Final
Houston Astros
Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
64-73 6 Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
71-67 2 Chicago Cubs
123456789RHELOB
10101210067012
010000100210112

Win Probability

HOU CHC
123456789
Houston Astros Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn walks. Denis Menke to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub singles on a to center fielder Adolfo Phillips. Denis Menke scores. Jimmy Wynn to 2nd.

    Houston Astros
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader lines out to right fielder Billy Williams.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger out to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert doubles (28) on a line drive to right fielder Lee Thomas.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams out to right fielder Lee Thomas.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas bunt pops out to pitcher Joe Niekro.

  2. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Don Wilson grounds into a force out, first baseman Ernie Banks to shortstop Don Kessinger. John Bateman out at 2nd. Don Wilson to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera grounds into a force out, shortstop Don Kessinger to second baseman Glenn Beckert. Don Wilson out at 2nd. Jose Herrera to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks doubles (25) on a line drive to left fielder Bob Aspromonte.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith out to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Randy Hundley singles on a to shortstop Denis Menke. Ernie Banks to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Jimmy Wynn. Ernie Banks scores. Randy Hundley to 2nd.

    Houston Astros
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Joe Niekro strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke singles on a to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn singles on a line drive to left fielder Willie Smith. Denis Menke to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader walks. Denis Menke to 3rd. Jimmy Wynn to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Billy Williams. Denis Menke scores. Jimmy Wynn to 3rd. Doug Rader to 2nd.

    Houston Astros
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  6. B
    S
    O

    Joe Niekro intentionally walks Lee Thomas.

  7. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman grounds into a force out, second baseman Glenn Beckert to shortstop Don Kessinger. Lee Thomas out at 2nd. John Bateman to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger out to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert singles on a to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Wilson out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  2. B
    S
    O

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

  3. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke out, third baseman Ron Santo to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith pops out to shortstop Denis Menke.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Randy Hundley singles on a to second baseman Jose Herrera.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub walks. Jimmy Wynn to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader singles on a to left fielder Willie Smith. Jimmy Wynn scores. Rusty Staub to 2nd.

    Houston Astros
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte lines into a double play, second baseman Glenn Beckert to shortstop Don Kessinger. Rusty Staub out at 3rd. Bob Aspromonte out at 1st.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas out, third baseman Ron Santo to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jack Lamabe walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger out to left fielder Bob Aspromonte.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert walks. Jack Lamabe to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams singles on a to right fielder Lee Thomas. Jack Lamabe to 3rd. Glenn Beckert to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo lines into a double play, second baseman Jose Herrera to shortstop Denis Menke. Glenn Beckert out at 3rd. Ron Santo out at 1st.

Houston Astros Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman singles on a to right fielder Billy Williams.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Don Wilson out on a sacrifice bunt. John Bateman to 2nd. Don Wilson to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera hits a sacrifice bunt. Fielding error by second baseman Glenn Beckert. John Bateman scores. Don Wilson to 3rd. Jose Herrera to 1st.

    Houston Astros
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn grounds into a force out, third baseman Ron Santo to second baseman Glenn Beckert. Don Wilson scores. Jose Herrera out at 2nd. Jimmy Wynn to 1st.

    Houston Astros
    5
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jack Lamabe intentionally walks Rusty Staub.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader walks. Jimmy Wynn to 3rd. Rusty Staub to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte lines out to second baseman Glenn Beckert.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks pops out to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith singles on a line drive to center fielder Jimmy Wynn.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Randy Hundley grounds out to first baseman Rusty Staub. Willie Smith to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips pops out to shortstop Denis Menke.

Houston Astros Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  2. B
    S
    O

    John Bateman out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Don Wilson hits a home run (1).

    Houston Astros
    6
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Herrera out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Al Spangler walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger walks. Al Spangler to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert walks. Al Spangler to 3rd. Don Kessinger to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams flies into a sacrifice double play, center fielder Jimmy Wynn to third baseman Doug Rader. Al Spangler scores. Don Kessinger out at 3rd.

    Houston Astros
    6
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo singles on a to right fielder Lee Thomas. Glenn Beckert to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks out, pitcher Tom Dukes to first baseman Rusty Staub.

Houston Astros Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Denis Menke out, shortstop Don Kessinger to first baseman Ernie Banks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jimmy Wynn flies out to shortstop Don Kessinger.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Staub out, second baseman Glenn Beckert to first baseman Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willie Smith out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Randy Bobb out, shortstop Denis Menke to first baseman Rusty Staub.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Adolfo Phillips doubles (14) on a line drive to left fielder Bob Aspromonte.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dick Nen flies out to third baseman Doug Rader.

Houston Astros Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Doug Rader singles on a to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Aspromonte strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lee Thomas out, second baseman Glenn Beckert to pitcher Phil Regan. Doug Rader to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Phil Regan intentionally walks John Bateman.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Tom Dukes out to center fielder Adolfo Phillips.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Kessinger singles on a to left fielder Bob Aspromonte.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Beckert out, second baseman Jose Herrera to first baseman Rusty Staub. Don Kessinger to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Williams strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ron Santo reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Doug Rader. Don Kessinger to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Banks out, third baseman Doug Rader to first baseman Rusty Staub.

Date
August 31, 1968 (Sat) @ 8:33 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
16,132
First Pitch
6:15 PM
Duration
3h 12m
Weather
Cloudy

    • Decisions