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BOS  4
NYY  3
 CHW  7
DET  5
 SEA 11
BAL  1
 TEX  6
MIN  0
 TOR 15
CLE  1
 ARI  4
LAD  2
 COL 15
FLA 10
 HOU  1
CIN  0
 NYM  8
ATL  7
 MIL  6
@PIT  3
 SFG  5
@SDP  4
 STL  3
CHC  2
Standings at end of play this day

Busch Stadium, Attendance: 42,877

 Monday, September 7, 1998, 1:11
Time of Game: 3:02
Cubs
2
80-64
Lost 2
2nd, 11 GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Cubs            0  0  0   0  0  0   1  1  0    2  9  0
Cardinals       1  1  0   0  0  0   1  0  X    3  5  1
W: Darren Oliver (9-9), L: Mike Morgan (4-3), S: Juan Acevedo (6)
 Cardinals
3
70-73
Won 3
3rd, 20½ GB

Batting Stats

Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
L Johnson CF                  4   0   1   0    1   0  .256  .625   19   12    4   0   CS
J Hernandez SS                4   0   1   0    0   0  .267  .820   15   13    0   2   SH
M Grace 1B                    5   0   0   0    0   1  .316  .884   22   12   10   1   
S Sosa RF                     5   1   1   0    0   3  .313 1.031   24   15    2   0   
G Hill LF                     4   0   2   0    0   0  .305  .879   10    7    1   0   
  B Brown PR-LF               0   0   0   0    0   0  .299  .869              1   0   
G Gaetti 3B                   3   1   2   1    0   0  .284  .854    6    3    0   2   HR,2B,HBP
M Morandini 2B                4   0   1   1    0   0  .302  .785   14    9    1   3   
S Servais C                   2   0   0   0    0   0  .212  .616   14    7    4   0   HBP,SH
M Morgan P                    2   0   1   0    0   1  .667 1.500    6    4    1   1   2B
  M Mieske PH                 0   0   0   0    1   0  .308  .790    4         0   0   
  M Karchner P                0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  M Alexander PH              1   0   0   0    0   1  .234  .628    7    4    0   0   
  R Myers P                   0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   1   
Totals                       34   2   9   0    2   6              141   86   24  10
Batting Events
2B: G Gaetti (30, off D Oliver); M Morgan (1, off D Oliver).
HR: G Gaetti (15, off D Oliver; 7th inn, 0 on, 0 outs).
SH: J Hernandez (2, off J Acevedo); S Servais (3, off D Oliver).
HBP: G Gaetti (9, by M Busby); S Servais (4, by B Eversgerd).
TB: G Gaetti 6; G Hill 2; M Morgan 2; M Morandini; S Sosa; L Johnson; J Hernandez.
RBI: G Gaetti (57); M Morandini (48).
Team LOB: 11.
With RISP: 0 for 13.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. M Morgan-M Morandini-M Grace.
Baserunning Events
CS: L Johnson (4, 2nd base by D Oliver POCS).
St. Louis Cardinals          AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
D DeShields 2B                4   1   1   1    0   0  .297  .819   12    7    2   3   HR
B Jordan RF                   4   0   0   0    0   1  .315  .907   13    9    2   0   
  J Mabry RF                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .261  .711              0   0   
M McGwire 1B                  4   1   2   1    0   0  .296 1.217   11    6    7   3   HR
R Lankford CF                 2   0   1   0    2   0  .287  .910   22   10    2   0   3·SB
R Gant LF                     0   0   0   0    3   0  .231  .809   22    4    5   0   HBP
F Tatis 3B                    3   0   0   0    1   1  .273  .725   18    9    0   0   GDP
P Polanco SS                  4   0   0   0    0   0  .275  .681   13    8    3   1   
  J Acevedo P                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .188  .485              0   1   
D Oliver P                    3   0   0   0    0   2  .083  .250    9    7    0   1   
  L Painter P                 0   0   0   0    0   0 1.000 2.000              0   0   
  M Busby P                   0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .250              0   0   
  B Eversgerd P               0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  L Ordaz PH-SS               1   0   0   0    0   0  .157  .370    6    3    0   0   
E Marrero C                   3   1   1   1    1   1  .270  .745   22   12    6   0   HR
Totals                       28   3   5   0    7   5              148   75   27   9
Batting Events
HR: D DeShields (6, off M Karchner; 7th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep RF); E Marrero (4, off M Morgan; 2nd inn, 0 on, 2 outs to Deep LF); M McGwire (61, off M Morgan; 1st inn, 0 on, 2 outs to Deep LF Line).
HBP: R Gant (2, by M Morgan).
TB: M McGwire 5; E Marrero 4; D DeShields 4; R Lankford.
GIDP: F Tatis (15).
RBI: D DeShields (38); E Marrero (17); M McGwire (128).
2-out RBI: M McGwire; E Marrero.
Team LOB: 9.
With RISP: 0 for 4.
Fielding Events
E: P Polanco (6).
Baserunning Events
SB: R Lankford 3 (22, 2nd base off M Morgan/S Servais, 2nd base off M Karchner/S Servais).

