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CLE  2
@BAL  0
 CAL 12
MIL  9
 TOR  9
@CHW  3
 DET  4
KCR  2
 OAK  5
BOS  4
 NYY  6
@SEA  2
 MIN  6
@TEX  1
 STL  6
@ATL  1
(10)		 CIN  7
CHC  2
 PIT 17
@HOU  5
 MON  3
LAD  1
 SFG 10
@NYM  6
 PHI  3
SDP  1
Standings at end of play this day

Cinergy Field, Attendance: 34,128

 Sunday, May 21, 1989, 2:15
Time of Game: 2:38
Cubs
2
22-19
Lost 1
2nd, ½ GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Cubs            0  0  0   0  0  2   0  0  0    2  8  1
Reds            0  0  0   4  0  2   0  1  X    7 13  0
W: Rick Mahler (6-4), L: Mike Bielecki (3-2)
 Reds
7
23-18
Won 1
1st

Batting Stats

Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
D Dascenzo CF                 5   0   1   0    0   0  .162  .394   17   13    4   0   CS
G Varsho LF                   4   0   0   0    0   0  .212  .538   17    9    3   0   
R Sandberg 2B                 3   0   2   0    1   0  .294  .730   13    7    1   0   
M Grace 1B                    4   0   0   0    0   0  .306  .773   10    6    6   0   
D Berryhill C                 4   0   1   0    0   0  .333  .799    6    5    6   0   
V Law 3B                      4   1   3   0    0   0  .227  .572   17   11    0   0   2B
D Smith RF                    4   1   1   1    0   1  .270  .632   14    7    4   0   3B
S Dunston SS                  2   0   0   1    1   2  .153  .458   13    7    0   1   SH,IW
M Bielecki P                  1   0   0   0    1   1  .000  .067    9    4    0   2   
  S Wilson P                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
  P Stephenson PH             1   0   0   0    0   1  .143  .360    4    3    0   0   
  J Pico P                    0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   1   
  M Williams P                0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   1   
  L McClendon PH              1   0   0   0    0   1  .313 1.076    6    3    0   0   
Totals                       33   2   8   0    3   6              126   75   24   5
Batting Events
2B: V Law (6, off R Mahler).
3B: D Smith (1, off R Mahler).
SH: S Dunston (1, off R Mahler).
IBB: S Dunston (3, by R Mahler).
TB: V Law 4; D Smith 3; R Sandberg 2; D Berryhill; D Dascenzo.
RBI: S Dunston (3); D Smith (1).
Team LOB: 8.
With RISP: 0 for 2.
Fielding Events
E: M Bielecki (1).
Baserunning Events
CS: D Dascenzo (1, 2nd base by R Mahler/J Reed).
Cincinnati Reds              AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
C Sabo 3B                     4   1   1   1    1   0  .222  .570   22   13    0   0   
K Griffey LF                  4   1   3   1    0   0  .308  .913   11    6    1   0   SB
  J Youngblood PH-LF          1   0   0   0    0   0  .276  .644    5    4    0   0   
B Larkin SS                   4   2   2   0    1   1  .319  .777   20   13    4   3   
E Davis RF                    4   0   4   3    0   0  .250  .787   14   10    0   0   2B
  R Roomes PR-CF              1   0   1   0    0   0  .314  .790    1    1    1   0   
P O'Neill CF-RF               5   0   0   0    0   2  .290  .817   19   12    4   0   
T Benzinger 1B                3   1   0   0    2   1  .243  .619   22   10   10   0   
J Reed C                      3   0   0   1    0   0  .250  .654   19    9    6   1   HBP,SF
L Harris 2B                   3   1   1   0    1   0  .200  .482   17    6    1   5   HBP
R Mahler P                    2   1   1   0    1   0  .182  .462   18   11    0   2   SH
Totals                       34   7  13   0    6   4              168   95   27  11
Batting Events
2B: E Davis (3, off J Pico).
SF: J Reed (1, off M Williams).
SH: R Mahler (2, off M Bielecki).
HBP: J Reed (1, by M Williams); L Harris (1, by M Williams).
TB: E Davis 5; K Griffey 3; B Larkin 2; R Mahler; R Roomes; L Harris; C Sabo.
RBI: E Davis 3 (22); K Griffey (8); J Reed (11); C Sabo (13).
2-out RBI: E Davis 3.
Team LOB: 13.
With RISP: 6 for 15.
Baserunning Events
SB: K Griffey (1, 2nd base off M Bielecki/D Berryhill).
Pickoffs: J Reed (1st base by M Williams).

