Second Round Matchup | No. 1 Pete Rose v. No. 8 Ernie Lombardi
The next second round matchup in our “Best Red Ever” tournament features two of the purest hitters to ever wear a Cincinnati Reds uniform. Rose may be the best Reds player, but Lombardi’s blistering line drives may have something to say about that.
Rose:
Pete Rose’s first round win (91 percent of the vote) over Don Gullett in our Best Cincinnati Reds Ever tournament — along with a detailed write-up — can be found here.