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CAL  4
BAL  2
 CHW  3
DET  2
 KCR  6
CLE  3
 TOR  6
@MIL  1
 OAK  3
BOS  1
 SEA  9
NYY  6
 MIN  3
@TEX  2
 STL  3
@ATL  2
 PIT  8
@CIN  1
 CHC  2
@HOU  1
(11)		 LAD  2
@MON  1
 NYM  6
SDP  0
 PHI  3
SFG  0
Standings at end of play this day

Astrodome, Attendance: 23,142

 Monday, August 29, 1988, 7:35
Time of Game: 3:18
Cubs
2
65-64
Won 1
4th, 11½ GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9  10 11    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -    -  -  -
Cubs            0  0  0   0  0  0   1  0  0   0  1    2 10  1
Astros          1  0  0   0  0  0   0  0  0   0  0    1  9  0
W: Scott Sanderson (1-0), L: Larry Andersen (2-4), S: Drew Hall (1)
 Astros
1
70-61
Lost 2
2nd, 6½ GB

Batting Stats

Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
M Webster CF                  6   0   2   1    0   3  .259  .683   24   17    4   0   
R Sandberg 2B                 6   0   1   0    0   1  .262  .738   24   15    5   4   
M Grace 1B                    4   0   1   0    1   1  .297  .773   16    7    7   1   CS
A Dawson RF                   4   1   2   1    1   1  .308  .866   29   18    2   0   HR,SB,IW
R Palmeiro LF                 5   0   1   0    0   0  .307  .771   17   16    3   0   2B
V Law 3B                      5   0   2   0    0   3  .295  .754   21   16    1   1   
  D Jackson PR                0   1   0   0    0   0  .248  .685              0   0   
  M Trillo 3B                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .227  .541              0   0   
D Berryhill C                 2   0   0   0    2   0  .276  .740   15    6    6   2   SH,2·IW
S Dunston SS                  5   0   0   0    0   4  .256  .642   20   16    3   3   
G Maddux P                    3   0   0   0    0   1  .200  .438    6    5    2   0   
  G Varsho PH                 1   0   1   0    0   0  .279  .621    2    2    0   0   
  S Sanderson P               0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  J Mumphrey PH               0   0   0   0    1   0  .140  .410    4         0   0   IW
  D Hall P                    0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
Totals                       41   2  10   0    5  14              178  118   33  11
Batting Events
2B: R Palmeiro (33, off N Ryan).
HR: A Dawson (21, off N Ryan; 7th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF).
SH: D Berryhill (3, off L Andersen).
IBB: A Dawson (10, by L Andersen); D Berryhill 2 (4, by N Ryan, by L Andersen); J Mumphrey (2, by L Andersen).
TB: A Dawson 5; M Webster 2; V Law 2; R Palmeiro 2; R Sandberg; G Varsho; M Grace.
RBI: M Webster (28); A Dawson (70).
2-out RBI: M Webster.
Team LOB: 12.
With RISP: 1 for 15.
Fielding Events
E: S Dunston (15).
Baserunning Events
SB: A Dawson (10, 2nd base off L Andersen/C Biggio).
CS: M Grace (3, 2nd base by N Ryan/A Trevino).
Houston Astros               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
G Young CF                    4   1   1   0    1   1  .260  .675   27   15    1   0   3B,CS
  L Andersen P                0   0   0   0    0   0  .400  .800              1   0   
  J Pankovits PH              1   0   0   0    0   0  .231  .626    2    1    0   0   
B Doran 2B                    2   0   0   1    2   1  .259  .692   23   12    5   4   SB,SF
B Hatcher LF-CF               5   0   1   0    0   1  .266  .673   20   12    1   0   
G Davis 1B                    4   0   2   0    1   0  .279  .846   15    9    8   2   IW
B Bell 3B                     5   0   0   0    0   1  .236  .625   13   10    0   1   
K Bass RF                     4   0   1   0    1   0  .260  .713   17    8    1   0   CS,IW
R Ramirez SS                  5   0   2   0    0   1  .263  .646   14    9    0   2   
A Trevino C                   3   0   2   0    0   0  .254  .711    6    5   11   1   2B
  C Reynolds PH               1   0   0   0    0   0  .252  .606    2    1    0   0   
  C Biggio C                  1   0   0   0    0   0  .202  .559    4    2    3   2   
N Ryan P                      3   0   0   0    0   1  .051  .162    9    7    1   0   
  T Puhl PH-LF                0   0   0   0    1   0  .323  .840    4         1   0   IW
  J Fishel PH                 1   0   0   0    0   0  .222  .444    6    4    0   0   
Totals                       39   1   9   0    6   6              162   95   33  12
Batting Events
2B: A Trevino (16, off G Maddux).
