Randa's walk-off caps dramatic win

[ghettochild]

CINCINNATI -- He might have heard the name in passing at some point along the line, but to Adam Dunn, Joe Randa was pretty much a mystery when the Reds signed him over the winter.

"When I first met Joe in the spring, I honestly didn't know who he was," Dunn said.

By the time the spectacle that is Opening Day came around, Dunn was wrapping the former stranger in his arms with a bear-hug greeting during player introductions.

And when Randa crossed the plate after smacking a walk-off home run to give the Reds a wild 7-6 win over the Mets in a finish that will now live in Cincinnati's Opening Day lore, Randa had officially ensured that not only Dunn, but an entire town, will know his name.

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[griffeyfan3]

very exiting end to the game....and good start for randa and dunn......o by the way how did griffey fare against pedro i only got to see the end of the game when he wiffed.

[ghettochild]

very exiting end to the game....and good start for randa and dunn......o by the way how did griffey fare against pedro i only got to see the end of the game when he wiffed.

he got one hit in i think

[volzok]

Griff smacked that one right between Reyes and Kaz with the shift on. It was nice.

[love_that_reefer]

Great game and a great win. Dunn doing what Dunn does best, homering and striking out. Congrats to Randa. I really like the way he plays the game.

[redsrbetter]

thanks reefe. And welcome back!

[CincyRedsFan30]

I think Griffey looked pretty good today. I expect the hits to really start coming soon.

[Killah Sith]

I am glad to see Randa start off like this. You Red fans are going to love this guy.

[griffeyfan3]

dont think dunn struck out at all did he?

[CincyRedsFan30]

Yeah... he struck out... just not in the AB you saw. (;