Final/18
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
51-68 8 Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
57-62 6 Houston Astros
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Win Probability

CHC HOU
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Chicago Cubs Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre triples (10) on a line drive to right fielder Lance Berkman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis singles on a fly ball to center fielder Willy Taveras. Juan Pierre scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    1
    Houston Astros
    0
  3. B
    S
    O

    Angel Pagan grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Mike Lamb. Cesar Izturis to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez called out on strikes.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones hit by pitch.

  6. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras singles on a line drive to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb grounds out, pitcher Juan Mateo to first baseman John Mabry. Willy Taveras to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman called out on strikes.

Chicago Cubs Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno homers (5) on a fly ball to left field.

    Chicago Cubs
    2
    Houston Astros
    0
  2. B
    S
    O

    Henry Blanco singles on a ground ball to shortstop Adam Everett.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Juan Mateo out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Roger Clemens to second baseman Craig Biggio. Henry Blanco to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Mike Lamb. Henry Blanco to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Mike Lamb.

Houston Astros Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Luke Scott singles on a line drive to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Aubrey Huff lines out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett pops out to third baseman Aramis Ramirez in foul territory.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

Chicago Cubs Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Angel Pagan grounds out, first baseman Mike Lamb to pitcher Roger Clemens.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones lines out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

Houston Astros Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Roger Clemens grounds out, shortstop Cesar Izturis to first baseman John Mabry.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras lines out softly to second baseman Ronny Cedeno.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

Chicago Cubs Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry singles on a line drive to right fielder Lance Berkman.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Aubrey Huff to first baseman Mike Lamb. John Mabry to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Henry Blanco grounds out, third baseman Aubrey Huff to first baseman Mike Lamb.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Juan Mateo flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

Houston Astros Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb singles on a line drive to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman walks. Mike Lamb to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Luke Scott flies out to left fielder Angel Pagan. Mike Lamb to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Aubrey Huff doubles (20) on a line drive to center fielder Juan Pierre. Mike Lamb scores. Lance Berkman scores. Aubrey Huff out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Juan Pierre to second baseman Ronny Cedeno to first baseman John Mabry to third baseman Aramis Ramirez to first baseman John Mabry.

    Chicago Cubs
    2
    Houston Astros
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett lines out softly to first baseman John Mabry.

Chicago Cubs Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre grounds out, shortstop Adam Everett to first baseman Mike Lamb.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis grounds out, second baseman Craig Biggio to first baseman Mike Lamb.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Angel Pagan walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez singles on a line drive to right fielder Lance Berkman. Angel Pagan to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones homers (20) on a fly ball to center field. Angel Pagan scores. Aramis Ramirez scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    5
    Houston Astros
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Roger Clemens hit by pitch.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras called out on strikes.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio pops out to second baseman Ronny Cedeno.

Chicago Cubs Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno pops out to second baseman Craig Biggio.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Henry Blanco grounds out, shortstop Adam Everett to first baseman Mike Lamb.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ryan Theriot hit by pitch.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre strikes out on a foul tip.

Houston Astros Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb pops out to second baseman Ronny Cedeno.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman flies out to left fielder Angel Pagan.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Luke Scott singles on a ground ball to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Aubrey Huff singles on a line drive to center fielder Juan Pierre. Luke Scott to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett triples (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Angel Pagan. Luke Scott scores. Aubrey Huff scores.

    Chicago Cubs
    5
    Houston Astros
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Orlando Palmeiro doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Jacque Jones. Adam Everett scores. Brad Ausmus scores. Orlando Palmeiro out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Jacque Jones to second baseman Ronny Cedeno to third baseman Aramis Ramirez to shortstop Cesar Izturis to third baseman Aramis Ramirez.

    Chicago Cubs
    5
    Houston Astros
    6
Chicago Cubs Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Angel Pagan grounds into a force out, shortstop Adam Everett to second baseman Craig Biggio. Cesar Izturis out at 2nd. Angel Pagan to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Craig Biggio flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Lamb called out on strikes.

Chicago Cubs Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno lines out to right fielder Jason Lane.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Barrett flies out to right fielder Jason Lane.

Houston Astros Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Luke Scott singles on a ground ball to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Aubrey Huff singles on a ground ball to first baseman John Mabry. Luke Scott to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

Chicago Cubs Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Matt Murton homers (8) on a line drive to left field.

    Chicago Cubs
    6
    Houston Astros
    6
  2. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis singles on a line drive to left fielder Luke Scott.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Phil Nevin strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras. Cesar Izturis to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones grounds out, second baseman Chris Burke to first baseman Lance Berkman.

Houston Astros Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

Chicago Cubs Top 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Michael Barrett singles on a line drive to left fielder Luke Scott.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Murton strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chris Burke doubles (19) on a line drive to left fielder Matt Murton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre. Chris Burke to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Novoa intentionally walks Lance Berkman.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Roberto Novoa intentionally walks Luke Scott. Lance Berkman to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Aubrey Huff grounds into a force out, first baseman John Mabry to catcher Michael Barrett. Chris Burke out at home. Lance Berkman to 3rd. Luke Scott to 2nd. Aubrey Huff to 1st.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett pops out to second baseman Ronny Cedeno.

Chicago Cubs Top 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis bunt pops out to catcher Brad Ausmus.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Neifi Perez grounds into a double play, shortstop Adam Everett to second baseman Chris Burke to first baseman Lance Berkman. Juan Pierre out at 2nd. Neifi Perez out at 1st.

Houston Astros Bottom 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus grounds out to first baseman John Mabry.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

Chicago Cubs Top 12th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry pops out to third baseman Morgan Ensberg in foul territory.

