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BAL  3
CAL  1
 BOS  7
OAK  6
 CLE  4
KCR  2
 DET  5
CHW  4
 TEX  5
@MIN  0
 NYY  5
SEA  3
(10)		 SEA  6
@NYY  1
 MIL  7
@TOR  4
(10)		 CHC  8
ATL  7
 LAD  2
MON  0
 HOU  5
@PIT  1
 SDP  3
NYM  2
(10)		 SFG  6
PHI  2
 STL 10
CIN  4
Standings at end of play this day

Wrigley Field, Attendance: 27,912

 Friday, August 19, 1988, 1:20
Time of Game: 3:00
Braves
7
41-80
Lost 3
6th, 29 GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Braves          0  3  0   2  0  0   1  0  1    7 10  0
Cubs            2  0  0   1  0  1   0  3  1    8 15  2
W: Rich Gossage (2-1), L: Jose Alvarez (3-6)
Winning Run scored with 1 out
 Cubs
8
59-60
Won 1
4th, 10½ GB

Batting Stats

Atlanta Braves               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
R Gant 2B                     4   0   0   0    1   1  .258  .746   39   25    1   7   
K Oberkfell 3B                4   1   2   4    0   0  .283  .702   25   15    0   1   SF
G Perry 1B                    5   0   2   0    0   0  .322  .773   16   10   13   0   
D Murphy RF                   4   0   0   1    0   3  .232  .783   18   12    2   0   SF
A Thomas SS                   4   0   1   0    0   1  .261  .655   15   10    3   4   
D James LF                    4   1   1   0    0   1  .280  .747   10    6    0   0   GDP
O Virgil C                    3   2   1   0    0   1  .240  .657   18    9    2   0   SB,HBP
  B Sutter P                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .500              0   0   
  J Alvarez P                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .429  .929              0   1   
T Blocker CF                  4   2   2   1    0   0  .192  .519   10    8    4   0   SB
R Mahler P                    3   0   1   1    0   1  .158  .348   15   11    0   3   
  B Benedict C                0   0   0   0    0   0  .240  .581              0   0   
  L Smith PH                  0   1   0   0    1   0  .188  .489    7    3    0   0   SB
  T Simmons C                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .234  .721              0   0   
Totals                       35   7  10   0    2   8              173  109   25  16
Batting Events
SF: D Murphy (2, off J Pico); K Oberkfell (8, off F DiPino).
HBP: O Virgil (5, by G Maddux).
TB: G Perry 2; T Blocker 2; K Oberkfell 2; O Virgil; R Mahler; A Thomas; D James.
GIDP: D James (10).
RBI: K Oberkfell 4 (39); R Mahler (5); T Blocker (5); D Murphy (63).
2-out RBI: K Oberkfell 3.
Team LOB: 6.
With RISP: 4 for 10.
Fielding Events
DP: 3. R Gant-A Thomas-G Perry; J Alvarez-A Thomas-G Perry; R Mahler-A Thomas-G Perry.
Baserunning Events
SB: L Smith (1, 2nd base off L Lancaster/D Berryhill); O Virgil (2, 3rd base off G Maddux/D Berryhill); T Blocker (1, 2nd base off G Maddux/D Berryhill).
Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
M Webster CF                  5   1   2   0    0   0  .261  .688    7    5    1   0   
R Sandberg 2B                 3   1   1   0    2   1  .256  .714   25   12    3   2   2B
M Grace 1B                    4   2   2   0    1   0  .312  .820   15    8    5   2   GDP
A Dawson RF                   5   3   4   5    0   0  .315  .880    7    6    2   0   2·HR
R Palmeiro LF                 4   0   1   1    0   0  .304  .765   12    8    2   0   
V Law 3B                      4   1   2   1    0   0  .295  .761   15   10    2   2   
D Berryhill C                 4   0   2   0    0   1  .291  .736   11    7    8   0   2B,GDP
S Dunston SS                  4   0   0   1    0   0  .258  .652   12    6    3   2   GDP
  F DiPino P                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
  R Gossage P                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
G Maddux P                    1   0   1   0    0   0  .203  .446    2    1    0   0   
  P Perry P                   0   0   0   0    0   0  .333 1.667              0   0   
  J Mumphrey PH               1   0   0   0    0   0  .140  .398    5    3    0   0   
  J Pico P                    0   0   0   0    0   0  .083  .203              1   0   
  G Varsho PH                 1   0   0   0    0   0  .256  .564    4    3    0   0   
  L Lancaster P               0   0   0   0    0   0  .050  .100              0   0   
  M Trillo SS                 1   0   0   0    0   0  .226  .542    3    2    0   1   
Totals                       37   8  15   0    3   2              118   71   27   9
Batting Events
2B: D Berryhill (14, off R Mahler); R Sandberg (15, off R Mahler).