3B: G Young (8, off G Maddux).
SF: B Doran (1, off G Maddux).
IBB: K Bass (10, by G Maddux); T Puhl (3, by G Maddux); G Davis (16, by G Maddux).
TB: G Young 3; A Trevino 3; R Ramirez 2; G Davis 2; K Bass; B Hatcher.
RBI: B Doran (51).
Team LOB: 12.
With RISP: 1 for 7.
Baserunning Events
SB: B Doran (16, 2nd base off G Maddux/D Berryhill).
CS: K Bass (6, 2nd base by G Maddux/D Berryhill); G Young (20, 2nd base by G Maddux/D Berryhill).

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
G Maddux                       9     9   1   1    6   5   0   3.03   40  137-80   40·12·28   12·17· 8· 0     64    -     1.34   0.42
S Sanderson, W (1-0)           1     0   0   0    0   1   0   0.00    3   10-7     3· 2· 2    1· 1· 1· 0          0-0    1.89   0.12
D Hall, S (1)                  1     0   0   0    0   0   0   7.71    3   12-7     6· 0· 1    1· 2· 0· 0          0-0    2.78   0.17
Totals                        11     9   1   1    6   6   0          46  159-94   49·14·31   14·20· 9· 0           -  
Houston Astros                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
N Ryan                         8     5   1   1    2  11   1   3.87   30  117-79   44·21·14   12· 5· 2· 0     77    -     1.36   0.30
L Andersen, L (2-4)            3     5   1   1    3   3   0   2.64   17   57-35   20·10· 5    4· 7· 4· 0          0-0    3.59  -0.09
Totals                        11    10   2   2    5  14   1          47  174-114  64·31·19   16·12· 6· 0           -
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: None.
IBB: N Ryan (6; D Berryhill); G Maddux 3 (16; K Bass, G Davis, T Puhl); L Andersen 3 (8; D Berryhill, A Dawson, J Mumphrey).
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Doug Harvey, 1B - Jerry Crawford, 2B - Bob Davidson, 3B - Frank Pulli.
Time of Game: 3:18.
Attendance: 23,142.
Start Time Weather: 72° F, In Dome.

Lineups

   Chicago Cubs                              Houston Astros                               
1. Mitch Webster                CF       1. Gerald Young                 CF
2. Ryne Sandberg                2B       2. Bill Doran                   2B
3. Mark Grace                   1B       3. Billy Hatcher                LF
4. Andre Dawson                 RF       4. Glenn Davis                  1B
5. Rafael Palmeiro              LF       5. Buddy Bell                   3B
6. Vance Law                    3B       6. Kevin Bass                   RF
7. Damon Berryhill               C       7. Rafael Ramirez               SS
8. Shawon Dunston               SS       8. Alex Trevino                  C
9. Greg Maddux                   P       9. Nolan Ryan                    P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
t11 2 12- R 2,(0-1)  38% 86% 1-1 CHC M. Webster L. Andersen Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Jackson Scores; Mumphrey to 3B
t7 0 --- R 9,(1-2)  22% 50% 0-1 CHC A. Dawson N. Ryan Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
t10 2 123 O 3,(0-2)  -16% 38% 1-1 CHC R. Palmeiro L. Andersen Flyball: LF (LF-CF)
t10 0 1-- 3,(1-1)  12% 70% 1-1 CHC M. Webster L. Andersen Single to RF (Line Drive); Varsho to 2B
t10 0 12- O 3,(1-1)  -12% 58% 1-1 CHC R. Sandberg L. Andersen Popfly: 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, Cubs Batting, Tied 0-0, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 48% 0-0 CHC M. Webster N. Ryan Lineout: 1B
t1 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  -1% 46% 0-0 CHC R. Sandberg N. Ryan Strikeout Looking
t1 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  -1% 46% 0-0 CHC M. Grace N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- 9,(3-2)  -10% 36% 0-0 HOU G. Young G. Maddux Triple to CF (Line Drive to Deep CF-RF)
b1 0 --3 RO 5,(2-2)  0% 36% 0-0 HOU B. Doran G. Maddux Flyball: CF/Sacrifice Fly; Young Scores
b1 1 --- 3,(1-1)  -2% 34% 1-0 HOU B. Hatcher G. Maddux Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF)
