Final
Houston Astros
Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
63-73 3 Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
71-66 5 Chicago Cubs
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Win Probability

HOU CHC
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Houston Astros Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera lines out to second baseman Glenn Beckert.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn singles on a to pitcher Fergie Jenkins.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Don Kessinger. Jimmy Wynn out at 2nd. Rusty Staub to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert singles on a to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams lines out to second baseman Jose Herrera. Missed catch error by second baseman Jose Herrera.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo out, third baseman Doug Rader to first baseman Rusty Staub.

Houston Astros Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader out, third baseman Ron Santo to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas out to left fielder Willie Smith.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks out, shortstop Denis Menke to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Randy Hundley strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman out, second baseman Glenn Beckert to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Larry Dierker strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera out, third baseman Ron Santo to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Fergie Jenkins strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub.

Houston Astros Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke singles on a to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Ron Santo. Denis Menke to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub flies out to third baseman Ron Santo.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte singles on a to third baseman Ron Santo. Denis Menke to 3rd. Jimmy Wynn to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas out, second baseman Glenn Beckert to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert singles on a to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo hits a home run (21). Glenn Beckert scores. Billy Williams scores.

    Houston Astros
    0
    Chicago Cubs
    3
  4. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks out to left fielder Bob Aspromonte.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Randy Hundley grounds into a double play, second baseman Jose Herrera to shortstop Denis Menke to first baseman Rusty Staub. Willie Smith out at 2nd. Randy Hundley out at 1st.

Houston Astros Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman doubles (18) on a to right fielder Billy Williams.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Larry Dierker strikes out swinging, catcher Randy Hundley to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera pops out to second baseman Glenn Beckert.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke hits a home run (6). John Bateman scores.

    Houston Astros
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips out, third baseman Doug Rader to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Fergie Jenkins pops out to second baseman Jose Herrera.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader doubles (14) on a to left fielder Willie Smith.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas singles on a to right fielder Billy Williams. Doug Rader scores.

    Houston Astros
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman grounds out to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert singles on a to left fielder Bob Aspromonte.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams out to right fielder Lee Thomas.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo hits a home run (22). Glenn Beckert scores.

    Houston Astros
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  4. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks hit by pitch.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith strikes out swinging.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Randy Hundley flies out to catcher John Bateman.

Houston Astros Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Adlesh singles on a to left fielder Billy Williams.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera singles on a to right fielder Jim Hickman. Dave Adlesh to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke lines out to left fielder Billy Williams.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Ron Santo. Dave Adlesh out at 3rd.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips out, shortstop Denis Menke to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Fergie Jenkins pops out to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub.

Houston Astros Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas lines out to second baseman Glenn Beckert.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams doubles (24) on a to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks pops out to second baseman Jose Herrera.

Houston Astros Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Julio Gotay strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera out to left fielder Billy Williams.

Date
August 30, 1968 (Fri) @ 8:33 AM
Series
1 of 3
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
10,054
First Pitch
6:30 PM
Duration
2h 15m
Weather
Cloudy / 70°F

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