The Reds, by hitting five home runs in a 9-7 victory over the Phillies, establish a major league record, homering 14 times in two games. Yesterday, Cincinnati set a National League record by hitting nine homers in their 22-3 rout of the Phillies.

On September 5, 1999 — The Reds, by hitting five home runs in a 9-7 victory over the Phillies, establish a major league record, homering 14 times in two games. Yesterday, Cincinnati set a National League record by hitting nine homers in their 22-3 rout of the Phillies.

 


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