b1 1 1-- O 3,(0-2)  2% 36% 1-0 HOU G. Davis G. Maddux Flyball: CF
b1 2 1-- O 3,(1-1)  2% 38% 1-0 HOU B. Bell G. Maddux Groundout: 3B-2B/Forceout at 2B
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 4-5-6
t2 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 36% 0-1 CHC A. Dawson N. Ryan Groundout: 2B-1B
t2 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 34% 0-1 CHC R. Palmeiro N. Ryan Groundout: 1B-P
t2 2 --- 3,(0-2)  1% 36% 0-1 CHC V. Law N. Ryan Single to LF (Ground Ball)
t2 2 1-- O 5,(1-2)  -2% 33% 0-1 CHC D. Berryhill N. Ryan Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 2nd, Astros Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 6-7-8
b2 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -3% 30% 1-0 HOU K. Bass G. Maddux Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
b2 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  5% 35% 1-0 HOU R. Ramirez G. Maddux Bass Caught Stealing 2B (C-SS)
b2 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 36% 1-0 HOU R. Ramirez G. Maddux Strikeout Looking
b2 2 --- 2,(0-1)  -1% 35% 1-0 HOU A. Trevino G. Maddux Single to LF (Line Drive to Short LF)
b2 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  2% 37% 1-0 HOU N. Ryan G. Maddux Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 8-9-1
t3 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 35% 0-1 CHC S. Dunston N. Ryan Groundout: 2B-1B
t3 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 33% 0-1 CHC G. Maddux N. Ryan Groundout: 2B-1B (Weak 1B)
t3 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  -1% 32% 0-1 CHC M. Webster N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 3rd, Astros Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 1-2-3
b3 0 --- 6,(3-2)  -3% 29% 1-0 HOU G. Young G. Maddux Walk
b3 0 1-- O 2,(1-0)  5% 33% 1-0 HOU B. Doran G. Maddux Young Caught Stealing 2B (C-2B)
b3 1 --- 7,(3-2)  -2% 31% 1-0 HOU B. Doran G. Maddux Walk
b3 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  2% 34% 1-0 HOU B. Hatcher G. Maddux Flyball: RF
b3 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  -2% 32% 1-0 HOU G. Davis G. Maddux Single to LF (Line Drive); Doran to 2B
b3 2 12- O 2,(1-0)  4% 36% 1-0 HOU B. Bell G. Maddux Flyball: CF (Short CF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 2-3-4
t4 0 --- 3,(0-2)  5% 41% 0-1 CHC R. Sandberg N. Ryan Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t4 0 1-- 1,(0-0)  8% 49% 0-1 CHC M. Grace N. Ryan Single to LF (Ground Ball); Sandberg to 2B
t4 0 12- O 6,(3-2)  -7% 41% 0-1 CHC A. Dawson N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
t4 1 12- O 4,(1-2)  -4% 38% 0-1 CHC R. Palmeiro N. Ryan Groundout: 1B unassisted; Sandberg to 3B; Grace to 2B
t4 2 -23 O 4,(1-2)  -8% 30% 0-1 CHC V. Law N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 4th, Astros Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 6-7-8
b4 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  2% 32% 1-0 HOU K. Bass G. Maddux Lineout: CF
b4 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  1% 33% 1-0 HOU R. Ramirez G. Maddux Groundout: 1B-P (2B-1B)
b4 2 --- 3,(1-1)  -2% 31% 1-0 HOU A. Trevino G. Maddux Double to RF (Line Drive to Deep RF)
b4 2 -2- O 3,(1-1)  3% 34% 1-0 HOU N. Ryan G. Maddux Flyball: LF (Short LF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 7-8-9
t5 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 31% 0-1 CHC D. Berryhill N. Ryan Popfly: 2B (Deep 2B)
t5 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 29% 0-1 CHC S. Dunston N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
t5 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  -1% 27% 0-1 CHC G. Maddux N. Ryan Groundout: 1B unassisted
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 5th, Astros Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 1-2-3
