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BAL  5
TBD  0

DET  3
@CHW  2

(11)
CLE  6
KCR  0

MIN  7
LAA  4

TOR  2
@NYY  0

SEA  4
@OAK  2

TEX  7
BOS  2

STL  6
@ATL  5

CHC  3
@HOU  2
LAD  6
COL  3

MIL  4
CIN  3

FLA  6
@PHI  4

SFG  3
@PIT  2

SDP  5
ARI  4

(15)
WSN  5
NYM  1

Standings at end of play this day

Minute Maid Park, Attendance: 41,232

Friday, April 29, 2005, 7:05PM
Time of Game: 2:47
Cubs
3
12-10
Won 2
2nd, 3½ GB
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Cubs            0  2  0   0  0  0   1  0  0    3 10  0
Astros          1  0  1   0  0  0   0  0  0    2  7  0
W: Greg Maddux (1-1), L: Roger Clemens (1-1), S: LaTroy Hawkins (4)
Astros
2
8-13
Lost 6
5th, 7 GB

Batting Stats

Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
J Hairston 2B                 4   0   1   0    1   1  .273  .748   23   15    4   4   CS
N Perez SS                    4   0   0   0    0   1  .369  .966   13    9    1   2   
C Patterson CF                4   0   0   0    0   2  .286  .763   16   13    2   0   
D Lee 1B                      3   1   1   0    1   0  .427 1.293   17    7    7   0   2B
A Ramirez 3B                  4   1   2   0    0   0  .253  .840   11    7    0   4   
J Burnitz RF                  4   1   3   2    0   0  .294  .914   19   13    3   0   HR,2B
T Hollandsworth LF            4   0   2   1    0   0  .250  .724   15   10    1   0   2·2B
M Barrett C                   3   0   0   0    0   0  .209  .627    9    7    9   0   SH
G Maddux P                    2   0   0   0    0   0  .111  .222    2    2    0   1   
  J Dubois PH                 1   0   1   0    0   0  .320 1.050    1    1    0   0   2B
  M Wuertz P                  0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  W Ohman P                   0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  R Novoa P                   0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  B Grieve PH                 1   0   0   0    0   0  .500 1.000    5    3    0   0   
  L Hawkins P                 0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
Totals                       34   3  10   0    2   4              131   87   27  11
Batting Events
2B: T Hollandsworth 2 (4, 1 off D Wheeler, 1 off R Clemens); J Burnitz (6, off R Clemens); D Lee (9, off R Springer); J Dubois (3, off R Clemens).
HR: J Burnitz (5, off R Clemens; 7th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to RF).
SH: M Barrett (1, off D Wheeler).
TB: J Burnitz 7; T Hollandsworth 4; A Ramirez 2; D Lee 2; J Dubois 2; J Hairston.
RBI: J Burnitz 2 (16); T Hollandsworth (6).
Team LOB: 7.
With RISP: 3 for 12.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. N Perez-J Hairston-D Lee.
Baserunning Events
CS: J Hairston (2, 2nd base by R Clemens POCS).
Houston Astros               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
W Taveras CF                  5   1   1   0    0   1  .268  .709   22   13    3   1   SB
C Biggio 2B                   4   0   0   0    0   0  .282  .803   12    7    2   2   
J Bagwell 1B                  3   1   1   1    1   0  .236  .758   18    9   11   1   HR
M Lamb LF                     3   0   1   1    1   1  .212  .740   15    9    1   0   2B
J Lane RF                     4   0   0   0    0   2  .298  .893   16   12    3   0   
M Ensberg 3B                  3   0   1   0    1   1  .258  .741   20   10    0   0   
E Bruntlett SS                3   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .200   10    6    0   6   GDP
  J Vizcaino PH-SS            1   0   0   0    0   0  .308  .896    2    1    1   0   
B Ausmus C                    3   0   1   0    0   1  .204  .523    9    8    6   0   
  O Palmeiro PH               1   0   0   0    0   1  .214  .853    6    6    0   0   
R Clemens P                   2   0   2   0    0   0  .300  .600    6    5    0   1   
  L Scott PH                  0   0   0   0    1   0  .154  .455    7    3    0   0   
  R Springer P                0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  D Wheeler P                 0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   1   
  C Burke PH                  1   0   0   0    0   0  .238  .551    2    1    0   0   
Totals                       33   2   7   0    4   7              145   90   27  12
Batting Events
2B: M Lamb (3, off G Maddux).
HR: J Bagwell (3, off G Maddux; 3rd inn, 0 on, 0 outs to LF).
TB: J Bagwell 4; R Clemens 2; M Lamb 2; M Ensberg; W Taveras; B Ausmus.
GIDP: E Bruntlett (1).
RBI: M Lamb (4); J Bagwell (12).
Team LOB: 8.
With RISP: 1 for 6.
Baserunning Events
SB: W Taveras (7, 2nd base off G Maddux/M Barrett).

