The Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Tampa Bay Rays for a bizarre 2-1, walk-off win in 10 innings on Friday night.
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The game ended on a balk called against Rays reliever Matt Wisler with pinch-runner Mark Kolozsvary advancing from third for the game-winning run at Great American Ball Park.
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It was the 23rd time a team won a game on a walk-off balk since 1920, according to Elias Sports Bureau
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The second time it's happened in Reds history to the delight of the crowd of 26,529.
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A balk by Ernie Broglio helped the Reds to a win over the Chicago Cubs on April 28, 1965.
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Wisler, running through the signs with his catcher in a 1-2 count vs. Tyler Naquin with one out
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Tapped his glove on his leg to ask for another pitch selection and he was immediately called for a balk.
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Fireworks went off as Kolozsvary jogged to the plate and Reds players streamed out of the dugout.
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“I have no idea what (Wisler) did,” Kolozsvary said. “I was kind of focused on other things. It was a really good feeling to celebrate with the guys.”
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“I would like to have had a chance to make pitches instead of losing it that way.”