1975 World Series Game 4: Full Box Score Breakdown
The 1975 World Series is still talked about today, but the fourth showdown at Fenway often slips behind the fame of Carlton Fisk’s famous home run. On October 11, 1975, the Cincinnati Reds edged the Boston Red Sox 5‑4 in a marathon twelve‑inning battle. Below you’ll find the complete box score, inning‑by‑inning details, and a snapshot of the key players who shaped that night.
Line Score and Scoring Summary
The official line score reads as follows:
- Boston Red Sox: 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 = 4
- Cincinnati Reds: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 = 5
Boston’s early offense broke the deadlock in the fourth inning with two runs, and they added a solitary run in the sixth. The Reds, stubbornly quiet through eleven innings, exploded in the twelfth, scoring five unanswered runs to claim the win.
Key Offensive Highlights
Red Sox hitters who found the board were first‑baseman Luis Pérez (2‑RBI double in the fourth) and outfielder Carl Yastrzemski (solo homer in the sixth). The decisive run came from a leadoff double by Johnny Bench in the top of the twelfth, followed by a clutch single from Pete Rose that drove in two more runs.
Cincinnati’s lineup was largely silent until the final frame. After Bench’s leadoff double, a series of hits—first a single by Dave Concepción and then a double by George Foster—generated the rally. The fifth run was a sacrifice fly by Tony Pérez, sealing the victory.
Pitching Performances
The pitchers’ stat line tells the story of a tightly contested duel:
- Boston Starter – Bill Lee: 7 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 SO (loss)
- Cincinnati Starter – Don Gullett: 6 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 SO (no‑decision)
- Reds Reliever – Pat Darcy: 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 SO (win)
- Red Sox Relievers – Dick Drago & Jim Lonborg: each 1 IP, combined 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 SO
Both starters kept the game close, but it was Darcy’s flawless two‑inning stint that earned him the win. The Reds’ bullpen, though limited in usage, delivered the shutout that the offense needed.
Defensive Snapshot
Neither team committed an error, a testament to the defensive discipline on display. The Red Sox fielded three double plays, while the Reds turned two,
