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TOR 13
@ANA 11
 BOS  4
MIN  2
 CLE  6
BAL  5
 KCR  4
TBD  2
 SEA  8
CHW  1
 NYY  7
@TEX  2
 ATL  8
LAD  3
 HOU 10
@CHC  5
 SFG  8
@FLA  2
(10)		 SDP 13
@MIL  4
 MON  3
CIN  2
 NYM  9
ARI  1
 COL  6
@PHI  1
 PIT  5
STL  2
Standings at end of play this day

Wrigley Field, Attendance: 21,431

 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 7:06
Time of Game: 2:44
Astros
10
20-11
Won 1
1st
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Astros          0  1  0   2  0  0   5  2  0   10 11  0
Cubs            0  3  0   1  0  0   0  0  1    5  6  3
W: Jose Lima (5-1), L: Mark Clark (2-4), S: C.J. Nitkowski (2)
 Cubs
5
16-15
Lost 2
4th, 4 GB

Batting Stats

Houston Astros               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
C Biggio 2B                   5   1   1   1    0   0  .315  .871   12    9    2   2   HR
D Bell RF                     5   1   1   1    0   2  .403 1.095   17   14    2   0   
J Bagwell 1B                  4   1   1   0    1   1  .248  .831   24   14   10   0   
B Spiers 3B                   5   1   1   1    0   1  .242  .706   18   12    0   4   2B
M Alou LF                     4   2   0   0    1   0  .305  .998   16    8    1   0   
C Everett CF                  4   2   3   3    1   0  .347  .996   23   14    1   0   2B,SB
R Gutierrez SS                4   0   2   2    0   0  .352  .857   13    9    2   1   2B,SB
  C Nitkowski P               1   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000    1    1    0   0   
B Ausmus C                    3   2   2   1    1   1  .161  .583   23   12    9   1   HR,SB,IW
J Lima P                      2   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .053    3    3    0   1   
  D Clark PH                  1   0   0   0    0   1  .125  .375    8    5    0   0   
  T Bogar SS                  1   0   0   0    0   0  .143  .523    1    1    0   3   
Totals                       39  10  11   0    4   6              159  102   27  12
Batting Events
2B: B Spiers (7, off T Adams); R Gutierrez (8, off M Clark); C Everett (5, off M Clark).
HR: B Ausmus (2, off A Telemaco; 8th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF); C Biggio (3, off A Telemaco; 8th inn, 0 on, 1 out to Deep LF Line).
IBB: B Ausmus (3, by M Clark).
TB: B Ausmus 5; C Biggio 4; C Everett 4; R Gutierrez 3; B Spiers 2; J Bagwell; D Bell.
RBI: C Everett 3 (14); R Gutierrez 2 (9); B Spiers (10); D Bell (28); C Biggio (13); B Ausmus (7).
2-out RBI: C Everett 3; R Gutierrez 2; B Spiers; D Bell.
Team LOB: 6.
With RISP: 5 for 12.
Baserunning Events
SB: B Ausmus (2, 2nd base off M Clark/S Servais); R Gutierrez (3, 2nd base off M Clark/S Servais); C Everett (5, 2nd base off M Clark/S Servais).
Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
B Brown CF                    4   1   1   3    0   2  .338  .996   22   12    1   0   HR
  A Telemaco P                0   0   0   0    0   0  .167  .333              0   0   
M Morandini 2B                4   0   0   0    0   1  .296  .806   14   10    2   3   
S Sosa RF                     3   0   1   0    1   1  .352  .997   20   12    1   1   SB
M Grace 1B                    3   0   1   0    1   0  .316  .795   16    7   10   1   
H Rodriguez LF                3   0   0   0    0   2  .240  .882   12    9    3   0   
  T Adams P                   0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  K Orie 3B                   1   0   0   0    0   0  .185  .497    1    1    1   0   
J Blauser SS                  4   1   1   0    0   1  .235  .669   23   14    0   1   
J Hernandez 3B-CF             4   1   1   1    0   2  .229  .718   12    8    3   3   HR
S Servais C                   4   2   1   1    0   0  .203  .601   13    9    6   0   HR
M Clark P                     1   0   0   0    0   0  .091  .182    8    5    0   2   SH
  M Mieske LF                 2   0   0   0    0   0  .063  .229    7    6    0   0   
Totals                       33   5   6   0    2   9              148   93   27  11
Batting Events
HR: B Brown (3, off J Lima; 2nd inn, 2 on, 2 outs to Deep LF-CF); J Hernandez (3, off J Lima; 4th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF Line); S Servais (2, off C Nitkowski; 9th inn, 0 on, 2 outs to Deep LF-CF).
SH: M Clark (5, off J Lima).
TB: J Hernandez 4; S Servais 4; B Brown 4; J Blauser; S Sosa; M Grace.
RBI: B Brown 3 (13); J Hernandez (9); S Servais (8).
2-out RBI: B Brown 3; S Servais.
Team LOB: 4.
With RISP: 1 for 3.
Fielding Events
E: J Blauser (3); M Morandini 2 (3).
Baserunning Events
SB: S Sosa (8, 2nd base off J Lima/B Ausmus).