HR: A Dawson 2 (19, 2 off R Mahler; 1st inn, 1 on, 2 outs to LF; 6th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to LF).
TB: A Dawson 10; D Berryhill 3; M Grace 2; R Sandberg 2; M Webster 2; V Law 2; R Palmeiro; G Maddux.
GIDP: S Dunston (5); D Berryhill (9); M Grace (10).
RBI: A Dawson 5 (66); V Law (57); R Palmeiro (36); S Dunston (49).
2-out RBI: A Dawson 2.
Team LOB: 7.
With RISP: 5 for 11.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. S Dunston-R Sandberg-M Grace.
E: J Pico (1); D Berryhill (7).

Pitching Stats

Atlanta Braves                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
R Mahler                       7     9   5   5    1   2   2   3.71   29   88-54   40· 6· 8   15· 9· 5· 2     40    -     1.24  -0.12
B Sutter, BS (8)               0     3   2   2    0   0   0   4.35    3    6-4     3· 1· 0    1· 2· 2· 0          1-1    3.74  -0.60
J Alvarez, L (3-6)             1.1   3   1   1    2   0   0   3.05    8   24-13    9· 2· 2    2· 4· 1· 0          2-1    2.58  -0.37
Totals                         8.1  15   8   8    3   2   2          40  118-71   52· 9·10   18·15· 8· 2          3-2
R Mahler faced 1 batter in the 8th inning.
B Sutter faced 3 batters in the 8th inning.
Chicago Cubs                  IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
G Maddux                       3.2   9   5   5    0   3   0   3.15   20   78-45   28·12· 5    8· 8· 5· 0     26    -     1.26  -0.38
P Perry                        0.1   1   0   0    0   1   0   4.19    2    6-4     2· 2· 0    0· 1· 1· 0          1-0    0.77   0.01
J Pico                         3     0   1   0    0   3   0   4.04   10   38-27   12· 6· 9    3· 4· 1· 0          0-0    0.83  -0.03
L Lancaster                    1     0   1   0    2   1   0   3.78    5   26-17   12· 0· 5    0· 2· 2· 0          0-0    1.98  -0.37
F DiPino, BS (2)               0.2   0   0   0    0   0   0   4.73    2    7-5     4· 1· 0    0· 2· 1· 0          2-1    3.65   0.12
R Gossage, W (2-1)             0.1   0   0   0    0   0   0   3.66    1    3-1     1· 0· 0    1· 0· 0· 0          1-0    2.40   0.06
Totals                         9    10   7   5    2   8   0          40  158-99   59·21·19   12·17·10· 0          4-1
L Lancaster faced 1 batter in the 9th inning.
Balks: G Maddux (6).
WP: J Pico (4).
HBP: G Maddux (6; O Virgil).
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Bill Hohn, 1B - Mark Hirschbeck, 2B - Jerry Crawford, 3B - Bob Davidson.
Time of Game: 3:00.
Attendance: 27,912.
Field Condition: Wet.
