Final
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
52-71 6 Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pirates PIT
60-62 5 Pittsburgh Pirates
123456789RHELOB
022000200615314
0110001025746

Win Probability

CHC PIT
123456789
Chicago Cubs Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Richie Ashburn out, second baseman Bill Mazeroski to first baseman Dick Stuart.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Don Zimmer out, shortstop Dick Groat to first baseman Dick Stuart.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks doubles (19) on a to left fielder Joe Christopher.

  4. B
    S
    O

    George Altman strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Joe Christopher out, shortstop Ernie Banks to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dick Groat out, shortstop Ernie Banks to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Clemente singles on a to center fielder Richie Ashburn.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dick Stuart strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams singles on a to right fielder Roberto Clemente.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo walks. Billy Williams to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Andre Rodgers doubles (11) on a to center fielder Bill Virdon. Billy Williams scores. Ron Santo scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    2
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dick Bertell pops out to catcher Don Leppert.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jim Brewer strikes out swinging.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Richie Ashburn out to right fielder Roberto Clemente.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Logan pops out to second baseman Don Zimmer.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Don Leppert hits a home run (2).

    Chicago Cubs
    2
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    1
  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Virdon reaches on a missed catch error by pitcher Jim Brewer, assist to second baseman Don Zimmer.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Mazeroski grounds into a double play, third baseman Ron Santo to second baseman Don Zimmer to first baseman Andre Rodgers. Bill Virdon out at 2nd. Bill Mazeroski out at 1st.

Chicago Cubs Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Zimmer doubles (21) on a to left fielder Joe Christopher.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks out to right fielder Roberto Clemente. Don Zimmer to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    George Altman singles on a to right fielder Roberto Clemente. Don Zimmer scores. George Altman to 2nd. George Altman advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by right fielder Roberto Clemente.

    Chicago Cubs
    3
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams out, second baseman Bill Mazeroski to first baseman Dick Stuart. George Altman to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo doubles (28) on a to left fielder Joe Christopher. George Altman scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    4
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    1
  6. B
    S
    O

    Andre Rodgers strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Al McBean strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Joe Christopher out to center fielder Richie Ashburn.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dick Groat walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Clemente singles on a to center fielder Richie Ashburn. Dick Groat to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dick Stuart singles on a to center fielder Richie Ashburn. Dick Groat scores. Roberto Clemente to 3rd.

    Chicago Cubs
    4
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Logan pops out to shortstop Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dick Bertell out, shortstop Dick Groat to first baseman Dick Stuart.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Brewer strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Richie Ashburn singles on a to right fielder Roberto Clemente.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Don Zimmer lines out to third baseman Johnny Logan.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Leppert out, shortstop Ernie Banks to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Virdon strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Mazeroski out, second baseman Don Zimmer to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

Chicago Cubs Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    George Altman singles on a to center fielder Bill Virdon. Jerry Kindall to 3rd. George Altman to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Al McBean intentionally walks Billy Williams.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo pops out to third baseman Johnny Logan.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Andre Rodgers strikes out swinging.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Dick Bertell grounds into a force out, shortstop Dick Groat to second baseman Bill Mazeroski. Billy Williams out at 2nd. Dick Bertell to 1st.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Al McBean out, shortstop Jerry Kindall to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Joe Christopher out to right fielder George Altman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dick Groat pops out to catcher Dick Bertell.

Chicago Cubs Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jim Brewer singles on a to center fielder Bill Virdon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Richie Ashburn singles on a to right fielder Roberto Clemente. Jim Brewer to 3rd. Richie Ashburn to 2nd. Jim Brewer advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Roberto Clemente.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Don Zimmer reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Dick Groat to catcher Don Leppert. Jim Brewer out at home.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Kindall strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    George Altman out, first baseman Dick Stuart to pitcher Al McBean.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Clemente out, first baseman Andre Rodgers to pitcher Jim Brewer.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dick Stuart pops out to second baseman Don Zimmer.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Logan out, third baseman Ron Santo to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

Chicago Cubs Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams triples (3) on a to center fielder Bill Virdon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Dick Groat. Billy Williams scores. Ron Santo to 3rd. Ron Santo advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by first baseman Dick Stuart.

    Chicago Cubs
    5
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    2
  3. B
    S
    O

    Andre Rodgers hit by pitch.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dick Bertell out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Bill Virdon. Ron Santo scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    6
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Jim Brewer strikes out swinging.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Al McBean intentionally walks Richie Ashburn.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Don Zimmer singles on a to third baseman Johnny Logan. Andre Rodgers to 3rd. Richie Ashburn to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Kindall pops out to second baseman Bill Mazeroski.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Leppert out, shortstop Jerry Kindall to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Virdon out to left fielder Billy Williams.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Mazeroski walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Don Hoak doubles (21) on a to left fielder Billy Williams. Bill Mazeroski scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    6
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Joe Christopher strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    George Altman grounds out to first baseman Dick Stuart.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams lines out to pitcher Bobby Shantz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo singles on a to center fielder Bill Virdon.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Andre Rodgers out, catcher Don Leppert to first baseman Dick Stuart.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dick Groat walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Clemente strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dick Stuart grounds into a double play, second baseman Don Zimmer to shortstop Jerry Kindall to first baseman Andre Rodgers. Dick Groat out at 2nd. Dick Stuart out at 1st.

Chicago Cubs Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dick Bertell singles on a to center fielder Bill Virdon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Anderson grounds into a force out, pitcher Bobby Shantz to shortstop Dick Groat. Dick Bertell out at 2nd. Bob Anderson to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Richie Ashburn singles on a to shortstop Dick Groat. Bob Anderson to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Don Zimmer grounds into a double play, first baseman Dick Stuart to shortstop Dick Groat to pitcher Bobby Shantz. Richie Ashburn out at 2nd. Don Zimmer out at 1st.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Logan singles on a to pitcher Bob Anderson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Skinner reaches on a throwing error by second baseman Don Zimmer. Johnny Logan to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Virdon out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Billy Williams. Johnny Logan scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    6
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    4
  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Mazeroski doubles (18) on a to left fielder Billy Williams. Bob Skinner to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Smoky Burgess reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Jerry Kindall. Bob Skinner scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    6
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    5
  6. B
    S
    O

    Rocky Nelson lines out to right fielder George Altman.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Dick Groat out, shortstop Jerry Kindall to first baseman Andre Rodgers.

Date
August 27, 1961 (Sun) @ 7:38 AM
Series
4 of 5
Venue
Forbes Field
Attendance
15,471
First Pitch
4:00 PM
Duration
2h 44m
Weather
Cloudy / 82°F

    • Decisions

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pirates PIT
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    		 Christopher LF40000010.285.703
    Nelson PH10000000.212.714
    Groat SS30100200.263.672
    Clemente RF42000010.3651.004
    Stuart 1B41010010.280.854
    Logan 3B41100000.203.520
    		 Leppert C31111000.280.774
    Skinner PH10100000.269.743
    Virdon CF30010010.272.710
    Mazeroski 2B31100100.259.665
    		 Hoak PH11010000.318.896
    		 Burgess PH10010000.300.853
    Schofield PR00000000.211.567
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Mizell P2.22264401205.19
    McBean P4.14062102523.35
    Shantz P2.0830000003.55