Pitching Stats

Houston Astros                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Lima, W (5-1)                6     4   4   4    2   7   2   3.04   25   99-63   30·13·20    7· 9· 2· 0     53    -     0.91  -0.15
C Nitkowski, S (2)             3     2   1   1    0   2   1   2.78   11   48-30   18· 3· 9    6· 3· 1· 0          0-0    0.21   0.05
Totals                         9     6   5   5    2   9   3          36  147-93   48·16·29   13·12· 3· 0           -  
Chicago Cubs                  IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
M Clark, L (2-4)               6.2   7   6   6    3   6   0   5.44   30  101-68   29·10·29   10·11· 7· 0     39    -     1.21  -0.14
T Adams                        0.1   2   2   1    1   0   0   2.11    4   18-10    7· 0· 3    1· 2· 2· 0          2-2    2.17  -0.44
A Telemaco                     2     2   2   2    0   0   2   3.71    9   32-20   13· 3· 4    2· 7· 1· 0          0-0    0.05  -0.03
Totals                         9    11  10   9    4   6   2          43  151-98   49·13·36   13·20·10· 0          2-2
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: None.
IBB: M Clark (2; B Ausmus).
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Wally Bell, 1B - Jerry Meals, 2B - Terry Tata, 3B - Gerry Davis.
Time of Game: 2:44.
Attendance: 21,431.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 66° F, Wind 6mph out to Leftfield, Night, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Houston Astros                            Chicago Cubs                                 
1. Craig Biggio                 2B       1. Brant Brown                  CF
2. Derek Bell                   RF       2. Mickey Morandini             2B
3. Jeff Bagwell                 1B       3. Sammy Sosa                   RF
4. Bill Spiers                  3B       4. Mark Grace                   1B
5. Moises Alou                  LF       5. Henry Rodriguez              LF
6. Carl Everett                 CF       6. Jeff Blauser                 SS
7. Ricky Gutierrez              SS       7. Jose Hernandez               3B
8. Brad Ausmus                   C       8. Scott Servais                 C
9. Jose Lima                     P       9. Mark Clark                    P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b2 2 -23 RRR 6,(3-2)  -26% 28% 0-1 CHC B. Brown J. Lima Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF); Blauser Scores; Servais Scores
t7 2 123 RRR 8,(3-2)  23% 94% 5-4 HOU C. Everett T. Adams Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF Line); Bagwell Scores; Spiers Scores; Alou Scores/No RBI/unER; Everett to 3B/Safe on E6 (catch)
t7 2 12- R 2,(1-0)  21% 70% 4-4 HOU B. Spiers T. Adams Double to LF (Line Drive to Short LF Line); Bell Scores; Bagwell to 3B
t7 2 --3 R 3,(1-1)  17% 45% 3-4 HOU D. Bell M. Clark Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF-RF); Ausmus Scores
t4 2 -2- R 1,(0-0)  12% 48% 2-3 HOU R. Gutierrez M. Clark Double to LF (Line Drive to Short LF); Everett Scores