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, W (1-1)              6     7   2   2    1   3   1   4.20   25   87-55   33· 6·16   14· 7· 1· 0     52    -     1.12   0.14
M Wuertz, H (3)                1.1   0   0   0    1   2   0   2.38    5   24-15    7· 6· 2    1· 1· 0· 0          0-0    2.05   0.17
W Ohman                        0     0   0   0    1   0   0   0.00    1    6-2     1· 1· 0    0· 0· 0· 0          0-0    1.92  -0.07
R Novoa, H (1)                 0.2   0   0   0    1   1   0   5.40    3   14-8     5· 3· 0    0· 1· 0· 0          1-0    3.51   0.15
L Hawkins, S (4)               1     0   0   0    0   1   0   3.60    3   13-10    6· 2· 2    0· 2· 1· 0          0-0    2.78   0.20
Totals                         9     7   2   2    4   7   1          37  144-90   52·18·20   15·11· 2· 0          1-0 
W Ohman faced 1 batter in the 8th inning.
Houston Astros                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
R Clemens, L (1-1)             7     7   3   3    2   4   1   1.03   29   98-66   49· 6·11    8·15· 4· 0     53    -     1.13   0.00
R Springer                     1     2   0   0    0   0   0   2.89    4   17-9     8· 0· 1    2· 2· 1· 0          0-0    1.11   0.05
D Wheeler                      1     1   0   0    0   0   0   1.64    4   15-11    8· 1· 2    1· 3· 1· 0          0-0    1.01   0.04
Totals                         9    10   3   3    2   4   1          37  130-86   65· 7·14   11·20· 6· 0           -  
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: None.
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: R Clemens (1; J Hairston, 2nd base (CS)).

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Rob Drake, 1B - Laz Diaz, 2B - Dana DeMuth, 3B - Marty Foster.
Time of Game: 2:47.
Attendance: 41,232.
Field Condition: Unknown.
Start Time Weather: 81° F, Wind 9mph out to Leftfield.

Lineups

   Chicago Cubs                              Houston Astros                               
1. Jerry Hairston               2B       1. Willy Taveras                CF
2. Neifi Perez                  SS       2. Craig Biggio                 2B
3. Corey Patterson              CF       3. Jeff Bagwell                 1B
4. Derrek Lee                   1B       4. Mike Lamb                    LF
5. Aramis Ramirez               3B       5. Jason Lane                   RF
6. Jeromy Burnitz               RF       6. Morgan Ensberg               3B
7. Todd Hollandsworth           LF       7. Eric Bruntlett               SS
8. Michael Barrett               C       8. Brad Ausmus                   C
9. Greg Maddux                   P       9. Roger Clemens                 P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
t7 0 --- R 8,(3-2)  19% 69% 2-2 CHC J. Burnitz R. Clemens Home Run (Fly Ball)
t2 0 12- R 1,(0-0)  14% 73% 1-1 CHC T. Hollandsworth R. Clemens Double to LF (Fly Ball); Ramirez Scores; Burnitz to 3B
b1 1 12- R 3,(1-1)  -13% 28% 0-0 HOU M. Lamb G. Maddux Double to RF (Ground Ball); Taveras Scores; Bagwell to 3B
b8 2 12- O 2,(1-0)  12% 83% 2-3 HOU J. Vizcaino R. Novoa Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
b3 0 --- R 2,(0-1)  -12% 44% 1-2 HOU J. Bagwell G. Maddux Home Run (Fly Ball)

