The Reds do all their scoring in the first three innings to beat Houston, 13 – 8, in the first of two. Cincy adds a 4 – 2 win in the nitecap to sweep as Johnny Bench hits his 250th homer.

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On July 30, 1976 — The Reds do all their scoring in the first three innings to beat Houston, 13 – 8, in the first of two. Cincy adds a 4 – 2 win in the nitecap to sweep as Johnny Bench hits his 250th homer.

 

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