Record Breaking Offense

On May 19, 1999, the Reds partied like it was, well, like it was 1999, scoring 24 runs on 28 hits, including six homers in bashing the Colorado Rockies, 24-12. It probably would not surprise you to know that this game was played at Coors Field. Jeffrey Hammonds led the onslaught with three home runs and one double, five runs scored, and five rbi. Sean Casey reached base seven different times with four hits (including two home runs) and three walks. Casey also scored five runs and had six rbi. Seven different Reds players had three or more hits, which tied a major league record. Even the pitchers contributed three hits among them in the game (spread amongst three different pitchers). According to Redleg Journal, by Greg Rhodes and John Snyder, the following club and league records were set or tied: 1) The two teams combined for 81 total bases, breaking the record of 79 set in 1923. 2) The Reds had 55 total bases, tying the total set against Louisville in 1893 and breaking the m...