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 Morgan, L (4-3)              6     3   2   2    6   3   2   3.91   27  103-54   33· 8·13    9· 8· 2· 0     55    -     0.73   0.02
M Karchner                     1     2   1   1    1   1   1   5.31    6   26-13    9· 2· 2    2· 2· 1· 0          0-0    0.54  -0.07
R Myers                        1     0   0   0    0   1   0   6.43    3   13-7     3· 1· 3    1· 1· 0· 0          0-0    0.45   0.03
Totals                         8     5   3   3    7   5   3          36  142-74   45·11·18   12·11· 3· 0           -  
St. Louis Cardinals           IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
D Oliver, W (9-9)              6.1   6   1   1    1   3   1   5.61   26   86-53   35· 2·16   11·11· 5· 0     59    -     1.25   0.18
L Painter, H (14)              0.1   0   0   0    1   0   0   4.25    2   10-4     2· 0· 2    0· 1· 0· 0          1-0    2.99   0.05
M Busby, H (2)                 0.2   2   1   1    0   1   0   5.12    5   14-10    5· 1· 4    2· 1· 0· 0          2-0    2.18  -0.10
B Eversgerd, H (1)             0.2   0   0   0    0   1   0  10.80    3   16-8     3· 2· 3    1· 0· 0· 0          3-1    5.42   0.19
J Acevedo, S (6)               1     1   0   0    0   1   0   2.90    4   13-10    6· 2· 2    2· 1· 1· 0          0-0    4.03   0.16
Totals                         9     9   2   2    2   6   1          40  139-85   51· 7·27   16·14· 6· 0          6-1
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: M Morgan (8; R Gant); M Busby (3; G Gaetti); B Eversgerd (1; S Servais).
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: D Oliver (6; L Johnson, 2nd base (CS)).

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Gary Darling, 1B - Steve Rippley, 2B - Larry Poncino, 3B - Mike Winters.
Time of Game: 3:02.
Attendance: 42,877.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 92° F, Wind 9mph out to Centerfield, Cloudy, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Chicago Cubs                              St. Louis Cardinals                          
1. Lance Johnson                CF       1. Delino DeShields             2B
2. Jose Hernandez               SS       2. Brian Jordan                 RF
3. Mark Grace                   1B       3. Mark McGwire                 1B
4. Sammy Sosa                   RF       4. Ray Lankford                 CF
5. Glenallen Hill               LF       5. Ron Gant                     LF
6. Gary Gaetti                  3B       6. Fernando Tatis               3B
7. Mickey Morandini             2B       7. Placido Polanco              SS
8. Scott Servais                 C       8. Darren Oliver                 P
9. Mike Morgan                   P       9. Eli Marrero                   C

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
t8 2 123 O 7,(3-2)  18% 87% 2-3 CHC M. Alexander B. Eversgerd Strikeout Swinging
t8 1 1-- 2,(0-1)  -14% 71% 1-3 CHC G. Hill M. Busby Single to 1B (Ground Ball to 2B-1B); Sosa to 3B; Hill to 2B/Adv on throw
t9 2 --3 O 5,(1-2)  13% 100% 2-3 CHC S. Sosa J. Acevedo Strikeout Swinging
t7 0 --- R 1,(0-0)  -12% 69% 0-2 CHC G. Gaetti D. Oliver Home Run (Fly Ball)
t9 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -12% 72% 2-3 CHC L. Johnson J. Acevedo Single to CF (Line Drive)

