1967 — Cardinals outfielder #9 Roger Maris hits his first National League home run on the ninth day of the month in seat 9 of section 9. 1973 — Johnny Bench of the Reds hit three home runs off ...

The role of the closer has evolved in the past decade or so. Managers are less likely these days to have a dedicated arm for ...

TJ Friedl hit two home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to snap ...