You Are Here > Baseball-Reference.com > Box Scores > 1998 > Jul 25, 1998, Mets at Cubs Box Score and Play by Play

View a short video showing advanced box score features / click orange/red text for additional info

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

Wrigley Field, Attendance: 40,436

 Saturday, July 25, 1998, 12:17
Time of Game: 2:31
Mets
2
54-47
Lost 1
2nd, 12½ GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Mets            0  0  0   0  0  1   0  1  0    2  7  0
Cubs            0  0  0   0  0  1   0  2  X    3  4  0
W: Kevin Tapani (12-6), L: John Franco (0-5), S: Rod Beck (30)
 Cubs
3
58-46
Won 1
2nd, 3½ GB

Batting Stats

New York Mets                AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
B McRae CF                    3   1   1   0    1   1  .254  .838   15    7    2   0   3B
E Alfonzo 3B                  4   0   0   0    0   0  .268  .731   12    7    1   0   
J Olerud 1B                   3   1   2   1    1   0  .328  .958   12    6   10   1   HR,2B,GDP
M Piazza C                    4   0   1   1    0   1  .314  .877   16   10    5   0   
T Hundley LF                  3   0   0   0    0   2  .190  .515   17    9    1   0   
  B Gilkey LF                 1   0   0   0    0   0  .228  .653    6    3    0   0   
  J Franco P                  0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
B Huskey RF                   4   0   0   0    0   2  .262  .728   21   13    2   0   
C Baerga 2B                   4   0   1   0    0   0  .277  .687   10    7    1   4   
L Lopez SS                    4   0   2   0    0   0  .269  .679   11    7    1   2   
M Yoshii P                    2   0   0   0    0   1  .067  .225   12   10    1   2   SH
  L Harris LF                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .275  .658              0   0   
Totals                       32   2   7   0    2   7              132   79   24   9
Batting Events
2B: J Olerud (19, off K Tapani).
3B: B McRae (4, off K Tapani).
HR: J Olerud (13, off K Tapani; 6th inn, 0 on, 1 out to Deep RF).
SH: M Yoshii (6, off K Tapani).
TB: J Olerud 6; B McRae 3; L Lopez 2; C Baerga; M Piazza.
GIDP: J Olerud (10).
RBI: J Olerud (55); M Piazza (57).
Team LOB: 6.
With RISP: 0 for 6.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. L Lopez-C Baerga-J Olerud.
Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
L Johnson CF                  4   0   0   0    0   1  .175  .447   21   14    3   0   
J Hernandez 2B-3B             4   1   3   1    0   0  .271  .849   16   10    2   3   HR,2B
S Sosa RF                     2   0   0   0    1   2  .307  .994   18   13    4   0   
M Grace 1B                    3   0   0   0    0   0  .324  .892    9    6    5   0   GDP
H Rodriguez LF                3   0   0   0    0   0  .245  .858    5    4    2   0   
J Blauser SS                  3   0   0   0    0   0  .235  .664    8    6    2   1   
T Houston C                   3   0   0   0    0   0  .269  .722   12    7    9   0   
K Orie 3B                     2   0   0   0    1   1  .188  .551    9    5    0   1   
  M Alexander PR-2B           0   1   0   0    0   0  .240  .632              0   1   
K Tapani P                    2   0   0   0    0   1  .184  .526   10    6    0   0   
  B Brown PH                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .301  .880              0   0   
  G Hill PH                   1   1   1   2    0   0  .296  .865    4    1    0   0   HR
  R Beck P                    0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
Totals                       27   3   4   0    2   5              112   72   27   6
Batting Events
2B: J Hernandez (14, off M Yoshii).
HR: J Hernandez (16, off M Yoshii; 6th inn, 0 on, 2 outs to Deep LF Line); G Hill (14, off J Franco; 8th inn, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: J Hernandez 7; G Hill 4.
GIDP: M Grace (12).
RBI: G Hill 2 (40); J Hernandez (54).
2-out RBI: J Hernandez.
Team LOB: 2.
With RISP: 0 for 4.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. J Hernandez-J Blauser-M Grace.

