Final
New York Mets
New York Mets Mets Mets NYM
65-94 3 New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
77-82 2 Chicago Cubs
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Win Probability

NYM CHC
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New York Mets Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gil Flores singles on a ground ball to pitcher Rick Reuschel.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tim Foli singles on a ground ball to left fielder Dave Kingman. Gil Flores to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Steve Henderson grounds into a double play, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Bill Buckner. Gil Flores scores. Tim Foli out at 2nd. Steve Henderson out at 1st.

    New York Mets
    1
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

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

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus singles on a line drive to left fielder Steve Henderson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross singles on a line drive to center fielder Gil Flores. Ivan De Jesus to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner out to left fielder Steve Henderson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer walks. Ivan De Jesus to 3rd. Greg Gross to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo pops out to center fielder Gil Flores.

New York Mets Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dan Norman walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ron Hodges out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Elliott Maddox out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Bill Buckner. Dan Norman to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel intentionally walks Doug Flynn.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Nino Espinosa strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader out, pitcher Nino Espinosa to first baseman Willie Montanez.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mick Kelleher out, second baseman Doug Flynn to first baseman Willie Montanez.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel hit by pitch.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus out, shortstop Tim Foli to first baseman Willie Montanez.

New York Mets Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gil Flores singles on a ground ball to center fielder Greg Gross.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tim Foli out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Rick Reuschel to first baseman Bill Buckner. Gil Flores to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Steve Henderson out to right fielder Bobby Murcer. Gil Flores to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez lines out to shortstop Ivan De Jesus.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross out to right fielder Dan Norman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Murcer grounds into a force out, first baseman Willie Montanez to shortstop Tim Foli. Bill Buckner out at 2nd. Bobby Murcer to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman strikes out swinging.

New York Mets Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dan Norman pops out to right fielder Greg Gross.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ron Hodges out, third baseman Mick Kelleher to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Elliott Maddox singles on a ground ball to center fielder Scot Thompson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Doug Flynn triples (8) on a to center fielder Scot Thompson. Elliott Maddox scores.

    New York Mets
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Nino Espinosa strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo out, third baseman Elliott Maddox to first baseman Willie Montanez.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader singles on a line drive to center fielder Gil Flores.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mick Kelleher flies out to first baseman Willie Montanez.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel strikes out swinging.

New York Mets Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gil Flores strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tim Foli pops out to shortstop Ivan De Jesus.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Steve Henderson singles on a ground ball to shortstop Ivan De Jesus.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Montanez walks. Steve Henderson to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dan Norman singles on a line drive to center fielder Scot Thompson. Steve Henderson scores. Willie Montanez to 2nd.

    New York Mets
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    0
  6. B
    S
    O

    Ron Hodges grounds into a force out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to second baseman Manny Trillo. Dan Norman out at 2nd. Ron Hodges to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steve Henderson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Doug Flynn. Ivan De Jesus scores.

    New York Mets
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner singles on a line drive to right fielder Dan Norman. Greg Gross to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scot Thompson out to left fielder Steve Henderson.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman grounds into a force out, third baseman Elliott Maddox to second baseman Doug Flynn. Greg Gross scores. Bill Buckner out at 2nd. Dave Kingman to 1st.

    New York Mets
    3
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo pops out to second baseman Doug Flynn.

New York Mets Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Elliott Maddox out to center fielder Scot Thompson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Doug Flynn pops out to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Nino Espinosa out, pitcher Rick Reuschel to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader singles on a line drive to center fielder Gil Flores.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mick Kelleher out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Nino Espinosa to second baseman Doug Flynn. Dave Rader to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reuschel strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus out, shortstop Tim Foli to first baseman Willie Montanez.

New York Mets Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gil Flores flies out to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tim Foli out to center fielder Scot Thompson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Steve Henderson out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner pops out to third baseman Elliott Maddox.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scot Thompson reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Tim Foli.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Kingman out to center fielder Gil Flores.

New York Mets Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

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

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dan Norman out, third baseman Mick Kelleher to first baseman Bill Buckner.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ron Hodges singles on a line drive to left fielder Dave Kingman.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Elliott Maddox lines out to left fielder Dave Kingman.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Trillo out to right fielder Dan Norman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Rader singles on a line drive to left fielder Steve Henderson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gene Clines strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Davey Johnson out to right fielder Dan Norman.

New York Mets Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Doug Flynn strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Lenny Randle walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gil Flores bunt grounds out, pitcher Donnie Moore to first baseman Bill Buckner. Lenny Randle to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tim Foli out, third baseman Rodney Scott to first baseman Bill Buckner.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan De Jesus out to center fielder Gil Flores.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Greg Gross out, second baseman Doug Flynn to first baseman Willie Montanez.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Buckner singles on a line drive to right fielder Dan Norman.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scot Thompson grounds into a force out, second baseman Doug Flynn to shortstop Tim Foli. Rudy Meoli out at 2nd. Scot Thompson to 1st.

Date
September 29, 1978 (Fri) @ 8:33 AM
Series
1 of 4
Venue
Wrigley Field
First Pitch
5:00 PM
Duration
2h 33m
Weather
Sunny / 67°F / Wind: 16 mph, mph

  • Decisions

    Chicago Cubs
    Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    De Jesus Sr. SS52100001.276.709
    Gross RF51100010.269.679
    Buckner 1B42000100.320.761
    Meoli PR00000000.111.458
    Murcer RF10000100.281.781
    Thompson CF30000000.333.688
    Kingman LF40010020.258.867
    Trillo 2B40000000.261.652
    Rader C43000000.202.573
    Scott 3B00000001.278.710
    Kelleher 3B20000000.244.555
    Biittner PH00000000.257.639
    Clines PH10000010.260.648
    Blackwell C00000000.223.619
    Johnson PH10000000.232.678

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Reuschel P8.05383303303.41
    Moore P1.01200001104.07