Johnny Bench strikes out looking with a full count when a trick play dupes him

On October 18, 1972 — Johnny Bench, with runners on second and third base in Game 3 of the World Series, strikes out looking with a full count when a trick play dupes him. The Cincinnati slugger, believing he being given an intentional walk after the A’s manager Dick Williams visits the mound and catcher Gene Tenace returns to his position to call for a wide ball 4, is fooled when the A’s backstop quickly crouches behind home to catch a called strike three from Rollie Fingers.

Pitcher Blue Moon Odom strikes out 11 Reds, but Jack Billingham is the winner as the Reds win was their of the Series.

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