Pitching Stats

New York Mets                 IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
M Yoshii                       7.1   3   2   2    2   4   1   3.93   26   99-64   42· 8·14   10·10· 3· 0     66    -     1.12   0.27
J Franco, BS (4), L (0-5)      0.2   1   1   1    0   1   1   3.89    3   13-8     5· 1· 2    1· 1· 0· 0          1-1    1.37  -0.51
Totals                         8     4   3   3    2   5   2          29  112-72   47· 9·16   11·11· 3· 0          1-1 
Chicago Cubs                  IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
K Tapani, W (12-6)             8     7   2   2    2   7   1   4.65   32  122-72   38·15·19    6·17· 6· 0     65    -     1.25   0.09
R Beck, S (30)                 1     0   0   0    0   0   0   3.78    3   10-7     4· 1· 2    1· 2· 0· 0          0-0    2.22   0.17
Totals                         9     7   2   2    2   7   1          35  132-79   42·16·21    7·19· 6· 0           -
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: None.
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Tom Hallion, 1B - Jerry Crawford, 2B - CB Bucknor, 3B - Bob Davidson.
Time of Game: 2:31.
Attendance: 40,436.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 73° F, Wind 11mph from Right to Left, Sunny, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   New York Mets                             Chicago Cubs                                 
1. Brian McRae                  CF       1. Lance Johnson                CF
2. Edgardo Alfonzo              3B       2. Jose Hernandez               2B
3. John Olerud                  1B       3. Sammy Sosa                   RF
4. Mike Piazza                   C       4. Mark Grace                   1B
5. Todd Hundley                 LF       5. Henry Rodriguez              LF
6. Butch Huskey                 RF       6. Jeff Blauser                 SS
7. Carlos Baerga                2B       7. Tyler Houston                 C
8. Luis Lopez                   SS       8. Kevin Orie                   3B
9. Masato Yoshii                 P       9. Kevin Tapani                  P

Top 5 Plays

Glossary · Click headers to sort · CSV · PRE · View Pitches · wWE and wWPA Explanation
Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b8 1 1-- RR 4,(3-0)  53% 85% 1-2 CHC G. Hill J. Franco Home Run (Fly Ball); Alexander Scores
t8 0 --- 4,(2-1)  -21% 29% 1-1 NYM B. McRae K. Tapani Triple to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF)
b6 2 --- R 4,(2-1)  19% 52% 0-1 CHC J. Hernandez M. Yoshii Home Run (Line Drive to Deep LF Line)
t6 1 --- R 3,(1-1)  -17% 37% 0-0 NYM J. Olerud K. Tapani Home Run (Line Drive to Deep RF)
b4 0 12- OO 2,(0-1)  -12% 55% 0-0 CHC M. Grace M. Yoshii Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B; Hernandez to 3B

