55 years ago (1955), the Reds split a doubleheader at Crosley Field vs. the Pirates--losing the opener 5-2, and winning the nightcap 4-0.
First Game
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente rf
Dick Cole 3b
Jerry Lynch lf
Frank J. Thomas cf
Dale Long 1b
Toby Atwell c
Gene Freese 2b
Dick Groat ss
Bob Friend p
Cincinnati
Johnny Temple 2b
Bob Thurman lf
Ted Kluszewski 1b
Wally Post rf
Gus Bell cf
Smoky Burgess c
Bobby Adams 3b
Roy McMillan ss
Rudy Minarcin p
WP: Bob Friend (4-3)
LP: Rudy Minarcin (4-2)
HR: PIT - Dale Long 2 (7), Roberto Clemente (4). CIN - Ted Kluszewski (21).
In Game 1, Bob Friend pitched a complete-game seven-hitter to get the win for the Pirates.
Second Game
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente rf
Dick Cole 3b
Roman Mejias lf
Frank J. Thomas cf
Jack Shepard c
Dale Long 1b
Gene Freese 2b
Dick Groat ss
Ron Kline p
Cincinnati
Johnny Temple 2b
Stan Palys lf
Ted Kluszewski 1b
Wally Post rf
Gus Bell cf
Hobie Landrith c
Bobby Adams 3b
Roy McMillan ss
Joe Nuxhall p
WP: Joe Nuxhall (6-4)
LP: Ron Kline (4-9)
HR: None.
In Game 2, Joe Nuxhall pitched a six-hit shutout with 5 K's to get the win for the Reds.