Cincinnati Reds History: Kip Gross Loses in Two Different Leagues
Taking a loss is rough enough normally. On this day in 1991, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kip Gross earned a loss twice, in two separate leagues, in games played 1100 miles away.
It was a rough day for Cincinnati Reds starter Kip Gross on this day in 1991. Making his second career start in the majors, he held the eventual NL East champion Pittsburgh Pirates to two runs through five innings. However, with one out in the sixth, Gross began to tire. issuing a walk and a base hit to put runners at the corners.
That ended his night, with Randy Myers in to attempt to preserve the Reds 3-2 lead. He was unable to do so, allowing both runners to score in what would be a four run inning. Gross would end up being charged with the four runs, all earned, on four hits and two walks in his 5.1 innings, taking his first major league loss in the process.
Taking one’s first loss in the majors is difficult enough. However, that was not the only defeat that Gross would have on this day. His other loss, interestingly enough, came over 1100 miles away, and in a completely different league.
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Back when Gross was pitching for the Nashville Sounds in their game against the Denver Zephyrs on May 15, a rainstorm came through. The contest ended up being suspended, and completed on this day. When Nashville ended up losing, Gross took a second loss on the day.
While it was a tough day for Gross, he got his revenge against the Pirates in his next outing. Facing the Pirates again on July 20, he allowed just one run on seven hits and five walks in his 6.1 innings. This time, the Reds took a 3-2 victory, with Gross earning the win. However, he was not able to take his revenge on Denver on the same day.
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On this day in 1991, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kip Gross took two loses on the same day. The unique part about it is that the losses happened in two different leagues, with the games separated by 1100 miles.