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, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 52% 0-0 CHC L. Johnson D. Oliver Lineout: LF (Short LF)
t1 1 --- 2,(0-1)  -2% 50% 0-0 CHC J. Hernandez D. Oliver Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t1 1 1-- O 4,(2-1)  3% 53% 0-0 CHC M. Grace D. Oliver Lineout: LF (Deep LF Line)
t1 2 1-- O 3,(1-1)  2% 55% 0-0 CHC S. Sosa D. Oliver Foul Popfly: 1B (1B Foul)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Cardinals Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Mike Morgan facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  -2% 53% 0-0 STL D. DeShields M. Morgan Lineout: CF
b1 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 51% 0-0 STL B. Jordan M. Morgan Lineout: LF
b1 2 --- R 3,(1-1)  10% 61% 0-0 STL M. McGwire M. Morgan Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF Line)
b1 2 --- 9,(3-2)  1% 62% 1-0 STL R. Lankford M. Morgan Walk
b1 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  1% 63% 1-0 STL R. Gant M. Morgan Lankford Steals 2B
b1 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  1% 64% 1-0 STL R. Gant M. Morgan Walk
b1 2 12- O 1,(0-0)  -4% 60% 1-0 STL F. Tatis M. Morgan Groundout: 1B unassisted
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 1.
Top of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -4% 56% 0-1 CHC G. Hill D. Oliver Single to 1B (Ground Ball to 2B-1B)
t2 0 1-- O 2,(1-0)  4% 60% 0-1 CHC G. Gaetti D. Oliver Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
t2 1 1-- O 4,(0-2)  2% 62% 0-1 CHC M. Morandini D. Oliver Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B); Hill to 2B
t2 2 -2- O 6,(3-2)  4% 66% 0-1 CHC S. Servais D. Oliver Lineout: LF (Deep LF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 1.
Bottom of the 2nd, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Mike Morgan facing 7-8-9
b2 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 64% 1-0 STL P. Polanco M. Morgan Groundout: SS-1B (SS-3B Hole)
b2 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -1% 62% 1-0 STL D. Oliver M. Morgan Groundout: 1B unassisted (Weak 2B-1B)
b2 2 --- R 2,(0-1)  10% 72% 1-0 STL E. Marrero M. Morgan Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
b2 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 71% 2-0 STL D. DeShields M. Morgan Groundout: SS-1B
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Top of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-2, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 9-1-2
t3 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -6% 65% 0-2 CHC M. Morgan D. Oliver Double to CF (Fly Ball)
t3 0 -2- O 2,(0-1)  5% 69% 0-2 CHC L. Johnson D. Oliver Popfly: CF
t3 1 -2- 2,(0-1)  -3% 67% 0-2 CHC J. Hernandez D. Oliver Reached on E6 (Ground Ball)
t3 1 12- O 3,(2-0)  3% 70% 0-2 CHC M. Grace D. Oliver Groundout: 1B unassisted; Morgan to 3B; Hernandez to 2B
t3 2 -23 O 5,(2-2)  6% 77% 0-2 CHC S. Sosa D. Oliver Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Bottom of the 3rd, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-0, Cubs' Mike Morgan facing 2-3-4
b3 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 75% 2-0 STL B. Jordan M. Morgan Strikeout Swinging
b3 1 --- 3,(2-0)  2% 77% 2-0 STL M. McGwire M. Morgan Single to 3B (Ground Ball)
b3 1 1-- O 3,(2-0)  -1% 75% 2-0 STL R. Lankford M. Morgan Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B); McGwire to 2B
b3 2 -2- 1,(0-0)  1% 76% 2-0 STL R. Gant M. Morgan Hit By Pitch
b3 2 12- 4,(3-0)  2% 78% 2-0 STL F. Tatis M. Morgan Walk; McGwire to 3B; Gant to 2B
b3 2 123 O 7,(3-2)  -5% 73% 2-0 STL P. Polanco M. Morgan Groundout: 3B-1B (SS-3B Hole)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Top of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-2, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 5-6-7
