World Series Timeline
CIN 5, NYY 1 @ CIN
CIN 4, NYY 3 @ CIN
CIN 6, NYY 2 @ NYY
CIN 7, NYY 2 @ NYY
MVP:
Johnny Bench
Why the Reds won: They outclassed the Yankees in every phase, coming in with a better rotation, 'pen and lineup; the first use of the DH in the WS only made things worse for New York, since the Reds could start Dan Driessen (.714 SLG in the series).
Why the Yankees lost: They were up against one of the best teams of all time; the AL pennant determined who'd lose to the Reds.
Memorable moment: Bench's three-run homer in the ninth in Game 4 was his second bomb of the game, and sealed Cincinnati's series rout.
Key stat: 0. The number of reserves Sparky Anderson used in the series.
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ESPN Video
- 00:43
High schooler with Down syndrome sinks 3-pointer
Leslie County (Ky.) High School's Ethan Wolfe, who has Down syndrome, checks into the game and knocks down a 3-pointer.
- 02:04
Hurts surprises family with donation toward a new home
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts surprises a family, whose child is battling cancer, with a $30,000 donation to go toward a new home.
- 01:25
Ron Rivera rings the bell after final day of cancer treatment
Washington coach Ron Rivera receives an ovation as he walks down the hospital hallway to ring the bell after his final day of cancer treatment.
