Final
New York Mets
New York Mets Mets Mets NYM
76-64 5 New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
59-83 7 Chicago Cubs
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Win Probability

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

    Brian McRae grounds out, shortstop Manny Alexander to first baseman Mark Grace.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Edgardo Alfonzo hit by pitch.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Olerud singles on a ground ball to left fielder Doug Glanville. Edgardo Alfonzo to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Todd Hundley reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Manny Alexander. Edgardo Alfonzo to 3rd. John Olerud to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Bernard Gilkey grounds into a double play, shortstop Manny Alexander to second baseman Jose Hernandez to first baseman Mark Grace. Todd Hundley out at 2nd. Bernard Gilkey out at 1st.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lance Johnson flies out to left fielder Bernard Gilkey.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Doug Glanville reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Rey Ordonez.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grace lines out to right fielder Butch Huskey.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Sammy Sosa pops out to shortstop Rey Ordonez.

New York Mets Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Baerga flies out to center fielder Lance Johnson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Butch Huskey hits a home run (20).

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

    Rey Ordonez grounds out, shortstop Manny Alexander to first baseman Mark Grace.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reed strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Orie grounds out, third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo to first baseman John Olerud.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Servais strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Hernandez called out on strikes.

New York Mets Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brian McRae strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Edgardo Alfonzo grounds out, second baseman Jose Hernandez to first baseman Mark Grace.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Olerud doubles (31) on a line drive to center fielder Lance Johnson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Todd Hundley grounds out to first baseman Mark Grace.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Manny Alexander singles on a ground ball to second baseman Carlos Baerga.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Batista strikes out on a foul bunt.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lance Johnson hits a home run (4).

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

    Doug Glanville flies out to right fielder Butch Huskey.

New York Mets Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bernard Gilkey doubles (22) on a ground ball to left fielder Doug Glanville.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Baerga strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Batista intentionally walks Butch Huskey.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rey Ordonez lines out to center fielder Lance Johnson.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rick Reed strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grace pops out to shortstop Rey Ordonez.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Sammy Sosa grounds out, first baseman John Olerud to pitcher Rick Reed.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Orie grounds out, third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo to first baseman John Olerud.

New York Mets Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brian McRae grounds out to first baseman Mark Grace.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Edgardo Alfonzo grounds out, shortstop Manny Alexander to first baseman Mark Grace.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Olerud lines out to left fielder Doug Glanville.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Servais called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Hernandez flies out to right fielder Butch Huskey.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Manny Alexander singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bernard Gilkey.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Batista grounds into a force out, shortstop Rey Ordonez to second baseman Carlos Baerga. Manny Alexander out at 2nd. Miguel Batista to 1st.

New York Mets Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Todd Hundley strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bernard Gilkey strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Baerga grounds out, second baseman Jose Hernandez to first baseman Mark Grace.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lance Johnson singles on a line drive to left fielder Bernard Gilkey.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Doug Glanville pops out to second baseman Carlos Baerga.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grace grounds out to first baseman John Olerud. Lance Johnson to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Sammy Sosa pops out to catcher Todd Hundley.

New York Mets Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Butch Huskey walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rey Ordonez out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Mark Grace to second baseman Jose Hernandez. Butch Huskey to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Petagine grounds out, second baseman Jose Hernandez to first baseman Mark Grace. Butch Huskey to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Brian McRae singles on a line drive to right fielder Sammy Sosa. Butch Huskey scores.

    New York Mets
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Edgardo Alfonzo flies out to right fielder Sammy Sosa.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Orie strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Servais doubles (19) on a line drive to right fielder Butch Huskey.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Hernandez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Butch Huskey. Scott Servais scores.

    New York Mets
    2
    Chicago Cubs
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Manny Alexander grounds into a double play, pitcher Turk Wendell to shortstop Rey Ordonez to first baseman John Olerud. Jose Hernandez out at 2nd. Manny Alexander out at 1st.

New York Mets Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Olerud grounds out, pitcher Ramon Tatis to first baseman Mark Grace.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Todd Hundley walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bernard Gilkey doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Doug Glanville. Carlos Mendoza to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Baerga singles on a line drive to right fielder Sammy Sosa. Carlos Mendoza scores. Bernard Gilkey to 3rd.

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

    Butch Huskey lines out to right fielder Sammy Sosa. Carlos Baerga to 3rd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Rey Ordonez flies out to center fielder Lance Johnson.

Chicago Cubs Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ryne Sandberg hits a home run (11).

    New York Mets
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    3
  2. B
    S
    O

    Lance Johnson grounds out, second baseman Carlos Baerga to first baseman John Olerud.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Doug Glanville singles on a line drive to center fielder Brian McRae.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mark Grace doubles (28) on a ground ball to right fielder Carl Everett. Doug Glanville scores.

    New York Mets
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    John Franco intentionally walks Sammy Sosa.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Orie grounds into a force out, shortstop Rey Ordonez to third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo. Mark Grace out at 3rd. Sammy Sosa to 2nd. Kevin Orie to 1st.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Scott Servais hits a home run (6). Sammy Sosa scores. Kevin Orie scores.

    New York Mets
    4
    Chicago Cubs
    7
  8. B
    S
    O

    Jose Hernandez called out on strikes.

New York Mets Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Carl Everett singles on a line drive to center fielder Lance Johnson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brian McRae grounds out to first baseman Mark Grace. Carl Everett to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Edgardo Alfonzo singles on a line drive to center fielder Lance Johnson. Carl Everett scores.

    New York Mets
    5
    Chicago Cubs
    7
  4. B
    S
    O

    John Olerud strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Matt Franco strikes out swinging.

Date
September 6, 1997 (Sat) @ 8:33 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Wrigley Field
Attendance
38,849
First Pitch
8:07 PM
Duration
2h 51m
Weather
Sunny / 81°F / Wind: 15 mph, Out To CF mph

  • Decisions

    New York Mets
    New York Mets Mets Mets NYM
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    McRae CF51010010.241.698
    Alfonzo, E 3B41010000.325.849
    Olerud 1B52000010.288.850
    Hundley C30000110.269.941
    Mendoza PR00100000.000.000
    Castillo, Alb C00000000.205.524
    Franco PH10000010.302.782
    Gilkey LF42100010.238.720
    Baerga 2B41010010.291.728
    Huskey RF21211200.285.824
    Ordonez SS30000000.233.545
    Petagine PH10000000.000.000
    Everett RF11100000.254.741

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Reed P6.07341110402.96
    Wendell P1.01321100104.18
    Rojas P0.1922210004.68
    Franco P0.22023311102.70