Play By Play

Glossary · Click headers to sort · CSV · PRE · View Pitches · Box Score Explanation · wWE and wWPA Explanation
Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Mets Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 52% 0-0 NYM B. McRae K. Tapani Strikeout Swinging
t1 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 54% 0-0 NYM E. Alfonzo K. Tapani Flyball: RF
t1 2 --- 2,(1-0)  -2% 52% 0-0 NYM J. Olerud K. Tapani Double to CF (Fly Ball)
t1 2 -2- O 1,(0-0)  3% 55% 0-0 NYM M. Piazza K. Tapani Popfly: 2B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 9,(2-2)  -2% 53% 0-0 CHC L. Johnson M. Yoshii Flyball: LF
b1 1 --- 1,(0-0)  4% 57% 0-0 CHC J. Hernandez M. Yoshii Double to CF (Line Drive)
b1 1 -2- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 53% 0-0 CHC S. Sosa M. Yoshii Strikeout Looking
b1 2 -2- O 4,(2-1)  -3% 50% 0-0 CHC M. Grace M. Yoshii Popfly: 3B (Short 3B Line)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Top of the 2nd, Mets Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  2% 52% 0-0 NYM T. Hundley K. Tapani Strikeout Swinging
t2 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 54% 0-0 NYM B. Huskey K. Tapani Lineout: CF
t2 2 --- 2,(1-0)  -1% 53% 0-0 NYM C. Baerga K. Tapani Single to SS (Pop Fly to Weak SS-2B)
t2 2 1-- 3,(1-1)  -2% 51% 0-0 NYM L. Lopez K. Tapani Single to 2B (Ground Ball to 2B-1B); Baerga to 2B
t2 2 12- O 7,(1-2)  4% 55% 0-0 NYM M. Yoshii K. Tapani Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 5-6-7
b2 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 53% 0-0 CHC H. Rodriguez M. Yoshii Groundout: P-1B (Short 3B Line)
b2 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 51% 0-0 CHC J. Blauser M. Yoshii Flyball: RF
b2 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  -1% 50% 0-0 CHC T. Houston M. Yoshii Groundout: 2B-1B (Weak 2B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Top of the 3rd, Mets Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 1-2-3
t3 0 --- 4,(3-0)  -4% 46% 0-0 NYM B. McRae K. Tapani Walk
t3 0 1-- O 5,(3-1)  4% 50% 0-0 NYM E. Alfonzo K. Tapani Popfly: 2B (Deep 1B)
t3 1 1-- OO 2,(0-1)  6% 56% 0-0 NYM J. Olerud K. Tapani Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 8-9-1
b3 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 53% 0-0 CHC K. Orie M. Yoshii Flyball: CF
b3 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 51% 0-0 CHC K. Tapani M. Yoshii Groundout: P-1B
b3 2 --- O 4,(2-1)  -1% 50% 0-0 CHC L. Johnson M. Yoshii Flyball: CF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Top of the 4th, Mets Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 4-5-6
t4 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 53% 0-0 NYM M. Piazza K. Tapani Strikeout Swinging
t4 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  2% 55% 0-0 NYM T. Hundley K. Tapani Strikeout Looking
t4 2 --- O 6,(2-2)  1% 56% 0-0 NYM B. Huskey K. Tapani Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 2-3-4
b4 0 --- 6,(3-2)  4% 60% 0-0 CHC J. Hernandez M. Yoshii Single to 2B (Ground Ball to 2B-1B)
b4 0 1-- 11,(3-2)  6% 67% 0-0 CHC S. Sosa M. Yoshii Walk; Hernandez to 2B
b4 0 12- OO 2,(0-1)  -12% 55% 0-0 CHC M. Grace M. Yoshii Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B; Hernandez to 3B
b4 2 --3 O 2,(1-0)  -5% 50% 0-0 CHC H. Rodriguez M. Yoshii Groundout: 1B unassisted (Weak 2B-1B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Top of the 5th, Mets Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 7-8-9
t5 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 53% 0-0 NYM C. Baerga K. Tapani Flyball: RF (Deep RF Line)
t5 1 --- 3,(1-1)  -3% 50% 0-0 NYM L. Lopez K. Tapani Single to 1B (Line Drive to Deep 2B-1B)
t5 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  3% 52% 0-0 NYM M. Yoshii K. Tapani Bunt Groundout: C unassisted/Sacrifice; Lopez to 2B
t5 2 -2- O 3,(1-1)  4% 57% 0-0 NYM B. McRae K. Tapani Flyball: RF (Deep CF-RF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 6-7-8
b5 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 54% 0-0 CHC J. Blauser M. Yoshii Popfly: 1B (2B-1B)
b5 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 51% 0-0 CHC T. Houston M. Yoshii Groundout: 2B-1B
b5 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 50% 0-0 CHC K. Orie M. Yoshii Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 0, Cubs 0.
Top of the 6th, Mets Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 2-3-4
t6 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  3% 53% 0-0 NYM E. Alfonzo K. Tapani Flyball: CF
t6 1 --- R 3,(1-1)  -17% 37% 0-0 NYM J. Olerud K. Tapani Home Run (Line Drive to Deep RF)
t6 1 --- 4,(2-1)  -3% 34% 1-0 NYM M. Piazza K. Tapani Single to CF (Line Drive)