Start Time Weather: 73° F, Wind 14mph in from Centerfield, Overcast, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Atlanta Braves                            Chicago Cubs                                 
1. Ron Gant                     2B       1. Mitch Webster                CF
2. Ken Oberkfell                3B       2. Ryne Sandberg                2B
3. Gerald Perry                 1B       3. Mark Grace                   1B
4. Dale Murphy                  RF       4. Andre Dawson                 RF
5. Andres Thomas                SS       5. Rafael Palmeiro              LF
6. Dion James                   LF       6. Vance Law                    3B
7. Ozzie Virgil                  C       7. Damon Berryhill               C
8. Terry Blocker                CF       8. Shawon Dunston               SS
9. Rick Mahler                   P       9. Greg Maddux                   P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b8 0 12- R 2,(1-0)  33% 85% 5-6 CHC R. Palmeiro B. Sutter Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B); Grace Scores; Dawson to 3B
b1 2 1-- RR 1,(0-0)  20% 72% 0-0 CHC A. Dawson R. Mahler Home Run; Grace Scores
t9 0 1-- 9,(2-2)  -20% 54% 6-7 ATL R. Gant L. Lancaster Smith Steals 2B; Smith to 3B/Adv on E2 (throw to 2B)
t4 2 -23 RR 1,(0-0)  -17% 18% 3-2 ATL K. Oberkfell G. Maddux Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Virgil Scores; Blocker Scores
b9 1 123 R 2,(0-1)  17% 100% 7-7 CHC A. Dawson J. Alvarez Single to CF (Fly Ball); Webster Scores; Sandberg to 3B; Grace to 2B

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Braves Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 52% 0-0 ATL R. Gant G. Maddux Groundout: 3B-1B
t1 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  1% 54% 0-0 ATL K. Oberkfell G. Maddux Flyball: LF
t1 2 --- 3,(1-1)  -1% 52% 0-0 ATL G. Perry G. Maddux Single to 2B (Ground Ball)
t1 2 1-- O 5,(2-2)  2% 55% 0-0 ATL D. Murphy G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Braves 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 52% 0-0 CHC M. Webster R. Mahler Groundout: P-1B
b1 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -1% 51% 0-0 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
b1 2 --- 3,(2-0)  1% 52% 0-0 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Single to RF (Ground Ball)
b1 2 1-- RR 1,(0-0)  20% 72% 0-0 CHC A. Dawson R. Mahler Home Run; Grace Scores
b1 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  -1% 71% 2-0 CHC R. Palmeiro R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 0, Cubs 2.
Top of the 2nd, Braves Batting, Behind 0-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 74% 0-2 ATL A. Thomas G. Maddux Lineout: 3B
t2 1 --- 3,(2-0)  -3% 71% 0-2 ATL D. James G. Maddux Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole)
t2 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  -7% 64% 0-2 ATL O. Virgil G. Maddux Single to CF (Line Drive to SS-2B); James to 3B
t2 1 1-3 R 4,(2-1)  -7% 57% 0-2 ATL T. Blocker G. Maddux Single to LF (Line Drive to Deep SS); James Scores; Virgil to 2B
t2 1 12- 2,(0-1)  -6% 51% 1-2 ATL R. Mahler G. Maddux Virgil Steals 3B; Blocker Steals 2B
t2 1 -23 R 5,(2-2)  -9% 43% 1-2 ATL R. Mahler G. Maddux Single to RF (Fly Ball to Short RF); Virgil Scores; Blocker to 3B
t2 1 1-3 O 5,(2-2)  7% 50% 2-2 ATL R. Gant G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
t2 2 1-3 R 5,(2-2)  -11% 39% 2-2 ATL K. Oberkfell G. Maddux Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF); Blocker Scores; Mahler to 2B
t2 2 12- O 3,(2-0)  4% 43% 3-2 ATL G. Perry G. Maddux Groundout: 3B-1B
3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Braves 3, Cubs 2.
Bottom of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-3, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 6-7-8
b2 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 41% 2-3 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
b2 1 --- 2,(1-0)  3% 43% 2-3 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Single to RF (Line Drive)
b2 1 1-- OO 2,(1-0)  -6% 38% 2-3 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 3, Cubs 2.
Top of the 3rd, Braves Batting, Ahead 3-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 4-5-6
t3 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 40% 3-2 ATL D. Murphy G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
t3 1 --- 5,(2-2)  -2% 38% 3-2 ATL A. Thomas G. Maddux Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep SS-2B)
t3 1 1-- OO 2,(1-0)  5% 42% 3-2 ATL D. James G. Maddux Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 3, Cubs 2.
Bottom of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-3, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 9-1-2
b3 0 --- 2,(1-0)  4% 47% 2-3 CHC G. Maddux R. Mahler Single to 2B (Ground Ball)
b3 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 45% 2-3 CHC M. Webster R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B; Maddux to 2B
b3 1 -2- 6,(3-2)  3% 47% 2-3 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Walk
b3 1 12- O 3,(0-2)  -6% 42% 2-3 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Flyball: CF
b3 2 12- O 2,(1-0)  -5% 37% 2-3 CHC A. Dawson R. Mahler Groundout: 3B-2B/Forceout at 2B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Braves 3, Cubs 2.