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, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 48% 0-0 HOU C. Biggio M. Clark Popfly: 1B (Weak 2B)
t1 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 46% 0-0 HOU D. Bell M. Clark Strikeout Swinging
t1 2 --- O 5,(1-2)  -1% 45% 0-0 HOU J. Bagwell M. Clark Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Astros' Jose Lima facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  2% 47% 0-0 CHC B. Brown J. Lima Popfly: SS
b1 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  2% 49% 0-0 CHC M. Morandini J. Lima Strikeout Swinging
b1 2 --- 6,(3-2)  -1% 48% 0-0 CHC S. Sosa J. Lima Walk
b1 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  -1% 47% 0-0 CHC M. Grace J. Lima Sosa Steals 2B
b1 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  -1% 46% 0-0 CHC M. Grace J. Lima Walk
b1 2 12- O 3,(0-2)  4% 50% 0-0 CHC H. Rodriguez J. Lima Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Astros 0, Cubs 0.
Top of the 2nd, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 4-5-6
t2 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 48% 0-0 HOU B. Spiers M. Clark Groundout: 2B-1B
t2 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 46% 0-0 HOU M. Alou M. Clark Lineout: LF (Deep LF)
t2 2 --- 5,(3-1)  1% 47% 0-0 HOU C. Everett M. Clark Walk
t2 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  1% 48% 0-0 HOU R. Gutierrez M. Clark Everett Steals 2B
t2 2 -2- R 6,(3-2)  9% 58% 0-0 HOU R. Gutierrez M. Clark Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole); Everett Scores
t2 2 1-- 4,(2-1)  1% 59% 1-0 HOU B. Ausmus M. Clark Gutierrez Steals 2B
t2 2 -2- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 56% 1-0 HOU B. Ausmus M. Clark Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 1, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Jose Lima facing 6-7-8
b2 0 --- 5,(2-2)  -4% 51% 0-1 CHC J. Blauser J. Lima Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF Line)
b2 0 1-- O 3,(2-0)  4% 55% 0-1 CHC J. Hernandez J. Lima Flyball: RF
b2 1 1-- 2,(0-1)  -4% 51% 0-1 CHC S. Servais J. Lima Fielder's Choice P; Blauser to 2B
b2 1 12- O 6,(3-2)  3% 54% 0-1 CHC M. Clark J. Lima Bunt Groundout: P-2B/Sacrifice; Blauser to 3B; Servais to 2B
b2 2 -23 RRR 6,(3-2)  -26% 28% 0-1 CHC B. Brown J. Lima Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF); Blauser Scores; Servais Scores
b2 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 29% 3-1 CHC M. Morandini J. Lima Groundout: 2B-1B
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 1, Cubs 3.
Top of the 3rd, Astros Batting, Behind 1-3, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 9-1-2
t3 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 27% 1-3 HOU J. Lima M. Clark Groundout: SS-1B
t3 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 25% 1-3 HOU C. Biggio M. Clark Foul Popfly: 1B (1B Foul)
t3 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  -1% 24% 1-3 HOU D. Bell M. Clark Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 1, Cubs 3.
Bottom of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Ahead 3-1, Astros' Jose Lima facing 3-4-5
b3 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  2% 25% 3-1 CHC S. Sosa J. Lima Groundout: 3B-1B
b3 1 --- 4,(1-2)  -2% 24% 3-1 CHC M. Grace J. Lima Single to CF (Line Drive)
b3 1 1-- O 6,(3-2)  1% 25% 3-1 CHC H. Rodriguez J. Lima Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B); Grace to 2B
b3 2 -2- O 7,(3-2)  2% 27% 3-1 CHC J. Blauser J. Lima Flyball: CF (Deep CF-RF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 1, Cubs 3.
Top of the 4th, Astros Batting, Behind 1-3, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 3-4-5
t4 0 --- 3,(1-1)  4% 32% 1-3 HOU J. Bagwell M. Clark Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t4 0 1-- O 4,(1-2)  -4% 28% 1-3 HOU B. Spiers M. Clark Strikeout Looking
t4 1 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 24% 1-3 HOU M. Alou M. Clark Groundout: 3B-2B/Forceout at 2B
t4 2 1-- R 2,(0-1)  11% 36% 1-3 HOU C. Everett M. Clark Double to LF (Line Drive to Short LF Line); Alou Scores
t4 2 -2- R 1,(0-0)  12% 48% 2-3 HOU R. Gutierrez M. Clark Double to LF (Line Drive to Short LF); Everett Scores
t4 2 -2- 6,(3-2)  1% 49% 3-3 HOU B. Ausmus M. Clark Intentional Walk
t4 2 12- O 1,(0-0)  -5% 44% 3-3 HOU J. Lima M. Clark Groundout: P-1B (Weak SS-2B)
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Astros 3, Cubs 3.
Bottom of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Tied 3-3, Astros' Jose Lima facing 7-8-9
b4 0 --- R 2,(1-0)  -12% 31% 3-3 CHC J. Hernandez J. Lima Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF Line)
b4 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 34% 4-3 CHC S. Servais J. Lima Flyball: LF
b4 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 35% 4-3 CHC M. Clark J. Lima Groundout: SS-1B (SS-2B)
b4 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  1% 36% 4-3 CHC B. Brown J. Lima Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 3, Cubs 4.
Top of the 5th, Astros Batting, Behind 3-4, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 1-2-3
t5 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 33% 3-4 HOU C. Biggio M. Clark Lineout: 2B
t5 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 31% 3-4 HOU D. Bell M. Clark Groundout: 3B-1B
t5 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  -2% 29% 3-4 HOU J. Bagwell M. Clark Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 3, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Ahead 4-3, Astros' Jose Lima facing 2-3-4
b5 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 31% 4-3 CHC M. Morandini J. Lima Popfly: SS (Short LF-CF)