t6 1 1-- O 6,(3-2)  3% 37% 1-0 NYM T. Hundley K. Tapani Foul Popfly: C
t6 2 1-- O 6,(3-2)  3% 40% 1-0 NYM B. Huskey K. Tapani Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mets 1, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 9-1-2
Bernard Gilkey replaces Todd Hundley playing LF batting 5th
b6 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -4% 36% 0-1 CHC K. Tapani M. Yoshii Strikeout Swinging
b6 1 --- O 4,(2-1)  -3% 33% 0-1 CHC L. Johnson M. Yoshii Groundout: 1B-P
b6 2 --- R 4,(2-1)  19% 52% 0-1 CHC J. Hernandez M. Yoshii Home Run (Line Drive to Deep LF Line)
b6 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 50% 1-1 CHC S. Sosa M. Yoshii Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 7th, Mets Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 7-8-9
t7 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  4% 54% 1-1 NYM C. Baerga K. Tapani Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B)
t7 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 57% 1-1 NYM L. Lopez K. Tapani Flyball: LF (Deep LF Line)
t7 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 59% 1-1 NYM M. Yoshii K. Tapani Groundout: 3B-1B (Weak SS)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 1, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 4-5-6
b7 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  -4% 55% 1-1 CHC M. Grace M. Yoshii Lineout: SS (SS-2B)
b7 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 52% 1-1 CHC H. Rodriguez M. Yoshii Groundout: 1B unassisted (2B-1B)
b7 2 --- O 5,(1-2)  -2% 50% 1-1 CHC J. Blauser M. Yoshii Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 8th, Mets Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Kevin Tapani facing 1-2-3
t8 0 --- 4,(2-1)  -21% 29% 1-1 NYM B. McRae K. Tapani Triple to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF)
t8 0 --3 O 4,(2-1)  9% 38% 1-1 NYM E. Alfonzo K. Tapani Lineout: SS
t8 1 --3 5,(3-1)  -2% 36% 1-1 NYM J. Olerud K. Tapani Walk
t8 1 1-3 RO 7,(3-2)  -9% 28% 1-1 NYM M. Piazza K. Tapani Groundout: 2B-1B (Weak SS-2B); McRae Scores; Olerud to 2B
t8 2 -2- O 6,(3-2)  4% 31% 2-1 NYM B. Gilkey K. Tapani Lineout: RF
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mets 2, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Behind 1-2, Mets' Masato Yoshii facing 7-8-9
b8 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  -7% 25% 1-2 CHC T. Houston M. Yoshii Flyball: RF (Short CF-RF)
b8 1 --- 5,(3-1)  7% 32% 1-2 CHC K. Orie M. Yoshii Walk
John Franco replaces Bernard Gilkey (LF) pitching and batting 5th; Lenny Harris replaces Masato Yoshii (P) playing LF batting 9th; Brant Brown pinch hits for Kevin Tapani (P) batting 9th; Glenallen Hill pinch hits for Brant Brown batting 9th; Manny Alexander pinch runs for Kevin Orie (3B) batting 8th
b8 1 1-- RR 4,(3-0)  53% 85% 1-2 CHC G. Hill J. Franco Home Run (Fly Ball); Alexander Scores
b8 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -1% 84% 3-2 CHC L. Johnson J. Franco Strikeout Looking
b8 2 --- O 5,(1-2)  -1% 83% 3-2 CHC J. Hernandez J. Franco Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B)
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 2, Cubs 3.
Top of the 9th, Mets Batting, Behind 2-3, Cubs' Rod Beck facing 6-7-8
Rod Beck replaces Glenallen Hill (PH) pitching and batting 9th; Manny Alexander moves from PR to 2B; Jose Hernandez moves from 2B to 3B
t9 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  7% 91% 2-3 NYM B. Huskey R. Beck Flyball: CF (Deep CF-RF)
t9 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  6% 96% 2-3 NYM C. Baerga R. Beck Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
t9 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  4% 100% 2-3 NYM L. Lopez R. Beck Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mets 2, Cubs 3.

Retrosheet.org Boxscore:CHN199807250

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.

Please report any issues or strangeness you see with the description of plays given above. We have tested several hundred different types of plays, but, in all likelihood, there are still some errors or misinterpretations of the play-by-play data.

The play-by-play information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet.

In some cases, the results from play-by-play data will contradict results in the official record. The official record has many, many errors, but we have not undertaken to reconcile those errors. Pitch-by-pitch data should not be taken as completely accurate, though we believe it to be as accurate as is currently possible.

Box scores and play-by-play outputs produced by Sports Reference LLC. All Rights Reserved.