t4 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  3% 76% 0-2 CHC G. Hill D. Oliver Groundout: SS-1B
t4 1 --- 2,(1-0)  -5% 71% 0-2 CHC G. Gaetti D. Oliver Double to 3B (Ground Ball)
t4 1 -2- O 4,(3-0)  4% 75% 0-2 CHC M. Morandini D. Oliver Groundout: 1B unassisted
t4 2 -2- O 2,(1-0)  4% 79% 0-2 CHC S. Servais D. Oliver Lineout: RF (Short RF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Bottom of the 4th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-0, Cubs' Mike Morgan facing 8-9-1
b4 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -1% 77% 2-0 STL D. Oliver M. Morgan Strikeout Swinging
b4 1 --- 7,(3-2)  2% 79% 2-0 STL E. Marrero M. Morgan Walk
b4 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 77% 2-0 STL D. DeShields M. Morgan Flyball: RF (Deep RF)
b4 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 75% 2-0 STL B. Jordan M. Morgan Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Top of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-2, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 9-1-2
t5 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  3% 78% 0-2 CHC M. Morgan D. Oliver Strikeout Swinging
t5 1 --- 7,(3-2)  -3% 75% 0-2 CHC L. Johnson D. Oliver Walk
t5 1 1-- O 7,(2-2)  4% 79% 0-2 CHC J. Hernandez D. Oliver Lineout: SS (SS-3B Hole)
t5 2 1-- O 2,(1-1)  3% 81% 0-2 CHC M. Grace D. Oliver Johnson Caught Stealing (PO) 2B (P-1B-SS)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Bottom of the 5th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-0, Cubs' Mike Morgan facing 3-4-5
b5 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 80% 2-0 STL M. McGwire M. Morgan Popfly: CF
b5 1 --- 6,(3-2)  1% 81% 2-0 STL R. Lankford M. Morgan Walk
b5 1 1-- 2,(0-1)  1% 83% 2-0 STL R. Gant M. Morgan Lankford Steals 2B
b5 1 -2- 6,(3-2)  1% 84% 2-0 STL R. Gant M. Morgan Walk
b5 1 12- OO 7,(3-2)  -6% 78% 2-0 STL F. Tatis M. Morgan Ground Ball Double Play: P-2B-1B (P's Right)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Top of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-2, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 3-4-5
t6 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  3% 81% 0-2 CHC M. Grace D. Oliver Flyball: LF
t6 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  2% 83% 0-2 CHC S. Sosa D. Oliver Strikeout Swinging
t6 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 85% 0-2 CHC G. Hill D. Oliver Groundout: 2B-1B (Weak SS-2B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Bottom of the 6th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-0, Cubs' Mike Morgan facing 7-8-9
b6 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  -1% 83% 2-0 STL P. Polanco M. Morgan Flyball: RF (Short RF)
b6 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 82% 2-0 STL D. Oliver M. Morgan Strikeout Swinging
b6 2 --- O 7,(3-2)  -1% 82% 2-0 STL E. Marrero M. Morgan Flyball: CF (Deep LF-CF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 0, Cardinals 2.
Top of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-2, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 6-7-8
t7 0 --- R 1,(0-0)  -12% 69% 0-2 CHC G. Gaetti D. Oliver Home Run (Fly Ball)
t7 0 --- 2,(0-1)  -7% 62% 1-2 CHC M. Morandini D. Oliver Single to 2B (Ground Ball)
t7 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  3% 66% 1-2 CHC S. Servais D. Oliver Bunt Groundout: 1B-2B/Sacrifice; Morandini to 2B
Lance Painter replaces Darren Oliver pitching and batting 8th; Matt Mieske pinch hits for Mike Morgan (P) batting 9th
t7 1 -2- 4,(3-0)  -4% 62% 1-2 CHC M. Mieske L. Painter Walk
t7 1 12- O 6,(2-2)  9% 70% 1-2 CHC L. Johnson L. Painter Flyball: CF