Top of the 4th, Braves Batting, Ahead 3-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 7-8-9
t4 0 --- 6,(3-2)  -3% 33% 3-2 ATL O. Virgil G. Maddux Hit By Pitch
t4 0 1-- 3,(0-2)  -5% 28% 3-2 ATL T. Blocker G. Maddux Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Virgil to 2B
t4 0 12- 2,(1-0)  -5% 22% 3-2 ATL R. Mahler G. Maddux Balk; Virgil to 3B; Blocker to 2B
t4 0 -23 O 3,(1-1)  5% 28% 3-2 ATL R. Mahler G. Maddux Groundout: SS-1B
t4 1 -23 O 4,(2-1)  8% 35% 3-2 ATL R. Gant G. Maddux Flyball: RF
t4 2 -23 RR 1,(0-0)  -17% 18% 3-2 ATL K. Oberkfell G. Maddux Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Virgil Scores; Blocker Scores
Pat Perry replaces Greg Maddux pitching and batting 9th
t4 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  -1% 17% 5-2 ATL G. Perry P. Perry Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF); Oberkfell to 2B
t4 2 12- O 4,(1-2)  2% 19% 5-2 ATL D. Murphy P. Perry Strikeout Swinging
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Braves 5, Cubs 2.
Bottom of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-5, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 5-6-7
b4 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 17% 2-5 CHC R. Palmeiro R. Mahler Flyball: RF
b4 1 --- 5,(2-2)  3% 20% 2-5 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Single to SS (Ground Ball to SS-2B)
b4 1 1-- 1,(0-0)  9% 29% 2-5 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Ground-rule Double (Line Drive to Deep LF); Law to 3B
b4 1 -23 RO 6,(3-2)  -2% 27% 2-5 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B; Law Scores; Berryhill to 3B
Jerry Mumphrey pinch hits for Pat Perry (P) batting 9th
b4 2 --3 O 5,(2-2)  -4% 23% 3-5 CHC J. Mumphrey R. Mahler Lineout: 1B
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Braves 5, Cubs 3.
Top of the 5th, Braves Batting, Ahead 5-3, Cubs' Jeff Pico facing 5-6-7
Jeff Pico replaces Jerry Mumphrey (PH) pitching and batting 9th
t5 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 25% 5-3 ATL A. Thomas J. Pico Flyball: SS
t5 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 26% 5-3 ATL D. James J. Pico Groundout: 1B-P
t5 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  1% 27% 5-3 ATL O. Virgil J. Pico Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 5, Cubs 3.
Bottom of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Behind 3-5, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 1-2-3
b5 0 --- 2,(1-0)  5% 32% 3-5 CHC M. Webster R. Mahler Single to RF (Line Drive to Deep 2B)
b5 0 1-- O 4,(1-2)  -5% 27% 3-5 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging
b5 1 1-- OO 2,(0-1)  -7% 20% 3-5 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Ground Ball Double Play: P-SS-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 5, Cubs 3.
Top of the 6th, Braves Batting, Ahead 5-3, Cubs' Jeff Pico facing 8-9-1
t6 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 22% 5-3 ATL T. Blocker J. Pico Flyball: CF
t6 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  1% 23% 5-3 ATL R. Mahler J. Pico Strikeout Swinging
t6 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  1% 24% 5-3 ATL R. Gant J. Pico Lineout: 3B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 5, Cubs 3.
Bottom of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Behind 3-5, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 4-5-6
b6 0 --- R 1,(0-0)  14% 38% 3-5 CHC A. Dawson R. Mahler Home Run
b6 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -4% 34% 4-5 CHC R. Palmeiro R. Mahler Groundout: SS-1B
b6 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 31% 4-5 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Flyball: CF
b6 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 29% 4-5 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 5, Cubs 4.
Top of the 7th, Braves Batting, Ahead 5-4, Cubs' Jeff Pico facing 2-3-4
t7 0 --- 7,(3-2)  -4% 26% 5-4 ATL K. Oberkfell J. Pico Reached on E1 (catch) (Ground Ball to 1B); Oberkfell to 1B
t7 0 1-- 2,(0-1)  -3% 22% 5-4 ATL G. Perry J. Pico Wild Pitch; Oberkfell to 2B
t7 0 -2- O 5,(1-2)  1% 23% 5-4 ATL G. Perry J. Pico Groundout: 2B-1B; Oberkfell to 3B
t7 1 --3 RO 2,(0-1)  -4% 19% 5-4 ATL D. Murphy J. Pico Flyball: LF/Sacrifice Fly; Oberkfell Scores/unER
t7 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  1% 20% 6-4 ATL A. Thomas J. Pico Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB. Braves 6, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Behind 4-6, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 8-9-1
b7 0 --- O 3,(2-0)  -4% 16% 4-6 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
Gary Varsho pinch hits for Jeff Pico (P) batting 9th
b7 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 14% 4-6 CHC G. Varsho R. Mahler Groundout: P-1B
b7 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  -1% 12% 4-6 CHC M. Webster R. Mahler Flyball: RF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 6, Cubs 4.
