Pete Rose Record Breaking Hit vs Expos (Sept 11, 1985)
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. The Reds compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division. They were a charter member of the American Association in 1882 before joining the NL in 1890.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Pete Rose
- Team
- Cincinnati Reds
- Opponent
- Montreal Expos
- Date
- September 11, 1985
- Venue
- Riverfront Stadium
- Record surpassed
- Ty Cobb (4,191 hits)
- Hit type
- Single
Lore & Background
The Reds played in the NL West division from 1969 to 1993, before joining the Central division in 1994. Cincinnati is generally considered to be the most dominant team of the 1970s. During this decade, they won the National League pennant four times, ultimately winning the World Series twice, in 1975 and 1976. The team was colloquially known as the 'Big Red Machine' during this time, and it included Hall of Fame members Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Pérez, as well as the controversial Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball.
Despite their decorated past, the Reds have struggled in recent years, but they do not have the longest drought of not winning a playoff series of any MLB team—the Seattle Mariners (last win in 2001) and Miami Marlins (last win in 2003) have longer droughts. Overall, the Reds have won five World Series championships, nine NL pennants, one AA pennant and 10 division titles. The team plays its home games at Great American Ball Park, which opened in 2003.
Bob Castellini has been the CEO of the Reds since 2006. From 1882 to 2024, the Reds' overall win–loss record is 11,017–10,845–139 (a .504 winning percentage).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly did Pete Rose break the all-time hits record?
On September 11, 1985, Rose collected his 4,192nd career base hit to become the all-time leader. This milestone occurred during a regular-season game at Riverfront Stadium.
Which team was playing against the Reds for this historic moment?
The Cincinnati Reds faced the Montreal Expos when this record-breaking event took place. Rose reached his 4,192nd hit while batting against their pitching staff in Cincinnati.
Where in Cincinnati did the record-breaking hit happen?
The specific location was Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fans gathered there to witness the franchise player etch his name into baseball history books permanently.
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