b5 1 --- O 4,(0-2)  2% 33% 4-3 CHC S. Sosa J. Lima Strikeout Swinging
b5 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  1% 34% 4-3 CHC M. Grace J. Lima Groundout: C-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 3, Cubs 4.
Top of the 6th, Astros Batting, Behind 3-4, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 4-5-6
t6 0 --- O 7,(3-2)  -4% 31% 3-4 HOU B. Spiers M. Clark Lineout: LF (Deep LF-CF)
t6 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 28% 3-4 HOU M. Alou M. Clark Popfly: CF
t6 2 --- 3,(0-2)  2% 30% 3-4 HOU C. Everett M. Clark Single to CF (Line Drive)
t6 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -4% 26% 3-4 HOU R. Gutierrez M. Clark Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 3, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Ahead 4-3, Astros' Jose Lima facing 5-6-7
b6 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  2% 28% 4-3 CHC H. Rodriguez J. Lima Strikeout Looking
b6 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 30% 4-3 CHC J. Blauser J. Lima Strikeout Looking
b6 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  1% 31% 4-3 CHC J. Hernandez J. Lima Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 3, Cubs 4.
Top of the 7th, Astros Batting, Behind 3-4, Cubs' Mark Clark facing 8-9-1
t7 0 --- 3,(0-2)  7% 38% 3-4 HOU B. Ausmus M. Clark Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
Dave Clark pinch hits for Jose Lima (P) batting 9th
t7 0 1-- 3,(1-1)  5% 43% 3-4 HOU D. Clark M. Clark Ausmus Steals 2B
t7 0 -2- O 5,(2-2)  -8% 35% 3-4 HOU D. Clark M. Clark Strikeout Swinging
t7 1 -2- O 3,(1-1)  -6% 29% 3-4 HOU C. Biggio M. Clark Groundout: P-1B; Ausmus to 3B
t7 2 --3 R 3,(1-1)  17% 45% 3-4 HOU D. Bell M. Clark Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF-RF); Ausmus Scores
t7 2 1-- 6,(3-2)  3% 49% 4-4 HOU J. Bagwell M. Clark Walk; Bell to 2B
Terry Adams replaces Henry Rodriguez (LF) pitching and batting 5th; Matt Mieske replaces Mark Clark (P) playing LF batting 9th
t7 2 12- R 2,(1-0)  21% 70% 4-4 HOU B. Spiers T. Adams Double to LF (Line Drive to Short LF Line); Bell Scores; Bagwell to 3B
t7 2 -23 5,(3-1)  1% 71% 5-4 HOU M. Alou T. Adams Walk
t7 2 123 RRR 8,(3-2)  23% 94% 5-4 HOU C. Everett T. Adams Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF Line); Bagwell Scores; Spiers Scores; Alou Scores/No RBI/unER; Everett to 3B/Safe on E6 (catch)
t7 2 --3 O 3,(0-2)  -1% 93% 8-4 HOU R. Gutierrez T. Adams Groundout: 2B-1B (SS-2B)
5 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Astros 8, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Behind 4-8, Astros' C.J. Nitkowski facing 8-9-1
C.J. Nitkowski replaces Ricky Gutierrez (SS) pitching and batting 7th; Tim Bogar replaces Dave Clark (PH) playing SS batting 9th
b7 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  2% 95% 4-8 CHC S. Servais C. Nitkowski Groundout: SS-1B
b7 1 --- O 4,(0-2)  1% 96% 4-8 CHC M. Mieske C. Nitkowski Groundout: SS-1B (SS-3B Hole)
b7 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  1% 96% 4-8 CHC B. Brown C. Nitkowski Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 8, Cubs 4.
Top of the 8th, Astros Batting, Ahead 8-4, Cubs' Amaury Telemaco facing 8-9-1
Amaury Telemaco replaces Brant Brown (CF) pitching and batting 1st; Kevin Orie replaces Terry Adams (P) playing 3B batting 5th; Jose Hernandez moves from 3B to CF
t8 0 --- R 5,(3-1)  2% 98% 8-4 HOU B. Ausmus A. Telemaco Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
t8 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -0% 98% 9-4 HOU T. Bogar A. Telemaco Flyball: CF
t8 1 --- R 2,(1-0)  1% 99% 9-4 HOU C. Biggio A. Telemaco Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF Line)
t8 1 --- 4,(1-2)  0% 99% 10-4 HOU D. Bell A. Telemaco Reached on E4 (Ground Ball to Weak 2B); Bell to 2B/Adv on E4
t8 1 -2- O 4,(1-2)  -0% 99% 10-4 HOU J. Bagwell A. Telemaco Groundout: 2B-1B (SS-2B); Bell to 3B
t8 2 --3 O 4,(1-2)  -0% 99% 10-4 HOU B. Spiers A. Telemaco Flyball: RF
2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 10, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Behind 4-10, Astros' C.J. Nitkowski facing 2-3-4
b8 0 --- O 5,(3-1)  0% 99% 4-10 CHC M. Morandini C. Nitkowski Flyball: RF (Deep RF)
b8 1 --- 4,(1-2)  -0% 99% 4-10 CHC S. Sosa C. Nitkowski Single to CF (Line Drive)
b8 1 1-- O 4,(2-1)  1% 100% 4-10 CHC M. Grace C. Nitkowski Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B (Weak SS)
b8 2 1-- O 1,(0-0)  0% 100% 4-10 CHC K. Orie C. Nitkowski Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 10, Cubs 4.
Top of the 9th, Astros Batting, Ahead 10-4, Cubs' Amaury Telemaco facing 5-6-7
t9 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  0% 100% 10-4 HOU M. Alou A. Telemaco Popfly: 3B (Deep SS-3B Hole)
t9 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  0% 100% 10-4 HOU C. Everett A. Telemaco Lineout: CF
t9 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  0% 100% 10-4 HOU C. Nitkowski A. Telemaco Flyball: CF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 10, Cubs 4.
Bottom of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Behind 4-10, Astros' C.J. Nitkowski facing 6-7-8
b9 0 --- O 7,(3-2)  0% 100% 4-10 CHC J. Blauser C. Nitkowski Groundout: 3B-1B (Weak SS)
b9 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  0% 100% 4-10 CHC J. Hernandez C. Nitkowski Strikeout Swinging
b9 2 --- R 6,(2-2)  -0% 100% 4-10 CHC S. Servais C. Nitkowski Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF)
b9 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  0% 100% 5-10 CHC M. Mieske C. Nitkowski Groundout: 3B-1B
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 10, Cubs 5.