Pitching Stats

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 Bielecki, L (3-2)            3.2   8   4   4    3   2   0   1.75   22   77-46   32· 5· 9    7·10· 3· 0     28    -     1.24  -0.22
S Wilson                       1.1   0   0   0    0   1   0   3.00    4   11-7     5· 1· 1    0· 3· 1· 0          2-0    0.28   0.02
J Pico                         1     3   2   2    0   0   0   2.39    6   23-15   10· 1· 4    3· 3· 1· 0          0-0    0.52  -0.09
M Williams                     2     2   1   1    3   1   0   2.31   12   46-22   13· 3· 6    2· 4· 1· 0          0-0    0.15   0.00
Totals                         8    13   7   7    6   4   0          44  157-90   60·10·20   12·20· 6· 0          2-0 
Cincinnati Reds               IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
R Mahler, W (6-4)              9     8   2   2    3   6   0   2.13   37  121-73   44· 8·20   16·12· 4· 0     66    -     0.84   0.21
Totals                         9     8   2   2    3   6   0          37  121-73   44· 8·20   16·12· 4· 0           -
Balks: M Williams (4).
WP: M Williams (2).
HBP: M Williams 2 (3; J Reed, L Harris).
IBB: R Mahler (2; S Dunston).
Pickoffs: M Williams (4; J Reed, 1st base).

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Fred Brocklander, 1B - Bob Engel, 2B - Paul Runge, 3B - Dutch Rennert.
Time of Game: 2:38.
Attendance: 34,128.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 82° F, Cloudy, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Chicago Cubs                              Cincinnati Reds                              
1. Doug Dascenzo                CF       1. Chris Sabo                   3B
2. Gary Varsho                  LF       2. Ken Griffey                  LF
3. Ryne Sandberg                2B       3. Barry Larkin                 SS
4. Mark Grace                   1B       4. Eric Davis                   RF
5. Damon Berryhill               C       5. Paul O'Neill                 CF
6. Vance Law                    3B       6. Todd Benzinger               1B
7. Dwight Smith                 RF       7. Jeff Reed                     C
8. Shawon Dunston               SS       8. Lenny Harris                 2B
9. Mike Bielecki                 P       9. Rick Mahler                   P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b4 1 12- R 5,(2-2)  17% 78% 0-0 CIN R. Mahler M. Bielecki Single to P (Bunt to Short 3B Line); Benzinger Scores/Adv on E1 (throw); Harris to 3B; Mahler to 2B
t4 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  -11% 39% 0-0 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Double to RF (Ground Ball); Berryhill to 3B
b6 2 12- RR 2,(1-0)  10% 96% 4-2 CIN E. Davis J. Pico Double to RF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF); Griffey Scores; Larkin Scores
t4 1 -23 O 6,(2-2)  10% 49% 0-0 CHC D. Smith R. Mahler Strikeout Looking
t4 2 123 O 4,(1-2)  9% 56% 0-0 CHC M. Bielecki R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging

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, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- 4,(2-1)  -4% 46% 0-0 CHC D. Dascenzo R. Mahler Single to LF (Ground Ball)
t1 0 1-- O 5,(2-2)  6% 52% 0-0 CHC G. Varsho R. Mahler Dascenzo Caught Stealing 2B (C-SS)
t1 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  1% 54% 0-0 CHC G. Varsho R. Mahler Flyball: CF
t1 2 --- 2,(1-0)  -1% 52% 0-0 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF)
t1 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  2% 55% 0-0 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-SS/Forceout at 2B (SS-2B)
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Reds Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mike Bielecki facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 52% 0-0 CIN C. Sabo M. Bielecki Flyball: RF (Deep RF Line)
b1 1 --- 2,(0-1)  3% 55% 0-0 CIN K. Griffey M. Bielecki Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep SS-2B)
b1 1 1-- 3,(1-1)  2% 57% 0-0 CIN B. Larkin M. Bielecki Griffey Steals 2B
b1 1 -2- 6,(3-2)  2% 58% 0-0 CIN B. Larkin M. Bielecki Walk
b1 1 12- 7,(1-2)  6% 64% 0-0 CIN E. Davis M. Bielecki Single to SS (Ground Ball to Weak SS); Griffey to 3B; Larkin to 2B
b1 1 123 O 5,(2-2)  -7% 57% 0-0 CIN P. O'Neill M. Bielecki Strikeout Swinging
b1 2 123 O 4,(2-1)  -7% 50% 0-0 CIN T. Benzinger M. Bielecki Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Top of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 52% 0-0 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Popfly: SS (Deep SS-3B Hole)
t2 1 --- 6,(2-2)  -3% 50% 0-0 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t2 1 1-- O 3,(2-0)  3% 53% 0-0 CHC D. Smith R. Mahler Flyball: LF (Short LF)
t2 2 1-- O 4,(1-2)  2% 55% 0-0 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Reds Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mike Bielecki facing 7-8-9
b2 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  -2% 53% 0-0 CIN J. Reed M. Bielecki Foul Popfly: 1B (1B Foul)
b2 1 --- 2,(1-0)  3% 55% 0-0 CIN L. Harris M. Bielecki Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
b2 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 53% 0-0 CIN R. Mahler M. Bielecki Bunt Groundout: P-1B/Sacrifice (Short 1B Line); Harris to 2B
b2 2 -2- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 50% 0-0 CIN C. Sabo M. Bielecki Foul Popfly: C (Behind Home)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Top of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 9-1-2
t3 0 --- 5,(3-1)  -4% 46% 0-0 CHC M. Bielecki R. Mahler Walk
t3 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  4% 50% 0-0 CHC D. Dascenzo R. Mahler Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B (Weak SS-2B)
t3 1 1-- O 2,(1-0)  3% 53% 0-0 CHC G. Varsho R. Mahler Popfly: SS (Deep SS)
t3 2 1-- O 3,(1-1)  2% 55% 0-0 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Flyball: CF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Bottom of the 3rd, Reds Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mike Bielecki facing 2-3-4
b3 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 53% 0-0 CIN K. Griffey M. Bielecki Flyball: RF
b3 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 51% 0-0 CIN B. Larkin M. Bielecki Flyball: CF (Deep LF-CF)
b3 2 --- 1,(0-0)  1% 52% 0-0 CIN E. Davis M. Bielecki Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF)
b3 2 1-- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 50% 0-0 CIN P. O'Neill M. Bielecki Groundout: P-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Top of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 4-5-6
t4 0 --- O 3,(2-0)  3% 53% 0-0 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Flyball: CF (LF-CF)
t4 1 --- 1,(0-0)  -3% 50% 0-0 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF)
t4 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  -11% 39% 0-0 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Double to RF (Ground Ball); Berryhill to 3B
t4 1 -23 O 6,(2-2)  10% 49% 0-0 CHC D. Smith R. Mahler Strikeout Looking