b5 0 --- O 5,(3-1)  2% 29% 1-0 HOU G. Young G. Maddux Popfly: SS (Deep SS)
b5 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 31% 1-0 HOU B. Doran G. Maddux Groundout: 1B unassisted
b5 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 31% 1-0 HOU B. Hatcher G. Maddux Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 1-2-3
t6 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -4% 28% 0-1 CHC M. Webster N. Ryan Strikeout Looking
t6 1 --- O 4,(2-1)  -2% 26% 0-1 CHC R. Sandberg N. Ryan Flyball: CF (CF-RF)
t6 2 --- 5,(3-1)  2% 28% 0-1 CHC M. Grace N. Ryan Walk
t6 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -4% 24% 0-1 CHC A. Dawson N. Ryan Grace Caught Stealing 2B (C-2B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 6th, Astros Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 4-5-6
b6 0 --- 5,(2-2)  -3% 21% 1-0 HOU G. Davis G. Maddux Single to CF (Line Drive)
b6 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  1% 22% 1-0 HOU B. Bell G. Maddux Groundout: P unassisted; Davis to 2B
b6 1 -2- 4,(3-0)  -1% 21% 1-0 HOU K. Bass G. Maddux Intentional Walk
b6 1 12- 2,(1-0)  -5% 16% 1-0 HOU R. Ramirez G. Maddux Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Davis to 3B; Bass to 2B
b6 1 123 O 1,(0-0)  6% 22% 1-0 HOU A. Trevino G. Maddux Popfly: 3B
b6 2 123 O 4,(1-2)  6% 28% 1-0 HOU N. Ryan G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 4-5-6
t7 0 --- R 9,(1-2)  22% 50% 0-1 CHC A. Dawson N. Ryan Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
t7 0 --- 1,(0-0)  12% 62% 1-1 CHC R. Palmeiro N. Ryan Double to RF (Line Drive to Deep RF)
t7 0 -2- O 3,(0-2)  -7% 54% 1-1 CHC V. Law N. Ryan Strikeout (foul bunt)
t7 1 -2- 4,(3-0)  2% 56% 1-1 CHC D. Berryhill N. Ryan Intentional Walk
t7 1 12- O 5,(1-2)  -7% 49% 1-1 CHC S. Dunston N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
t7 2 12- O 3,(0-2)  -7% 42% 1-1 CHC G. Maddux N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 7th, Astros Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 1-2-3
b7 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  4% 46% 1-1 HOU G. Young G. Maddux Flyball: LF
b7 1 --- 5,(3-1)  -4% 42% 1-1 HOU B. Doran G. Maddux Walk
b7 1 1-- O 6,(3-2)  2% 44% 1-1 HOU B. Hatcher G. Maddux Strikeout Looking, Doran Steals 2B
b7 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  -1% 43% 1-1 HOU G. Davis G. Maddux Intentional Walk
b7 2 12- O 3,(1-1)  7% 50% 1-1 HOU B. Bell G. Maddux Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Top of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Astros' Nolan Ryan facing 1-2-3
t8 0 --- O 5,(1-2)  -4% 46% 1-1 CHC M. Webster N. Ryan Strikeout Swinging
t8 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 43% 1-1 CHC R. Sandberg N. Ryan Groundout: SS-1B
t8 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  -2% 40% 1-1 CHC M. Grace N. Ryan Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 8th, Astros Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 6-7-8
b8 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  4% 45% 1-1 HOU K. Bass G. Maddux Flyball: LF
b8 1 --- 3,(1-1)  -5% 40% 1-1 HOU R. Ramirez G. Maddux Single to SS (Ground Ball)
Craig Reynolds pinch hits for Alex Trevino (C) batting 8th
b8 1 1-- O 2,(1-0)  2% 42% 1-1 HOU C. Reynolds G. Maddux Groundout: SS unassisted/Forceout at 2B; Reynolds to 2B/Adv on E6 (throw to 1B)
Terry Puhl pinch hits for Nolan Ryan (P) batting 9th
b8 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  -1% 42% 1-1 HOU T. Puhl G. Maddux Intentional Walk
b8 2 12- O 3,(0-2)  8% 50% 1-1 HOU G. Young G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Top of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Astros' Larry Andersen facing 4-5-6
Larry Andersen replaces Gerald Young (CF) pitching and batting 1st; Craig Biggio replaces Craig Reynolds (PH) playing C batting 8th; Terry Puhl moves from PH to LF; Billy Hatcher moves from LF to CF
