The Cincinnati Reds couldn't pull it off against the Oakland Athletics, 3 to 2, in Game 1 of the 1972 World Series on October 14, 1972.

The Cincinnati Reds couldn't pull it off against the Oakland Athletics, 3 to 2, in Game 1 of the 1972 World Series on October 14, 1972.
Top 2nd
OAK
CIN
Home run by Gene Tenace; George Hendrick scored.
2
0
Bottom 2nd
OAK
CIN
Dave Concepcion grounded out; Johnny Bench scored.
2
1
Bottom 4th
OAK
CIN
Denis Menke grounded out; Johnny Bench scored.
2
2
Top 5th
OAK
CIN
Home run by Gene Tenace.
3
2