35 years ago (1974), a 7-6 11-inning win on Opening Day at Riverfront Stadium vs. the Braves.
Atlanta
Ralph Garr rf
Mike Lum 1b
Darrell Evans 3b
Hank Aaron lf
Dusty Baker cf
Davey Johnson 2b
Johnny Oates c
Craig Robinson ss
Carl Morton p
Cincinnati
Pete Rose lf
Joe Morgan 2b
Dan Driessen 3b
Tony Perez 1b
Johnny Bench c
Ken Griffey rf
Merv Rettenmund cf
Dave Concepcion ss
Jack Billingham p
WP: Clay Carroll (1-0)
LP: Buzz Capra (0-1)
HR: ATL - Hank Aaron (1). CIN - Dave Concepcion (1), Tony Perez (1).
In the top of the first inning, Braves LF Hank Aaron hit a three-run homer off Jack Billingham for the 714th home run of his career, tying Babe Ruth's all-time home run mark. This game was also the first game behind the microphone for Reds play-by-play man Marty Brennaman.