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The Dodgers' second baseman received a nearly 90-second standing ovation from Phillies fans in the first inning before he hit a solo home run in the fifth inning and a grand slam in the seventh inning in Los Angeles' 15-5 victory.
The Mets were blowing out the Reds, 9-2, in Game 3 of the NLCS, as Cincinnati came to bat in the top of the fifth. After pitcher Roger Nelson grounded out, Pete Rose came to bat and singled off of Jerry Koosman. Next up: Joe Morgan. He grounded to first, and the Mets pulled off a 3-6-3 double play.