Final
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pirates PIT
51-58 4 Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
58-54 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 center fielder Rodney Scott.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen doubles (1) on a to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell singles on a line drive to right fielder Mike Vail. Manny Sanguillen scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker singles on a to left fielder Dave Kingman. Willie Stargell to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  6. B
    S
    O

    John Milner out, first baseman Bill Buckner to pitcher Dave Roberts.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus lines out to right fielder Dave Parker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner walks. Rodney Scott to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail singles on a ground ball to center fielder Bill Robinson. Rodney Scott scores. Bill Buckner to 2nd.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson walks. Bill Buckner to 3rd. Mike Vail to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

  7. B
    S
    O

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

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jim Rooker out to right fielder Mike Vail.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell out, third baseman Dale Berra to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  2. B
    S
    O

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

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus pops out to left fielder John Milner.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras doubles (24) on a ground ball to third baseman Davey Johnson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner. Frank Taveras to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

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

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker out, third baseman Davey Johnson to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out, shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail triples (3) on a line drive to left fielder John Milner.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson pops out to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    John Milner out, pitcher Dave Roberts to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett lines out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman out to right fielder Dave Parker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo out to center fielder Bill Robinson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Rooker out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras pops out to center fielder Rodney Scott.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Jim Rooker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Jim Rooker. Dave Roberts to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott hit by pitch. Dave Roberts to 3rd. Ivan De Jesus to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner doubles (15) on a line drive to right fielder Dave Parker. Dave Roberts scores. Ivan De Jesus scores. Rodney Scott scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail out to center fielder Bill Robinson. Bill Buckner to 3rd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo out, second baseman Rennie Stennett to first baseman Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell singles on a ground ball to right fielder Mike Vail.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker doubles (18) on a to right fielder Mike Vail. Willie Stargell to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson doubles (25) on a line drive to center fielder Rodney Scott. Willie Stargell scores. Dave Parker scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    John Milner lines out to right fielder Mike Vail.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Frank Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts grounds out to first baseman Willie Stargell. Tim Blackwell to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus out, third baseman Dale Berra to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder John Milner. Tim Blackwell scores.

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  5. B
    S
    O

    Ed Whitson intentionally walks Bill Buckner.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail out, shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rennie Stennett out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Larry Biittner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dale Berra strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Duffy Dyer strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Dale Berra.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman lines out to left fielder John Milner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo flies out to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell out, shortstop Frank Taveras to first baseman Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Frank Taveras out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Larry Biittner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Sanguillen singles on a line drive to center fielder Jerry White.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Stargell grounds into a double play, second baseman Manny Trillo to shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Larry Biittner. Manny Sanguillen out at 2nd. Willie Stargell out at 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dave Parker.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus grounds into a force out, catcher Manny Sanguillen to shortstop Frank Taveras. Dave Roberts out at 2nd. Ivan De Jesus to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gene Clines pops out to first baseman Willie Stargell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Larry Biittner singles on a line drive to right fielder Dave Parker. Ivan De Jesus to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail strikes out swinging.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Parker strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Robinson strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Milner out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Larry Biittner.

:( No highlights
Date
August 9, 1978 (Wed) @ 8:33 AM
Series
3 of 3
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
23,310
First Pitch
7:30 PM
Duration
2h 37m
Weather
Sunny / 78°F / Wind: 12 mph, mph

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