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' Roger Clemens facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -2% 48% 0-0 CHC J. Hairston R. Clemens Strikeout Swinging
t1 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 46% 0-0 CHC N. Perez R. Clemens Flyball: LF
t1 2 --- O 6,(2-2)  -1% 45% 0-0 CHC C. Patterson R. Clemens 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 --- 5,(2-2)  -4% 42% 0-0 HOU W. Taveras G. Maddux Single to 2B (Ground Ball)
b1 0 1-- O 4,(1-2)  3% 45% 0-0 HOU C. Biggio G. Maddux Popfly: SS
b1 1 1-- 1,(0-0)  -2% 43% 0-0 HOU J. Bagwell G. Maddux Taveras Steals 2B
b1 1 -2- 5,(3-1)  -2% 42% 0-0 HOU J. Bagwell G. Maddux Walk
b1 1 12- R 3,(1-1)  -13% 28% 0-0 HOU M. Lamb G. Maddux Double to RF (Ground Ball); Taveras Scores; Bagwell to 3B
b1 1 -23 O 2,(0-1)  7% 35% 1-0 HOU J. Lane G. Maddux Fielder's Choice P; Bagwell out at Hm/P-3B-C; Lamb to 3B; Lane to 1B
b1 2 1-3 O 5,(1-2)  4% 40% 1-0 HOU M. Ensberg G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Roger Clemens facing 4-5-6
t2 0 --- 4,(3-0)  4% 44% 0-1 CHC D. Lee R. Clemens Walk
t2 0 1-- 2,(0-1)  6% 50% 0-1 CHC A. Ramirez R. Clemens Single to CF (Line Drive); Lee to 2B
t2 0 12- R 1,(0-0)  10% 59% 0-1 CHC J. Burnitz R. Clemens Single to LF (Fly Ball to LF-CF); Lee Scores; Ramirez to 2B
t2 0 12- R 1,(0-0)  14% 73% 1-1 CHC T. Hollandsworth R. Clemens Double to LF (Fly Ball); Ramirez Scores; Burnitz to 3B
t2 0 -23 O 2,(0-1)  -5% 68% 2-1 CHC M. Barrett R. Clemens Groundout: SS-1B
t2 1 -23 O 1,(0-0)  -7% 61% 2-1 CHC G. Maddux R. Clemens Groundout: 1B unassisted
t2 2 -23 O 2,(0-1)  -5% 56% 2-1 CHC J. Hairston R. Clemens Groundout: SS-1B
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 2nd, Astros Batting, Behind 1-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 7-8-9
b2 0 --- O 5,(3-1)  3% 58% 1-2 HOU E. Bruntlett G. Maddux Groundout: 2B-1B
b2 1 --- 4,(1-2)  -3% 56% 1-2 HOU B. Ausmus G. Maddux Single to RF (Ground Ball)
b2 1 1-- 3,(1-1)  -7% 48% 1-2 HOU R. Clemens G. Maddux Single to LF (Ground Ball thru LF Line); Ausmus to 3B
b2 1 1-3 O 1,(0-0)  8% 56% 1-2 HOU W. Taveras G. Maddux Fielder's Choice 3B; Ausmus out at Hm/3B-C; Clemens to 2B; Taveras to 1B
b2 2 12- O 5,(3-1)  5% 61% 1-2 HOU C. Biggio G. Maddux Flyball: RF (CF-RF)
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 1.
Top of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Ahead 2-1, Astros' Roger Clemens facing 2-3-4
t3 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 59% 2-1 CHC N. Perez R. Clemens Flyball: CF
t3 1 --- O 6,(0-2)  -2% 57% 2-1 CHC C. Patterson R. Clemens Strikeout Swinging
t3 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  -1% 56% 2-1 CHC D. Lee R. Clemens Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 3rd, Astros Batting, Behind 1-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 3-4-5
b3 0 --- R 2,(0-1)  -12% 44% 1-2 HOU J. Bagwell G. Maddux Home Run (Fly Ball)
b3 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 47% 2-2 HOU M. Lamb G. Maddux Strikeout Looking
b3 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 49% 2-2 HOU J. Lane G. Maddux Groundout: SS-1B
b3 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  1% 50% 2-2 HOU M. Ensberg G. Maddux Groundout: 2B-1B
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Roger Clemens facing 5-6-7
t4 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  -3% 47% 2-2 CHC A. Ramirez R. Clemens Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
