Garrett went just 2-for-24 in the 1973 National League Championship Series against Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine," however, one of those hits sparked the series winning rally. With the score tied at two in the fifth and decisive game, Garrett led off the fifth inning with a double. The following batter, Félix Millán, laid down a sacrifice bunt. Rather than take the sure out at first base, Reds pitcher Jack Billingham threw to third, attempting to get the lead runner. Reds third baseman Dan Driessen tagged the base, not the runner, forgetting that there was no force on the play. Thereby, allowing both runners to be safe. The following batter, Cleon Jones, doubled to drive in Garrett with the lead run.