10 – 1 lead after 3 innings‚ only to lose to the Reds‚ 13 – 10. Cincy scores 2 runs in the 6th‚ 4 in the 7th helped by a Johnny Bench 3-run homer‚ one in the 8th and 2 runs in the 9th. Ken Griffey’s 2-run homer in the 9th ties the game. The Reds continue scoring with 3 in the 10th off Bill Bonham to hand the win to Pat Zachry.

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