t4 1 --- 4,(1-2)  5% 52% 2-2 CHC J. Burnitz R. Clemens Double to RF (Fly Ball to Deep RF)
t4 1 -2- O 4,(2-1)  -4% 48% 2-2 CHC T. Hollandsworth R. Clemens Flyball: CF
t4 2 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -4% 44% 2-2 CHC M. Barrett R. Clemens Lineout: 1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 4th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 7-8-9
b4 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 47% 2-2 HOU E. Bruntlett G. Maddux Popfly: 2B (Short RF)
b4 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 49% 2-2 HOU B. Ausmus G. Maddux Groundout: 2B-1B
b4 2 --- 3,(0-2)  -1% 47% 2-2 HOU R. Clemens G. Maddux Single to 3B (Ground Ball)
b4 2 1-- O 5,(3-1)  3% 50% 2-2 HOU W. Taveras G. Maddux Groundout: 3B-2B/Forceout at 2B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Roger Clemens facing 9-1-2
t5 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 47% 2-2 CHC G. Maddux R. Clemens Foul Popfly: 1B (1B Foul)
t5 1 --- 7,(1-2)  3% 50% 2-2 CHC J. Hairston R. Clemens Single to LF (Ground Ball)
t5 1 1-- O 1,(0-1)  -5% 45% 2-2 CHC N. Perez R. Clemens Hairston Caught Stealing (PO) 2B (P-1B-SS-1B)
t5 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  -1% 43% 2-2 CHC N. Perez R. Clemens Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 5th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 2-3-4
b5 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 46% 2-2 HOU C. Biggio G. Maddux Flyball: CF
b5 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  2% 49% 2-2 HOU J. Bagwell G. Maddux Flyball: RF
b5 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  1% 50% 2-2 HOU M. Lamb G. Maddux Groundout: 1B unassisted
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Roger Clemens facing 3-4-5
t6 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 47% 2-2 CHC C. Patterson R. Clemens Groundout: 2B-1B
t6 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  -3% 44% 2-2 CHC D. Lee R. Clemens Flyball: RF (RF Line)
t6 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 42% 2-2 CHC A. Ramirez R. Clemens Flyball: RF (CF-RF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 6th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cubs' Greg Maddux facing 5-6-7
b6 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  3% 46% 2-2 HOU J. Lane G. Maddux Strikeout Swinging
b6 1 --- 5,(3-1)  -4% 42% 2-2 HOU M. Ensberg G. Maddux Single to CF (Line Drive)
b6 1 1-- OO 2,(0-1)  8% 50% 2-2 HOU E. Bruntlett G. Maddux Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Roger Clemens facing 6-7-8
t7 0 --- R 8,(3-2)  19% 69% 2-2 CHC J. Burnitz R. Clemens Home Run (Fly Ball)
t7 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  -3% 67% 3-2 CHC T. Hollandsworth R. Clemens Groundout: SS-1B
t7 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 65% 3-2 CHC M. Barrett R. Clemens Lineout: 2B
Jason Dubois pinch hits for Greg Maddux (P) batting 9th
t7 2 --- 1,(0-0)  3% 68% 3-2 CHC J. Dubois R. Clemens Double to LF (Ground Ball thru LF Line)
t7 2 -2- 5,(3-1)  1% 68% 3-2 CHC J. Hairston R. Clemens Walk
t7 2 12- O 3,(1-1)  -5% 64% 3-2 CHC N. Perez R. Clemens Lineout: RF
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 3, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 7th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-3, Cubs' Michael Wuertz facing 8-9-1
