1978 Cincinnati Reds season
| 1978 Cincinnati Reds | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | West | |
| Ballpark | Riverfront Stadium | |
| City | Cincinnati | |
| Record | 92–69 (.571) | |
| Divisional place | 2nd | |
| Owners | Louis Nippert | |
| General managers | Bob Howsam, Dick Wagner | |
| Managers | Sparky Anderson | |
| Television | WLWT (Ken Coleman, Bill Brown) | |
| Radio | WLW (Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall) | |
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The 1978 Cincinnati Reds season was the 109th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 9th and 8th full season at Riverfront Stadium. The Reds finished in second place in the National League West with a record of 92-69, 2½ games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds were managed by Sparky Anderson and played their home games at Riverfront Stadium. Following the season, Anderson was replaced as manager by John McNamara, and Pete Rose left to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies for the 1979 season.