Final
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pirates PIT
51-57 9 Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
57-54 5 Chicago Cubs
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Win Probability

PIT CHC
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Pittsburgh Pirates Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras out to right fielder Bobby Murcer.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell hit by pitch.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker singles on a ground ball to center fielder Greg Gross. Willie Stargell to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus flies out to right fielder Dave Parker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross out, pitcher Don Robinson to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner lines out to center fielder Bill Robinson.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Milner out, first baseman Bill Buckner to pitcher Rick Reuschel.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett out to center fielder Greg Gross.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer out to center fielder Bill Robinson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson singles on a line drive to right fielder Dave Parker.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo singles on a line drive to right fielder Dave Parker. Davey Johnson to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader pops out to shortstop Frank Taveras.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Robinson doubles (2) on a ground ball to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Rick Reuschel to first baseman Bill Buckner. Don Robinson to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen reaches on a fielder's choice out, second baseman Manny Trillo to catcher Dave Rader. Don Robinson out at home.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell triples (2) on a to left fielder Dave Kingman. Manny Sanguillen scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker hits a home run (17). Willie Stargell scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  6. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson lines out to right fielder Bobby Murcer.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel singles on a line drive to center fielder Bill Robinson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus singles on a line drive to center fielder Bill Robinson. Rick Reuschel to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Rennie Stennett. Rick Reuschel scores. Ivan De Jesus out at 2nd. Greg Gross to 1st.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dave Parker. Greg Gross to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer doubles (15) on a ground ball to right fielder Dave Parker. Greg Gross scores. Bill Buckner to 3rd.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson pops out to shortstop Frank Taveras.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman out to left fielder John Milner.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Milner walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett pops out to second baseman Manny Trillo.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra singles on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman. John Milner to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Don Robinson out to center fielder Greg Gross. John Milner to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    John Milner out at home, catcher Dave Rader to pitcher Rick Reuschel.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo out, shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader out, second baseman Rennie Stennett to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell singles on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman. Frank Taveras scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker doubles (17) on a ground ball to left fielder Dave Kingman. Willie Stargell to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Willie Hernandez intentionally walks Bill Robinson.

  6. B
    S
    O

    John Milner hits a grand slam (4) to right field. Willie Stargell scores. Dave Parker scores. Bill Robinson scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    8
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  7. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra out, third baseman Davey Johnson to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus strikes out swinging, catcher Manny Sanguillen to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross out, shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out, second baseman Rennie Stennett to first baseman Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Don Robinson out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras hit by pitch.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen singles on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman. Frank Taveras to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker singles on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Frank Taveras scores. Manny Sanguillen to 3rd.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    9
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson grounds into a force out, third baseman Davey Johnson to second baseman Manny Trillo. Dave Parker out at 2nd. Bill Robinson to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer out to left fielder John Milner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson out to center fielder Bill Robinson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Milner out, first baseman Bill Buckner to pitcher Lynn McGlothen.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett out to center fielder Greg Gross.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra reaches on catcher interference by Dave Rader. Dale Berra to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Don Robinson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Dave Kingman. Dale Berra to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras pops out to third baseman Davey Johnson.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo singles on a line drive to right fielder Dave Parker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader grounds into a double play, second baseman Rennie Stennett to shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell. Manny Trillo out at 2nd. Dave Rader out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lynn McGlothen out, third baseman Dale Berra to first baseman Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen out, pitcher Lynn McGlothen to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker singles on a line drive to center fielder Greg Gross.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Omar Moreno out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross singles on a ground ball to center fielder Omar Moreno. Ivan De Jesus to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner grounds into a force out, second baseman Rennie Stennett to shortstop Frank Taveras. Ivan De Jesus scores. Greg Gross out at 2nd. Bill Buckner to 1st.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    9
    Chicago Cubs
    3
  4. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer pops out to second baseman Rennie Stennett.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson homers (3) on a line drive to left field. Bill Buckner scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    9
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  6. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman singles on a to center fielder Omar Moreno.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott out, shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Milner lines out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett doubles (7) on a line drive to center fielder Greg Gross.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Kent Tekulve grounds out to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Larry Biittner out to center fielder Omar Moreno.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jerry White singles on a line drive to center fielder Omar Moreno.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail grounds into a double play, third baseman Dale Berra to second baseman Rennie Stennett to first baseman Willie Stargell. Jerry White out at 2nd. Mike Vail out at 1st.

:( No highlights
Date
August 8, 1978 (Tue) @ 8:33 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
26,037
First Pitch
7:35 PM
Duration
2h 47m
Weather
Sunny / 84°F / Wind: 18 mph, mph

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