Mike Busby replaces Lance Painter pitching and batting 8th
t7 2 12- O 2,(0-1)  8% 79% 1-2 CHC J. Hernandez M. Busby Flyball: RF (Deep RF)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 1, Cardinals 2.
Bottom of the 7th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-1, Cubs' Matt Karchner facing 1-2-3
Matt Karchner replaces Matt Mieske (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b7 0 --- R 6,(3-2)  10% 89% 2-1 STL D. DeShields M. Karchner Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF)
b7 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 88% 3-1 STL B. Jordan M. Karchner Groundout: 3B-1B
b7 1 --- O 4,(2-1)  -1% 87% 3-1 STL M. McGwire M. Karchner Lineout: CF
b7 2 --- 4,(2-1)  0% 88% 3-1 STL R. Lankford M. Karchner Single to 2B (Ground Ball to 2B-1B)
b7 2 1-- 3,(2-0)  1% 88% 3-1 STL R. Gant M. Karchner Lankford Steals 2B
b7 2 -2- 5,(3-1)  0% 88% 3-1 STL R. Gant M. Karchner Walk
b7 2 12- O 6,(2-2)  -2% 86% 3-1 STL F. Tatis M. Karchner Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cubs 1, Cardinals 3.
Top of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Behind 1-3, Cardinals' Mike Busby facing 3-4-5
John Mabry replaces Brian Jordan playing RF batting 2nd
t8 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  4% 90% 1-3 CHC M. Grace M. Busby Strikeout Looking
t8 1 --- 5,(2-2)  -5% 86% 1-3 CHC S. Sosa M. Busby Single to SS (Ground Ball to SS-3B Hole)
t8 1 1-- 2,(0-1)  -14% 71% 1-3 CHC G. Hill M. Busby Single to 1B (Ground Ball to 2B-1B); Sosa to 3B; Hill to 2B/Adv on throw
t8 1 -23 1,(0-0)  -3% 68% 1-3 CHC G. Gaetti M. Busby Hit By Pitch
Bryan Eversgerd replaces Mike Busby pitching and batting 8th; Brant Brown pinch runs for Glenallen Hill (LF) batting 5th
t8 1 123 RO 4,(2-1)  6% 75% 1-3 CHC M. Morandini B. Eversgerd Groundout: 2B-SS/Forceout at 2B; Sosa Scores; Brown to 3B
t8 2 1-3 5,(2-2)  -5% 69% 2-3 CHC S. Servais B. Eversgerd Hit By Pitch; Morandini to 2B
Manny Alexander pinch hits for Matt Karchner (P) batting 9th
t8 2 123 O 7,(3-2)  18% 87% 2-3 CHC M. Alexander B. Eversgerd Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cubs 2, Cardinals 3.
Bottom of the 8th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 3-2, Cubs' Rodney Myers facing 7-8-9
Rodney Myers replaces Manny Alexander (PH) pitching and batting 9th; Brant Brown moves from PR to LF
b8 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 85% 3-2 STL P. Polanco R. Myers Groundout: 1B-P-1B (Weak 1B)
Luis Ordaz pinch hits for Bryan Eversgerd (P) batting 8th
b8 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  -1% 84% 3-2 STL L. Ordaz R. Myers Popfly: LF (Short LF Line)
b8 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  -1% 84% 3-2 STL E. Marrero R. Myers Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cubs 2, Cardinals 3.
Top of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Behind 2-3, Cardinals' Juan Acevedo facing 1-2-3
Juan Acevedo replaces Placido Polanco (SS) pitching and batting 7th; Luis Ordaz moves from PH to SS
t9 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -12% 72% 2-3 CHC L. Johnson J. Acevedo Single to CF (Line Drive)
t9 0 1-- O 2,(0-1)  5% 77% 2-3 CHC J. Hernandez J. Acevedo Bunt Groundout: 1B-2B/Sacrifice; Johnson to 2B
t9 1 -2- O 3,(1-1)  10% 87% 2-3 CHC M. Grace J. Acevedo Groundout: P-1B (P's Left); Johnson to 3B
t9 2 --3 O 5,(1-2)  13% 100% 2-3 CHC S. Sosa J. Acevedo Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cubs 2, Cardinals 3.

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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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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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