45 years ago (1963), the Reds were swept in a doubleheader at Crosley Field vs. the Cubs--losing the opener 2-1, and the nightcap 4-0.
First Game
Chicago Cubs
Lou Brock rf
Ken Hubbs 2b
Billy Williams lf
Ron Santo 3b
Ellis Burton cf
Ernie Banks 1b
Merritt Ranew c
Andre Rodgers ss
Larry Jackson p
Cincinnati
Pete Rose 2b
Tommy Harper rf
Vada Pinson cf
Frank Robinson lf
Gordy Coleman 1b
Johnny Edwards c
Leo Cardenas ss
Charlie Neal 3b
Jim Maloney p
WP: Larry Jackson (14-11)
LP: Jim Maloney (18-5)
Sv: Lindy McDaniel (17)
HR: CIN - Johnny Edwards (8).
In Game 1, Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel combined on a five-hitter for the Cubs.
Second Game
Chicago Cubs
Lou Brock rf
Ken Hubbs 2b
Billy Williams lf
Ron Santo 3b
Ellis Burton cf
Ernie Banks 1b
Merritt Ranew c
Alex Grammas ss
Paul Toth p
Cincinnati
Pete Rose 2b
Bob Skinner lf
Vada Pinson cf
Frank Robinson rf
Marty Keough 1b
Johnny Edwards c
Leo Cardenas ss
Charlie Neal 3b
John Tsitouris p
WP: Paul Toth (4-8)
LP: John Tsitouris (8-6)
HR: CHI - Billy Williams (19), Lou Brock (9).
In Game 2, Paul Toth pitched a four-hit shutout to get the win for the Cubs. The only hits for the Reds were a one-out single by Pete Rose in the third inning, a one-out double by Leo Cardenas in the seventh, and back-to-back two-out singles by Johnny Edwards and Cardenas in the ninth.