t4 2 -23 4,(3-0)  -2% 47% 0-0 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Intentional Walk
t4 2 123 O 4,(1-2)  9% 56% 0-0 CHC M. Bielecki R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 0.
Bottom of the 4th, Reds Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mike Bielecki facing 6-7-8
b4 0 --- 5,(3-1)  4% 60% 0-0 CIN T. Benzinger M. Bielecki Walk
b4 0 1-- O 4,(2-1)  -4% 56% 0-0 CIN J. Reed M. Bielecki Flyball: RF (Deep CF-RF)
b4 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  4% 60% 0-0 CIN L. Harris M. Bielecki Walk; Benzinger to 2B
b4 1 12- R 5,(2-2)  17% 78% 0-0 CIN R. Mahler M. Bielecki Single to P (Bunt to Short 3B Line); Benzinger Scores/Adv on E1 (throw); Harris to 3B; Mahler to 2B
b4 1 -23 R 1,(0-0)  7% 85% 1-0 CIN C. Sabo M. Bielecki Single to LF (Line Drive to Short LF-CF); Harris Scores; Mahler to 3B
b4 1 1-3 R 5,(3-1)  6% 90% 2-0 CIN K. Griffey M. Bielecki Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B); Mahler Scores; Sabo to 3B
b4 1 1-3 O 3,(0-2)  -3% 87% 3-0 CIN B. Larkin M. Bielecki Strikeout Swinging
b4 2 1-3 R 4,(2-1)  5% 92% 3-0 CIN E. Davis M. Bielecki Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole); Sabo Scores; Griffey to 2B
Steve Wilson replaces Mike Bielecki pitching and batting 9th
b4 2 12- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 91% 4-0 CIN P. O'Neill S. Wilson Lineout: 2B (Deep SS-2B)
4 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 2 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 4.
Top of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-4, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 1-2-3
t5 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  2% 93% 0-4 CHC D. Dascenzo R. Mahler Groundout: SS-1B (SS-2B)
t5 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  1% 94% 0-4 CHC G. Varsho R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B (SS-2B)
t5 2 --- 1,(0-0)  -1% 93% 0-4 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole)
t5 2 1-- O 4,(2-1)  1% 94% 0-4 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Groundout: P-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 4.
Bottom of the 5th, Reds Batting, Ahead 4-0, Cubs' Steve Wilson facing 6-7-8
b5 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -0% 94% 4-0 CIN T. Benzinger S. Wilson Strikeout Looking
b5 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -0% 93% 4-0 CIN J. Reed S. Wilson Flyball: LF (Short LF)
b5 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  -0% 93% 4-0 CIN L. Harris S. Wilson Foul Popfly: C (Behind Home)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Reds 4.
Top of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-4, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 5-6-7
t6 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 94% 0-4 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Flyball: CF (LF-CF)
t6 1 --- 4,(1-2)  -2% 93% 0-4 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF-RF)
t6 1 1-- R 2,(1-0)  -8% 85% 0-4 CHC D. Smith R. Mahler Triple to CF (Line Drive to Deep CF-RF); Law Scores
t6 1 --3 RO 1,(0-0)  0% 85% 1-4 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Bunt Groundout: P-1B/Sacrifice (Short 1B Line); Smith Scores
Phil Stephenson pinch hits for Steve Wilson (P) batting 9th
t6 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 86% 2-4 CHC P. Stephenson R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 4.
Bottom of the 6th, Reds Batting, Ahead 4-2, Cubs' Jeff Pico facing 9-1-2
Jeff Pico replaces Phil Stephenson (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b6 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 85% 4-2 CIN R. Mahler J. Pico Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
b6 1 --- O 6,(2-2)  -1% 84% 4-2 CIN C. Sabo J. Pico Groundout: P-1B
b6 2 --- 2,(1-0)  1% 84% 4-2 CIN K. Griffey J. Pico Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B)
b6 2 1-- 5,(1-2)  1% 85% 4-2 CIN B. Larkin J. Pico Single to LF (Line Drive to Short LF); Griffey to 2B
