Cincinnati Reds take a commanding 3-0 in the World Series 

Cincinnati Reds take a commanding 3-0 in the World Series 

The Cincinnati Reds take a commanding 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the World Series with a 6 – 2 victory at Yankee Stadium. Cincinnati’s designated hitter, Dan Driessen, has a single, double, home run and a walk to lead the attack. Jim Mason has a solo homer in the 7th inning for the only home run by the Yankees in the Series.

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Jim Mason of the New York Yankees ties a major league record by swatting four doubles in a game

On July 8, 1974, journeyman shortstop Jim Mason of the New York Yankees ties a major league record by swatting four doubles in a game against the Texas Rangers. Usually a light hitter, Mason will finish the season with only 18 doubles and a mediocre .250 batting average.