Retrosheet.org Boxscore:CHN199805050

Play-by-Play Explanation

  • RoB- This gives the baserunner (Runners on Base) configuration at the start of the play. "1-3" would mean runners on first and third. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • R/O- This has a "O" for every out on the play and an "R" for every run that scored on the play. Some plays will have both in no particular order.
  • Pit- When available, the number of pitches in this plate appearance. Clicking on this number will show the sequence of pitches thrown including, when available, things like runner going, ball blocked, attempted pickoffs and the like. We believe this data to be as accurate as humanly possible, but there are going to be some errors in the data, so please take it with a grain of salt. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • wWPA- Winning Team's Win Probability Added. The amount that this play increased or decreased the eventual winning team's probability of winning the game. More About Win Probability Added
  • wWE- Winning Team's Win Expectancy. The probability of the eventual winning team winning the game prior to this play given two average teams playing each other. More About Win Probability Added
  • Score- The score from the perspective of the batting team.
  • Batter- The batter at the plate when this play occurred. If the play is a baserunning event, then the batter's name will be repeated as indicated by quotes.
  • Pitcher- The pitcher on the mound when this play occurred.
  • Play Detail- This is an explanation of the play that occurred. In some cases, batted ball location and type will be indicated within parentheses. Again, these are best efforts to the record the game as it happened. Also, plays made on the baserunners (including the batter as a baserunner) will be indicated in parentheses after the baserunner's name. Advancement of baserunners is given in cases where the advancement is not easily deduced or obvious from the play. For example, advancement for a walk will not be given, but for a single or double it will be given.

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