Final
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves Braves Braves ATL
55-64 9 Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
61-57 0 Chicago Cubs
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Win Probability

ATL CHC
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Atlanta Braves Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Royster out, third baseman Davey Johnson to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rowland Office out, second baseman Rodney Scott to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews out, pitcher Mike Krukow to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus strikes out swinging, catcher Joe Nolan to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jerry White out, second baseman Chico Ruiz to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out to left fielder Jeff Burroughs.

Atlanta Braves Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jeff Burroughs walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Horner doubles (12) on a to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Jeff Burroughs to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Nolan reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Rodney Scott. Jeff Burroughs scores. Bob Horner scores. Joe Nolan to 2nd.

    Atlanta Braves
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dale Murphy out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Bill Buckner. Joe Nolan to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Chico Ruiz pops out to second baseman Rodney Scott.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Phil Niekro out, third baseman Davey Johnson to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer out, second baseman Chico Ruiz to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman pops out to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chico Ruiz.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott out, second baseman Chico Ruiz to first baseman Dale Murphy.

Atlanta Braves Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Royster walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rowland Office out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell out, second baseman Chico Ruiz to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Krukow strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus out, pitcher Phil Niekro to first baseman Dale Murphy.

Atlanta Braves Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jeff Burroughs out to center fielder Jerry White.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Horner out, third baseman Davey Johnson to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Nolan singles on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Murcer.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dale Murphy strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jerry White walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out to left fielder Jeff Burroughs.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

Atlanta Braves Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chico Ruiz out to center fielder Jerry White.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Phil Niekro out to right fielder Bobby Murcer.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Royster out, second baseman Rodney Scott to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson out to right fielder Gary Matthews.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott out, pitcher Phil Niekro to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell singles on a to left fielder Jeff Burroughs.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Krukow pops out to catcher Joe Nolan.

Atlanta Braves Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rowland Office out, first baseman Bill Buckner to pitcher Mike Krukow.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jeff Burroughs hits a home run (18). Gary Matthews scores.

    Atlanta Braves
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Bob Horner out to center fielder Jerry White.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Joe Nolan hits a home run (3).

    Atlanta Braves
    5
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  6. B
    S
    O

    Dale Murphy strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus out, third baseman Bob Horner to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jerry White grounds out to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out, second baseman Chico Ruiz to first baseman Dale Murphy.

Atlanta Braves Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chico Ruiz singles on a line drive to center fielder Jerry White.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Phil Niekro out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Tim Blackwell to second baseman Rodney Scott. Chico Ruiz to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Royster out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Bill Buckner. Chico Ruiz to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rowland Office singles on a ground ball to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Chico Ruiz scores.

    Atlanta Braves
    6
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews grounds into a force out, third baseman Davey Johnson to second baseman Rodney Scott. Rowland Office out at 2nd. Gary Matthews to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer grounds out to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman out, shortstop Jerry Royster to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson out to left fielder Jeff Burroughs.

Atlanta Braves Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jeff Burroughs singles on a line drive to center fielder Jerry White.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bob Horner hits a home run (14). Barry Bonnell scores.

    Atlanta Braves
    8
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Nolan out, second baseman Rodney Scott to pitcher Ray Burris.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dale Murphy hits a home run (19).

    Atlanta Braves
    9
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Chico Ruiz pops out to third baseman Mick Kelleher.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Phil Niekro strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott out, second baseman Chico Ruiz to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tim Blackwell singles on a line drive to left fielder Barry Bonnell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mick Kelleher out to left fielder Barry Bonnell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus strikes out swinging.

Atlanta Braves Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jerry Royster walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rowland Office out, second baseman Rodney Scott to first baseman Bill Buckner. Jerry Royster to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Barry Bonnell walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bob Horner strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jerry White flies out to catcher Joe Nolan.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out, shortstop Jerry Royster to first baseman Dale Murphy.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer out to center fielder Rowland Office.

:( No highlights
Date
August 16, 1978 (Wed) @ 8:33 AM
Series
3 of 3
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
19,828
First Pitch
5:00 PM
Duration
2h 6m
Weather
Sunny / 77°F / Wind: 16 mph, mph

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