t9 0 --- 5,(2-2)  8% 58% 1-1 CHC A. Dawson L. Andersen Single to SS (Ground Ball)
t9 0 1-- 2,(0-1)  9% 68% 1-1 CHC R. Palmeiro L. Andersen Dawson Steals 2B
t9 0 -2- O 4,(0-2)  -11% 56% 1-1 CHC R. Palmeiro L. Andersen Lineout: RF
t9 1 -2- O 6,(2-2)  -9% 48% 1-1 CHC V. Law L. Andersen Strikeout Swinging
t9 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  1% 49% 1-1 CHC D. Berryhill L. Andersen Intentional Walk
t9 2 12- O 3,(0-2)  -10% 38% 1-1 CHC S. Dunston L. Andersen Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 9th, Astros Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 2-3-4
b9 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  5% 43% 1-1 HOU B. Doran G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
b9 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  4% 47% 1-1 HOU B. Hatcher G. Maddux Groundout: SS-1B
b9 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  3% 50% 1-1 HOU G. Davis G. Maddux Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Top of the 10th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Astros' Larry Andersen facing 9-1-2
Gary Varsho pinch hits for Greg Maddux (P) batting 9th
t10 0 --- 2,(0-1)  8% 58% 1-1 CHC G. Varsho L. Andersen Single to 2B (Bunt to Front of Home)
t10 0 1-- 3,(1-1)  12% 70% 1-1 CHC M. Webster L. Andersen Single to RF (Line Drive); Varsho to 2B
t10 0 12- O 3,(1-1)  -12% 58% 1-1 CHC R. Sandberg L. Andersen Popfly: 2B
t10 1 12- O 2,(1-0)  -7% 52% 1-1 CHC M. Grace L. Andersen Fielder's Choice 1B; Varsho out at Hm/1B-C-3B-P; Webster to 3B; Grace to 2B
t10 2 -23 4,(3-0)  3% 54% 1-1 CHC A. Dawson L. Andersen Intentional Walk
t10 2 123 O 3,(0-2)  -16% 38% 1-1 CHC R. Palmeiro L. Andersen Flyball: LF (LF-CF)
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 10th, Astros Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Scott Sanderson facing 5-6-7
Scott Sanderson replaces Gary Varsho (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b10 0 --- O 4,(0-2)  5% 43% 1-1 HOU B. Bell S. Sanderson Strikeout Looking
b10 1 --- O 4,(2-1)  4% 47% 1-1 HOU K. Bass S. Sanderson Groundout: 2B-1B
b10 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 50% 1-1 HOU R. Ramirez S. Sanderson Lineout: 2B (Short CF-RF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 1, Astros 1.
Top of the 11th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Astros' Larry Andersen facing 6-7-8
t11 0 --- 5,(2-2)  8% 58% 1-1 CHC V. Law L. Andersen Single to LF (Line Drive)
t11 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 56% 1-1 CHC D. Berryhill L. Andersen Bunt Groundout: C-2B/Sacrifice; Law to 2B
Darrin Jackson pinch runs for Vance Law (3B) batting 6th
t11 1 -2- O 3,(0-2)  -9% 48% 1-1 CHC S. Dunston L. Andersen Strikeout Swinging
Jerry Mumphrey pinch hits for Scott Sanderson (P) batting 9th
t11 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  1% 49% 1-1 CHC J. Mumphrey L. Andersen Intentional Walk
t11 2 12- R 2,(0-1)  38% 86% 1-1 CHC M. Webster L. Andersen Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Jackson Scores; Mumphrey to 3B
t11 2 1-3 O 3,(1-1)  -3% 83% 2-1 CHC R. Sandberg L. Andersen Flyball: CF (CF-RF)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 11th, Astros Batting, Behind 1-2, Cubs' Drew Hall facing 8-9-1
Drew Hall replaces Jerry Mumphrey (PH) pitching and batting 9th; Manny Trillo replaces Darrin Jackson (PR) playing 3B batting 6th
b11 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  8% 91% 1-2 HOU C. Biggio D. Hall Popfly: 2B
John Fishel pinch hits for Terry Puhl (LF) batting 9th
b11 1 --- O 6,(2-2)  6% 96% 1-2 HOU J. Fishel D. Hall Flyball: RF
Jim Pankovits pinch hits for Larry Andersen (P) batting 1st
b11 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  4% 100% 1-2 HOU J. Pankovits D. Hall Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 1.

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