Michael Wuertz replaces Jason Dubois (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b7 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  5% 69% 2-3 HOU B. Ausmus M. Wuertz Strikeout Swinging
Luke Scott pinch hits for Roger Clemens (P) batting 9th
b7 1 --- 7,(3-2)  -5% 63% 2-3 HOU L. Scott M. Wuertz Walk
b7 1 1-- O 6,(2-2)  6% 69% 2-3 HOU W. Taveras M. Wuertz Strikeout Swinging
b7 2 1-- O 1,(0-0)  5% 75% 2-3 HOU C. Biggio M. Wuertz Flyball: LF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 3, Astros 2.
Top of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Ahead 3-2, Astros' Russ Springer facing 3-4-5
Russ Springer replaces Luke Scott (PH) pitching and batting 9th
t8 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 72% 3-2 CHC C. Patterson R. Springer Groundout: 2B-1B
t8 1 --- 5,(3-1)  5% 77% 3-2 CHC D. Lee R. Springer Double to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF)
t8 1 -2- O 3,(2-0)  -4% 73% 3-2 CHC A. Ramirez R. Springer Single to CF (Line Drive); Lee out at Hm/CF-C; Ramirez to 2B/Adv on throw
t8 2 -2- O 6,(2-2)  -4% 69% 3-2 CHC J. Burnitz R. Springer Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 3, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 8th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-3, Cubs' Michael Wuertz facing 3-4-5
b8 0 --- O 7,(3-2)  6% 76% 2-3 HOU J. Bagwell M. Wuertz Groundout: 3B-1B
Will Ohman replaces Michael Wuertz pitching and batting 9th
b8 1 --- 6,(3-2)  -7% 69% 2-3 HOU M. Lamb W. Ohman Walk
Roberto Novoa replaces Will Ohman pitching and batting 9th
b8 1 1-- O 5,(1-2)  8% 77% 2-3 HOU J. Lane R. Novoa Strikeout Swinging
b8 2 1-- 7,(3-2)  -5% 71% 2-3 HOU M. Ensberg R. Novoa Walk; Lamb to 2B
Jose Vizcaino pinch hits for Eric Bruntlett (SS) batting 7th
b8 2 12- O 2,(1-0)  12% 83% 2-3 HOU J. Vizcaino R. Novoa Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 3, Astros 2.
Top of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Ahead 3-2, Astros' Dan Wheeler facing 7-8-9
Dan Wheeler replaces Russ Springer pitching and batting 9th; Jose Vizcaino moves from PH to SS
t9 0 --- 6,(1-2)  5% 88% 3-2 CHC T. Hollandsworth D. Wheeler Double to RF (Line Drive to Deep CF-RF)
t9 0 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -0% 88% 3-2 CHC M. Barrett D. Wheeler Bunt Groundout: P-2B/Sacrifice; Hollandsworth to 3B
Ben Grieve pinch hits for Roberto Novoa (P) batting 9th
t9 1 --3 O 5,(2-2)  -5% 83% 3-2 CHC B. Grieve D. Wheeler Foul Popfly: C (Behind Home)
t9 2 --3 O 3,(1-1)  -3% 80% 3-2 CHC J. Hairston D. Wheeler Popfly: SS (Short LF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 3, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 9th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-3, Cubs' LaTroy Hawkins facing 8-9-1
LaTroy Hawkins replaces Ben Grieve (PH) pitching and batting 9th; Orlando Palmeiro pinch hits for Brad Ausmus (C) batting 8th
b9 0 --- O 6,(0-2)  9% 88% 2-3 HOU O. Palmeiro L. Hawkins Strikeout Swinging
Chris Burke pinch hits for Dan Wheeler (P) batting 9th
b9 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  7% 95% 2-3 HOU C. Burke L. Hawkins Popfly: 2B (Short RF)
b9 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  5% 100% 2-3 HOU W. Taveras L. Hawkins Lineout: RF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 3, Astros 2.

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  • 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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