1969 05-10 Reds at Expos

The Thomas Paine Podcast presents a vivid, play-by-play account of a dramatic 1969 MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos at Jarry Park, broadcast live on the Expos Baseball Radio Network. The game unfolds with a shocking first inning where the Expos explode for four runs, capped by a grand slam home run from Mack Jones, giving them an early 4-2 lead. The Reds respond with a three-run homer by Alex Johnson in the fifth, reclaiming the lead 5-4. The game remains tight through the seventh, with both teams trading momentum, but the Expos ultimately pull ahead in the eighth inning with a pivotal rally fueled by Gary Sutherland’s two-run single and a wild pitch that allows Mack Jones to score, extending their lead to 7-5. The Reds mount a late comeback in the ninth, but the Expos hold on for a 7-6 victory, highlighted by a spectacular catch by center fielder Don Bosch that seals the game. The broadcast captures the energy of a fledgling expansion team, the Expos, and their passionate fanbase, while also spotlighting standout performances from players like Maury Wills, Bill Stoneman, and rookie sensation Gary Sutherland.