[Nick Soulis]

Series #153



1928 Cincinnati Reds
Record: 78-74
Finish: 5th in NL
Manager: Jack Hendricks
Ball Park: Redland Field
WAR Leader: Eppa Rixey (4.1)
Franchise Record: 10-7
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/1928.shtml

2010 Seattle Mariners
Record: 61-101
Finish: 4th in AL West
Manager: Don Wakamatsu
Ball Park: Safeco Field
WAR Leader: Felix Hernandez (7.1)
Franchise Record: 2-2
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/2010.shtml
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Reds Depth Proves Difference
Seattle Lacks Big Moment In 6 Game Defeat



Game 1
At Redland Park
2010 Seattle Mariners 4
1928 Cincinnati Reds 2
WP: C. Lee (1-0) LP: E. Rixey (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Cliff Lee (9 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 119 P)
2010 Mariners Lead Series 1-0

The 2010 Seattle Mariners opened their Field of Dreams series against the 1928 Cincinnati Reds with a hard-fought 4-2 victory, securing a 1-0 lead at historic Crosley Field. Mariners ace Cliff Lee was in top form, going the distance with a masterful nine-inning performance, allowing only two runs on six hits while striking out five. The Mariners' offense broke through in the fourth inning with three runs, highlighted by Ichiro Suzuki’s RBI double that ignited their scoring push. Although Cincinnati made a late surge in the eighth inning, cutting Seattle’s lead to two, Lee remained unfazed, sealing the game with a steady hand. Chone Figgins was instrumental at the plate, going 3-for-4, while Suzuki and Michael Saunders each chipped in an RBI. Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu praised Lee's dominance, saying, “Cliff gave us everything he had.” Seattle looks to build on this momentum as the series continues tomorrow, with another sellout crowd expected under the clear October skies of Cincinnati.

Game 2
At Redland Park
2010 Seattle Mariners 2
1928 Cincinnati Reds 3
WP: R. Kolp (1-0) LP: F. Hernandez (0-1)
HR: C. Walker (1)
POG: Ray Kolp (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 114 P)
Series Tied 1-1

In a thrilling Game 2 of their Field of Dreams series, the 1928 Cincinnati Reds defeated the 2010 Seattle Mariners 3-2, tying the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Crosley Field was electric as Ray Kolp delivered a standout performance, pitching a complete game with six hits and only one earned run over nine innings. The Mariners struck early, scoring a run in the third and fourth innings, but Cincinnati rallied back in the sixth with a two-run double by pinch-hitter Marty Callaghan to level the score. The decisive moment came in the bottom of the ninth when Curt Walker, with two outs, smashed a solo home run off Felix Hernandez, sending the Reds fans into a frenzy. Walker’s clutch homer capped off the Reds' comeback victory, setting up an exciting Game 3 in Seattle.

Game 3
At Safeco Field
1928 Cincinnati Reds 6
2010 Seattle Mariners 3
WP: J. May (1-0) LP: D. Fister (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Jakie May (9 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 127 P)
1928 Reds Lead Series 2-1

In a pivotal Game 3 at Safeco Field, the 1928 Cincinnati Reds took control of their best-of-seven Field of Dreams series with a 6-3 victory over the 2010 Seattle Mariners, claiming a 2-1 series lead. The Reds' offense exploded early, tagging Seattle starter Doug Fister for six runs across the first three innings. Curt Walker’s hot bat led the charge with a first-inning RBI double, while George Kelly and Eddie Allen provided clutch two-out RBIs to build the early lead. Reds pitcher Jakie May earned Player of the Game honors, delivering a gritty complete-game performance, allowing just three runs on seven hits and efficiently neutralizing the Mariners with solid command. Seattle tried to rally late with a pair of runs in the eighth and ninth innings, but May held strong, shutting down their hopes of a comeback.

Game 4
At Safeco Field
1928 Cincinnati Reds 1
2010 Seattle Mariners 3
WP: J. Vargas (1-0) LP: D. Luque (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Jason Vargas (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 113 P)
Series Tied 1-1

In a pivotal Game 4 at Safeco Field, the 2010 Seattle Mariners evened the series at 2-2 with a determined 3-1 win over the 1928 Cincinnati Reds. Mariners’ ace Jason Vargas was dominant, pitching a complete game and holding the Reds to a lone run on seven hits, earning him Player of the Game honors. The Mariners’ offense was highlighted by Franklin Gutierrez’s clutch, two-out RBI double in the third inning off Reds starter Dolf Luque, who pitched valiantly in his own right but couldn't escape with the win. Ichiro Suzuki added to the Seattle cause with a 2-out RBI single and two stolen bases, displaying his trademark speed and precision. Luque matched Vargas in resilience, surrendering seven hits over eight innings but ultimately faltered as the Reds’ bats fell silent after scoring in the first inning. With clear skies and a lively crowd of 40,150 cheering them on, the Mariners leveraged the home-field advantage, setting the stage for a compelling Game 5 in the Field of Dreams.

Game 5
At Safeco Field
1928 Cincinnati Reds 3
2010 Seattle Mariners 2
WP: E. Rixey (1-1) LP: C. Lee (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Eppa Rixey (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 106 P)
1928 Reds Lead Series 3-2

In a nail-biting Game 5 at Safeco Field, the 1928 Cincinnati Reds edged out the 2010 Seattle Mariners 3-2, seizing a 3-2 lead in this intense Field of Dreams series. Eppa Rixey delivered a vintage performance, going the distance with a complete game, four-hitter to secure the win. Rixey allowed just two early runs on an Ichiro Suzuki triple and a Mike Sweeney sac fly in the first inning but shut the Mariners down afterward, retiring them inning after inning. The Reds found their offense in the fifth, sparked by Hughie Critz’s two-run double off Seattle starter Cliff Lee, who otherwise kept Cincinnati in check through nine frames. Despite outhitting Seattle 10-4, Cincinnati couldn’t add insurance runs, leaving it all on Rixey’s steady arm. With the crowd of 40,407 watching in anticipation, Rixey calmly closed out the ninth, claiming Player of the Game honors. Game 6 now heads back to Crosley Field, with the Reds just one win away from clinching the series.

Game 6
At Redland Park
2010 Seattle Mariners 2
1928 Cincinnati Reds 3
WP: R. Kolp (2-0) LP: F. Hernandez (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Ray Kolp (9 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 119 p)

1928 Cincinnati Reds Win Series 4-2


Series MVP:

(.320, 1 HR, 5 R, 3 3B, .720 SLG, Walk off HR Game 2)