Top of the 8th, Braves Batting, Ahead 6-4, Cubs' Les Lancaster facing 6-7-8
Les Lancaster replaces Gary Varsho (PH) pitching and batting 9th
t8 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 13% 6-4 ATL D. James L. Lancaster Strikeout Looking
t8 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 14% 6-4 ATL O. Virgil L. Lancaster Lineout: SS
t8 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  1% 15% 6-4 ATL T. Blocker L. Lancaster Lineout: SS
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Braves 6, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Behind 4-6, Braves' Rick Mahler facing 2-3-4
b8 0 --- 7,(3-2)  10% 25% 4-6 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Double to RF (Line Drive to RF Line)
Bruce Sutter replaces Ozzie Virgil (C) pitching and batting 7th; Bruce Benedict replaces Rick Mahler (P) playing C batting 9th
b8 0 -2- 3,(1-1)  15% 40% 4-6 CHC M. Grace B. Sutter Single to RF (Line Drive to Deep 2B); Sandberg to 3B
b8 0 1-3 R 1,(0-0)  13% 52% 4-6 CHC A. Dawson B. Sutter Single to LF (Line Drive to LF-CF); Sandberg Scores; Grace to 2B
b8 0 12- R 2,(1-0)  33% 85% 5-6 CHC R. Palmeiro B. Sutter Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B); Grace Scores; Dawson to 3B
Jose Alvarez replaces Bruce Sutter pitching and batting 7th
b8 0 1-3 R 4,(1-2)  7% 92% 6-6 CHC V. Law J. Alvarez Single to SS (Ground Ball to SS-3B Hole); Dawson Scores; Palmeiro to 2B
b8 0 12- OO 3,(1-1)  -5% 87% 7-6 CHC D. Berryhill J. Alvarez Ground Ball Double Play: P-SS-1B; Palmeiro to 3B
b8 2 --3 O 1,(0-0)  -2% 85% 7-6 CHC S. Dunston J. Alvarez Flyball: CF
3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Braves 6, Cubs 7.
Top of the 9th, Braves Batting, Behind 6-7, Cubs' Les Lancaster facing 9-1-2
Lonnie Smith pinch hits for Bruce Benedict (C) batting 9th
t9 0 --- 7,(3-2)  -11% 73% 6-7 ATL L. Smith L. Lancaster Walk
t9 0 1-- 9,(2-2)  -20% 54% 6-7 ATL R. Gant L. Lancaster Smith Steals 2B; Smith to 3B/Adv on E2 (throw to 2B)
Frank DiPino replaces Shawon Dunston (SS) pitching and batting 8th; Manny Trillo replaces Les Lancaster (P) playing SS batting 9th
t9 0 --3 12,(3-2)  -9% 45% 6-7 ATL R. Gant L. Lancaster Walk
t9 0 1-3 RO 6,(2-2)  5% 50% 6-7 ATL K. Oberkfell F. DiPino Flyball: RF/Sacrifice Fly; Smith Scores/unER
t9 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  7% 57% 7-7 ATL G. Perry F. DiPino Lineout: 2B
Rich Gossage replaces Frank DiPino pitching and batting 8th
t9 2 1-- O 3,(2-0)  6% 63% 7-7 ATL D. Murphy R. Gossage Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
1 run, 0 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Braves 7, Cubs 7.
Bottom of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Tied 7-7, Braves' Jose Alvarez facing 9-1-2
Ted Simmons replaces Lonnie Smith (PH) playing C batting 9th
b9 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  -5% 57% 7-7 CHC M. Trillo J. Alvarez Flyball: CF
b9 1 --- 1,(0-0)  5% 63% 7-7 CHC M. Webster J. Alvarez Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF)
b9 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  7% 70% 7-7 CHC R. Sandberg J. Alvarez Walk; Webster to 2B
b9 1 12- 4,(3-0)  13% 83% 7-7 CHC M. Grace J. Alvarez Walk; Webster to 3B; Sandberg to 2B
b9 1 123 R 2,(0-1)  17% 100% 7-7 CHC A. Dawson J. Alvarez Single to CF (Fly Ball); Webster Scores; Sandberg to 3B; Grace to 2B
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Braves 7, Cubs 8.

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