In the last home opener at Crosley Field‚ the Reds top the Expos‚ 5 – 1‚ behind Jim Merritt. It is the first win for manager Sparky Anderson. The Reds have 3 homers in the 4th‚ when Lee May‚ Bernie Carbo and Bobby Tolan connect. It is Carbo’s first major league hit. Joe Sparma takes the loss.

On April 6, 1970 – – In the last home opener at Crosley Field‚ the Reds top the Expos‚ 5 – 1‚ behind Jim Merritt. It is the first win for manager Sparky Anderson. The Reds have 3 homers in the 4th‚ when Lee May‚ Bernie Carbo and Bobby Tolan connect. It is Carbo’s first major league hit. Joe Sparma takes the loss.

 

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Baseball Reference April 6