b6 2 12- RR 2,(1-0)  10% 96% 4-2 CIN E. Davis J. Pico Double to RF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF); Griffey Scores; Larkin Scores
Rolando Roomes pinch runs for Eric Davis (RF) batting 4th
b6 2 -2- O 5,(3-1)  -1% 95% 6-2 CIN P. O'Neill J. Pico Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 6.
Top of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-6, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 1-2-3
Rolando Roomes moves from PR to CF; Paul O'Neill moves from CF to RF
t7 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 96% 2-6 CHC D. Dascenzo R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
t7 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 97% 2-6 CHC G. Varsho R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
t7 2 --- 7,(3-2)  -1% 96% 2-6 CHC R. Sandberg R. Mahler Walk
t7 2 1-- O 1,(0-0)  1% 98% 2-6 CHC M. Grace R. Mahler Groundout: 1B unassisted (Weak 1B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 6.
Bottom of the 7th, Reds Batting, Ahead 6-2, Cubs' Mitch Williams facing 6-7-8
Mitch Williams replaces Jeff Pico pitching and batting 9th
b7 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -0% 97% 6-2 CIN T. Benzinger M. Williams Lineout: LF
b7 1 --- 2,(1-0)  0% 98% 6-2 CIN J. Reed M. Williams Hit By Pitch
b7 1 1-- O 1,(1-0)  -0% 97% 6-2 CIN L. Harris M. Williams Reed Picked off 1B (P-1B)
b7 2 --- 2,(1-0)  0% 97% 6-2 CIN L. Harris M. Williams Hit By Pitch
b7 2 1-- 2,(0-1)  0% 97% 6-2 CIN R. Mahler M. Williams Wild Pitch; Harris to 2B
b7 2 -2- 7,(3-2)  0% 98% 6-2 CIN R. Mahler M. Williams Walk
b7 2 12- 5,(3-2)  0% 98% 6-2 CIN C. Sabo M. Williams Balk; Harris to 3B; Mahler to 2B
b7 2 -23 6,(3-2)  0% 98% 6-2 CIN C. Sabo M. Williams Walk
Joel Youngblood pinch hits for Ken Griffey (LF) batting 2nd
b7 2 123 O 5,(1-2)  -1% 97% 6-2 CIN J. Youngblood M. Williams Flyball: RF (Short RF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 6.
Top of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-6, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 5-6-7
Joel Youngblood moves from PH to LF
t8 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  1% 98% 2-6 CHC D. Berryhill R. Mahler Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
t8 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 99% 2-6 CHC V. Law R. Mahler Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
t8 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  0% 99% 2-6 CHC D. Smith R. Mahler Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 6.
Bottom of the 8th, Reds Batting, Ahead 6-2, Cubs' Mitch Williams facing 3-4-5
b8 0 --- 2,(1-0)  0% 99% 6-2 CIN B. Larkin M. Williams Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
b8 0 1-- 1,(0-0)  0% 99% 6-2 CIN R. Roomes M. Williams Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole); Larkin to 2B
b8 0 12- O 5,(2-2)  -0% 99% 6-2 CIN P. O'Neill M. Williams Strikeout Looking
b8 1 12- 7,(3-2)  0% 99% 6-2 CIN T. Benzinger M. Williams Walk; Larkin to 3B; Roomes to 2B
b8 1 123 RO 5,(2-2)  0% 100% 6-2 CIN J. Reed M. Williams Flyball: CF/Sacrifice Fly (Deep CF); Larkin Scores; Roomes to 3B
b8 2 1-3 O 3,(2-0)  -0% 100% 7-2 CIN L. Harris M. Williams Flyball: LF (Short LF-CF)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 7.
Top of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-7, Reds' Rick Mahler facing 8-9-1
t9 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  0% 100% 2-7 CHC S. Dunston R. Mahler Strikeout Swinging
Lloyd McClendon pinch hits for Mitch Williams (P) batting 9th
t9 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  0% 100% 2-7 CHC L. McClendon R. Mahler Strikeout Looking
t9 2 --- O 5,(1-2)  0% 100% 2-7 CHC D. Dascenzo R. Mahler Groundout: 1B unassisted (Deep 1B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Reds 7.

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  • 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.

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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.

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