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River Rat - NLCS Game 3 Fight

"I was just trying to break up the double play. That's how I played the game—hard and all-out." - Pete Rose

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In the heat of the 1973 National League Championship Series, tensions flared during Game 3 between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets. The incident that ignited the infamous brawl occurred in the top of the 5th inning when Pete Rose, known for his aggressive and unyielding style of play, slid hard into second base to br…

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