Final
Houston Astros
Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
63-71 8 Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
67-66 5 Chicago Cubs
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Win Probability

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

    Rafael Landestoy out to center fielder Greg Gross.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Keith Drumright out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Terry Puhl out, third baseman Rodney Scott to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross out to center fielder Terry Puhl.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner singles on a line drive to center fielder Terry Puhl. Bill Buckner to 2nd. Bill Buckner advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Terry Puhl.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman out to left fielder Denny Walling.

Houston Astros Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cruz singles on a ground ball to shortstop Ivan De Jesus.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Enos Cabell out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bob Watson out, third baseman Rodney Scott to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Denny Walling out, catcher Dave Rader to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer singles on a line drive to center fielder Terry Puhl.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo pops out to second baseman Keith Drumright.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Denny Walling. Bobby Murcer scores.

    Houston Astros
    0
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus pops out to left fielder Denny Walling.

Houston Astros Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bruce Bochy singles on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Lemongello grounds into a force out, first baseman Bill Buckner to shortstop Ivan De Jesus. Bruce Bochy out at 2nd. Mark Lemongello to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Landestoy grounds out to first baseman Bill Buckner. Mark Lemongello to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Keith Drumright singles on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman. Mark Lemongello to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Terry Puhl strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Denny Walling.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross triples (7) on a line drive to center fielder Terry Puhl. Rick Reuschel scores.

    Houston Astros
    0
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  3. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott out, second baseman Keith Drumright to first baseman Bob Watson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner hits into a double play, left fielder Denny Walling to catcher Bruce Bochy. Greg Gross out at home. Bill Buckner out at 1st.

Houston Astros Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cruz singles on a ground ball to third baseman Rodney Scott.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Enos Cabell strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bob Watson singles on a ground ball to third baseman Rodney Scott.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Denny Walling doubles (7) on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Bob Watson to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bruce Bochy strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo grounds into a force out, second baseman Keith Drumright to shortstop Rafael Landestoy. Bobby Murcer out at 2nd. Manny Trillo to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Bruce Bochy to shortstop Rafael Landestoy.

Houston Astros Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Lemongello singles on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Murcer.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Landestoy grounds into a force out, second baseman Manny Trillo to shortstop Ivan De Jesus. Mark Lemongello out at 2nd. Rafael Landestoy to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Keith Drumright out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Terry Puhl singles on a bunt ground ball to catcher Dave Rader. Rafael Landestoy to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cruz singles on a to third baseman Rodney Scott. Rafael Landestoy to 3rd. Terry Puhl to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Enos Cabell grounds into a force out, third baseman Rodney Scott to second baseman Manny Trillo. Jose Cruz out at 2nd. Enos Cabell to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader singles on a to right fielder Jose Cruz. Dave Rader advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Jose Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus hit by pitch.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel lines out to shortstop Rafael Landestoy.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross pops out to shortstop Rafael Landestoy.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott walks. Ivan De Jesus to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out to center fielder Terry Puhl.

Houston Astros Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bob Watson called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Denny Walling bunt grounds out, catcher Dave Rader to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bruce Bochy grounds out to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman out, third baseman Enos Cabell to first baseman Bob Watson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer out, second baseman Keith Drumright to first baseman Bob Watson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo lines out to center fielder Terry Puhl.

Houston Astros Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Lemongello out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Landestoy out to center fielder Greg Gross.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Keith Drumright out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader out to right fielder Jose Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel out, third baseman Enos Cabell to first baseman Bob Watson.

Houston Astros Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Terry Puhl out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cruz lines out to shortstop Ivan De Jesus.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Enos Cabell lines out to shortstop Ivan De Jesus.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross doubles (11) on a line drive to center fielder Terry Puhl.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rodney Scott hits a sacrifice bunt. Greg Gross to 3rd. Rodney Scott to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Jose Cruz. Greg Gross scores. Rodney Scott scores.

    Houston Astros
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    4
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman pops out to third baseman Enos Cabell.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Joaquin Andujar intentionally walks Bobby Murcer.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jose Cruz. Bill Buckner scores. Bobby Murcer to 2nd.

    Houston Astros
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  7. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader lines out to right fielder Jose Cruz.

Houston Astros Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bob Watson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jerry White.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Denny Walling singles on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Bob Watson to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Wilbur Howard grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Manny Trillo. Bob Watson scores. Denny Walling out at 2nd. Wilbur Howard to 1st.

    Houston Astros
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  4. B
    S
    O

    Jesus Alou singles on a line drive to center fielder Jerry White. Wilbur Howard to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Landestoy pops out to left fielder Greg Gross.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Keith Drumright singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jerry White. Jimmy Sexton scores.

    Houston Astros
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  7. B
    S
    O

    Terry Puhl singles on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Keith Drumright to 3rd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cruz walks. Terry Puhl to 2nd.

  9. B
    S
    O

    Enos Cabell reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Ivan De Jesus. Keith Drumright scores. Terry Puhl scores. Jose Cruz to 3rd.

    Houston Astros
    6
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  10. B
    S
    O

    Bob Watson singles on a ground ball to second baseman Manny Trillo. Jose Cruz scores. Enos Cabell to 3rd.

    Houston Astros
    7
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  11. B
    S
    O

    Denny Walling singles on a line drive to left fielder Greg Gross. Enos Cabell scores. Bob Watson to 3rd.

    Houston Astros
    8
    Chicago Cubs
    5
  12. B
    S
    O

    Wilbur Howard grounds into a force out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to second baseman Manny Trillo. Denny Walling out at 2nd. Wilbur Howard to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus lines out to left fielder Denny Walling.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Gene Clines out to center fielder Terry Puhl.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Vail reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Rafael Landestoy.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson called out on strikes.

Date
September 2, 1978 (Sat) @ 8:33 AM
Series
2 of 4
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
24,064
First Pitch
5:00 PM
Duration
3h 2m
Weather
Sunny / 82°F / Wind: 13 mph, mph

  • Decisions

    Chicago Cubs
    Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Gross LF42110000.271.688
    Vail PH10000000.294.705
    Scott 3B20100110.278.722
    Johnson PH10000010.215.632
    Buckner 1B42120000.315.746
    Kingman LF40000010.244.842
    White CF00000000.243.625
    Murcer RF21100201.278.771
    Trillo 2B30010000.258.659
    Rader C31010000.206.582
    De Jesus Sr. SS30000010.264.694
    Cox C00000000.269.708
    Clines PH10000000.262.659

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Reuschel P8.056113300403.04
    Sutter P0.2533100002.74
    Hernandez P0.0401001003.96
    McGlothen P0.11021000003.50