Johnny Bench hits 3 homeruns off Steve Carlton for the second time

Johnny Bench

On May 9, 1973, Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench wins a battle of future Hall of Famers. For the second time in his career, the All-Star catcher hits three home runs against left-hander Steve Carlton. Bench finishes with seven RBIs to lead the Reds over the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-7.

Bench homers in the 1st, walks in the 3rd, and homers again in the 5th and 7th. It is the second time Bench has hit three home runs in a game against Carlton; the first came on July 26, 1970. Bench ties a major-league record with four consecutive homers, having hit one in his final at-bat the previous night in the Redsā€™ 7 ā€“ 1 win. Despite the three homers, Dave Concepcionā€™s two-run homer in the 9th, off Barry Lersch, is the game-winner.

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