That distinction goes to Bernie Carbo, a pinch hitter who walloped a two-out, three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to erase a 6-3 Cincinnati lead.
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Ankiel launched a pinch-hit three-run shot for the majors' first homer this season, Bud Norris pitched well for the win and Erik Bedard threw 3 1-3 scoreless innings for his first career save.
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Buck was thrown out rounding third, but Collin Cowgill, pinch hitting for Harvey, extended the Mets lead to 4-0 with a two-run homer to left field.
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