55 years ago (1955), the Reds split a doubleheader at Crosley Field vs. the Giants--winning the opener 8-5, and losing the nightcap 6-5.
First Game
New York Giants
Alvin Dark ss
Whitey Lockman lf
Willie Mays cf
Bobby Hofman 1b
Sid Gordon 3b
Hank Thompson 2b
Don Mueller rf
Ray Katt c
Johnny Antonelli p
Cincinnati
Chuck Harmon 3b
Stan Palys lf
Ted Kluszewski 1b
Wally Post rf
Gus Bell cf
Matt Batts c
Milt Smith 2b
Rocky Bridges ss
Joe Nuxhall p
WP: Joe Nuxhall (12-8)
LP: Johnny Antonelli (9-14)
Sv: Joe Black (3)
HR: NY - Willie Mays (35). CIN - Wally Post (29), Hersh Freeman (1).
In Game 1, Reds relief pitcher Hersh Freeman hit the only home run of his career--a three-run shot off Paul Giel in the eighth inning.
Second Game
New York Giants
Alvin Dark ss
Whitey Lockman lf
Willie Mays cf
Sid Gordon 3b
Hank Thompson 2b
Don Mueller rf
Gail Harris 1b
Ray Katt c
Don Liddle p
Cincinnati
Chuck Harmon 3b
Smoky Burgess c
Ted Kluszewski 1b
Wally Post rf
Gus Bell cf
Stan Palys lf
Milt Smith 2b
Rocky Bridges ss
Jackie Collum p
WP: Marv Grissom (5-2)
LP: Gerry Staley (5-8)
HR: NY - Gail Harris 2 (10), Hank Thompson (14), Bill Taylor (4).