The Pirates and Reds combine to tie a major league record by hitting a total of five sacrifice flies. Cincinnati’s three run-scoring fly balls prove to be the difference in the team’s 6-5 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

On April 29, 2000 — The Pirates and Reds combine to tie a major league record by hitting a total of five sacrifice flies. Cincinnati’s three run-scoring fly balls prove to be the difference in the team’s 6-5 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

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