Houston Astros Bottom 12th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chris Burke singles on a ground ball to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg walks. Chris Burke to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman flies into a force out, center fielder Juan Pierre to third baseman Aramis Ramirez. Chris Burke out at 3rd. Morgan Ensberg to 2nd. Lance Berkman to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Luke Scott flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Eric Munson strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Top 13th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno flies out to right fielder Jason Lane.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Barrett grounds out, first baseman Eric Munson to pitcher Dave Borkowski.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Matt Murton flies out to right fielder Jason Lane.

Houston Astros Bottom 13th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett strikes out swinging, catcher Michael Barrett to first baseman John Mabry.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus doubles (13) on a line drive to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

Chicago Cubs Top 14th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre lines out to right fielder Jason Lane.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis singles on a ground ball to left fielder Lance Berkman.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Zambrano grounds into a double play, second baseman Chris Burke to shortstop Adam Everett to first baseman Eric Munson. Cesar Izturis out at 2nd. Carlos Zambrano out at 1st.

Houston Astros Bottom 14th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chris Burke singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Murton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg flies out to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman strikes out swinging. Chris Burke steals (8) 2nd base.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Borkowski grounds out to first baseman John Mabry.

Chicago Cubs Top 15th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez flies out to right fielder Jason Lane.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry grounds out, second baseman Chris Burke to first baseman Eric Munson.

Houston Astros Bottom 15th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Eric Munson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jacque Jones.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Ryan Dempster to second baseman Ronny Cedeno. Eric Munson to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane flies out to left fielder Matt Murton.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras grounds into a force out, second baseman Ronny Cedeno to shortstop Cesar Izturis. Brad Ausmus out at 2nd. Willy Taveras to 1st.

Chicago Cubs Top 16th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Barrett pops out to second baseman Chris Burke.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Matt Murton grounds out, shortstop Adam Everett to first baseman Eric Munson.

Houston Astros Bottom 16th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chris Burke hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg grounds into a force out, first baseman John Mabry to shortstop Cesar Izturis. Chris Burke out at 2nd. Morgan Ensberg to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lance Berkman strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Borkowski grounds out, second baseman Ronny Cedeno to first baseman John Mabry.

Chicago Cubs Top 17th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre grounds out, shortstop Adam Everett to first baseman Eric Munson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Cesar Izturis flies out to center fielder Willy Taveras.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Marmol strikes out swinging.

Houston Astros Bottom 17th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Eric Munson strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Adam Everett grounds out, second baseman Ronny Cedeno to first baseman John Mabry.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Brad Ausmus singles on a line drive to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason Lane strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Top 18th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Aramis Ramirez doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Jason Lane.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jacque Jones singles on a line drive to right fielder Jason Lane. Aramis Ramirez to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Mabry pops out to third baseman Morgan Ensberg in foul territory.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ronny Cedeno grounds out, third baseman Morgan Ensberg to first baseman Eric Munson. Jacque Jones to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Borkowski intentionally walks Michael Barrett.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Matt Murton singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jason Lane. Aramis Ramirez scores. Jacque Jones scores. Michael Barrett to 3rd.

    Chicago Cubs
    8
    Houston Astros
    6
  7. B
    S
    O

    Juan Pierre grounds out to first baseman Eric Munson.

Houston Astros Bottom 18th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willy Taveras flies out to center fielder Juan Pierre.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Chris Burke grounds out, third baseman Aramis Ramirez to first baseman John Mabry.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Morgan Ensberg strikes out swinging.

Date
August 16, 2006 (Wed) @ 12:05 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Minute Maid Park
Attendance
41,531
First Pitch
12:05 AM
Duration
5h 36m
Weather
Roof Closed / 73°F / Wind: 0 mph, None mph

    • Decisions

    Chicago Cubs
    Chicago Cubs Cubs Cubs CHC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Pierre CF81100110.280.703
    Izturis, C SS84010000.259.655
    		 Pagán, A LF30100100.290.813
    		 Nevin PH10000010.232.758
    		 Perez, N PH10000000.256.616
    		 Zambrano PH10000000.170.578
    		 Marmol PH10000010.238.524
    Ramirez, Ar 3B83200030.281.886
    Jones, Jac RF72231020.277.801
    Mabry 1B81000030.221.663
    Cedeno, R 2B71111000.252.619
    		 Blanco, H C31000000.252.762
    Barrett C41000100.325.916
    		 Theriot PH00000001.3601.008
    Murton LF52131010.296.791
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Mateo, J P5.07842201213.00
    Ohman P0.21122200005.04
    Wuertz P0.11222201004.41
    Aardsma P0.21200000104.55
    Eyre, S P0.21620000102.60
    Howry P0.2500000003.10
    Novoa, R P2.02810002004.50
    Guzman, A P3.05420001306.68
    Dempster P3.05320001213.70
    Hill, R P2.02810000306.90
    Houston Astros
    Houston Astros Astros Astros HOU
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Taveras CF91000020.270.651
    		 Biggio 2B40000000.264.772
    Burke, C 2B43000001.284.815
    		 Lamb 1B41100010.313.861
    Ensberg 3B40000110.236.872
    Berkman LF60100230.3191.043
    		 Scott LF53100100.4331.168
    		 Huff 3B53120000.278.811
    Munson 1B31000020.206.633
    Everett SS71120010.239.630
    Ausmus C62100200.229.592
    		 Palmeiro PH11020000.229.590
    Lane, J RF50000020.209.731
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Clemens P6.09875521522.71
    Qualls P1.01510000204.07
    Wheeler, D P1.0800000002.90
    Lidge P0.21631110105.70
    Miller, T P0.2600000104.00
    Springer P0.21710000103.68
    Nieve P2.01500001004.02
    Borkowski P6.07042201203.48