Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rogell vs. Wyatt
  
  Rogell hits a fly ball into right field. Cullenbine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herman vs. Wyatt
  
  Herman hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Hudson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gleeson vs. Wyatt
  
  Gleeson hits a fly ball into left field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbert vs. Passeau
  
  Gilbert strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Walker vs. Passeau
  
  Walker hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rogell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lavagetto vs. Passeau
  
  Lavagetto hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Passeau fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Leiber vs. Wyatt
  
  Leiber hits a fly ball into right field. Cullenbine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nicholson vs. Wyatt
  
  Nicholson hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Wyatt
  
  Russell hits a popup towards first. Camilli settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Todd vs. Wyatt
  
  Todd is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mattick vs. Wyatt
  
  Mattick hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Todd moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Passeau vs. Wyatt
  
  Passeau strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Camilli vs. Passeau
  
  Camilli hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cullenbine vs. Passeau
  
  Cullenbine hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Franks vs. Passeau
  
  Franks hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mattick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rogell vs. Wyatt
  
  Rogell hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Franks settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herman vs. Wyatt
  
  Herman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gleeson vs. Wyatt
  
  Gleeson hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Leiber vs. Wyatt
  
  Leiber hits a line drive into left field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nicholson vs. Wyatt
  
  Nicholson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cullenbine throws the ball in to Reese who tags Nicholson trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reese vs. Passeau
  
  Reese hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hudson vs. Passeau
  
  Hudson hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Moore vs. Passeau
  
  Gene Moore pinch hits for Whit Wyatt.
  
  Moore strikes out. There goes Reese. The throw from Todd to Mattick, and Reese is out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Mungo
  
  Van Mungo now pitching.
  
  Russell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gilbert. Russell reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Todd vs. Mungo
  
  Todd hits a fly ball into center field. Gilbert settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Mattick vs. Mungo
  
  Mattick hits a popup towards short. Reese settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Passeau vs. Mungo
  
  Passeau hits a line drive towards third. Lavagetto reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbert vs. Passeau
  
  Gilbert hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Gilbert for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Walker vs. Passeau
  
  Walker strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lavagetto vs. Passeau
  
  Lavagetto hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Camilli vs. Passeau
  
  Camilli hits a fly ball into right field. Leiber settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rogell vs. Mungo
  
  Rogell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cullenbine throws the ball in to Reese who tags Rogell trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herman vs. Mungo
  
  Herman hits a fly ball into center field. Gilbert settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gleeson vs. Mungo
  
  Gleeson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Leiber vs. Mungo
  
  Leiber hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Gleeson moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Nicholson vs. Mungo
  
  Nicholson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Camilli scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Nicholson for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cullenbine vs. Passeau
  
  Cullenbine hits a popup towards short. Mattick settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Franks vs. Passeau
  
  Franks hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell scoops it up and throws to first, with Passeau covering, for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reese vs. Passeau
  
  Reese hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Mungo
  
  Russell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reese scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Todd vs. Mungo
  
  Todd strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mattick vs. Mungo
  
  Mattick hits a popup towards third. Lavagetto settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hudson vs. Passeau
  
  Hudson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gleeson. Hudson reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Mungo vs. Passeau
  
  Mungo hits a popup, foul, towards first. Russell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Gilbert vs. Passeau
  
  Gilbert hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gleeson who is chasing the ball. Gilbert reaches third base with a triple. Hudson scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Walker vs. Passeau
  
  Walker hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Gilbert scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lavagetto vs. Passeau
  
  Lavagetto hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Passeau vs. Mungo
  
  Passeau hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Franks settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rogell vs. Mungo
  
  Rogell takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Herman vs. Mungo
  
  Herman hits a fly ball into right field. Cullenbine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gleeson vs. Mungo
  
  Gleeson hits a ball on the ground for a single. There's an error on the play. Gleeson moves to second. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Camilli vs. Passeau
  
  Camilli hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Camilli for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cullenbine vs. Passeau
  
  Cullenbine is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Franks vs. Passeau
  
  Franks hits a fly ball into left field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Leiber vs. Mungo
  
  Dixie Walker now playing right field. Ernie Koy now playing left field.
  
  Leiber hits a fly ball into left field. Koy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nicholson vs. Mungo
  
  Nicholson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Russell vs. Mungo
  
  Russell hits a fly ball into left field. Koy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Todd vs. Mungo
  
  Todd hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Nicholson moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Mattick vs. Mungo
  
  Mattick hits a ball on the ground towards third. Lavagetto fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reese vs. Passeau
  
  Reese is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hudson vs. Passeau
  
  Hudson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Phelps vs. Passeau
  
  Babe Phelps pinch hits for Van Mungo.
  
  Phelps hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Passeau vs. Pressnell
  
  Tot Pressnell now pitching.
  
  Passeau is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rogell vs. Pressnell
  
  Rogell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Herman vs. Pressnell
  
  Herman hits a ball on the ground towards first. Camilli fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gleeson vs. Pressnell
  
  There goes Herman. The throw from Franks and he is out, Reese applying the tag. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbert vs. Passeau
  
  Gilbert hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Walker vs. Passeau
  
  Walker takes first base on ball four. Gilbert moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Lavagetto vs. Passeau
  
  Lavagetto takes first base on ball four. Gilbert moves to third. Walker moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Dodgers, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Camilli vs. Passeau
  
  Camilli hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Gilbert scores. Walker scores. Lavagetto moves to second. View Play 

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         Game of 5/21/1940 -- Chicago at Brooklyn (D)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    Brooklyn           AB  R  H RBI
Rogell B, 3b          4  0  2  0   Gilbert C, cf         4  2  2  1   
Herman B, 2b          5  1  1  0   Walker D, lf-rf       3  1  0  1   
Gleeson J, cf         3  1  2  2   Lavagetto C, 3b       3  0  1  0   
Leiber H, rf          4  0  1  0   Camilli D, 1b         4  0  1  2   
Nicholson B, lf       4  1  3  1   Cullenbine R, rf      3  0  0  0   
Russell R, 1b         4  0  1  0   Koy E, lf             0  0  0  0   
Todd A, c             3  0  1  0   Franks H, c           3  0  0  0   
Mattick B, ss         4  0  1  0   Reese P, ss           3  0  1  0   
Passeau C, p          4  0  0  0   Hudson J, 2b          3  1  1  0   
                                   Wyatt W, p            0  0  0  0   
                                   Moore G, ph           1  0  0  0   
                                   Mungo V, p            1  0  0  0   
                                   Phelps B, ph          1  0  0  0   
                                   Pressnell T, p        0  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     35  3 12  3                        29  4  6  4

Chicago          012 000 000 --  3
Brooklyn         000 002 002 --  4
  0 outs when winning run was scored.

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Passeau C (L)         8.0  6  4  4  2  5

  Brooklyn             IP  H  R ER BB SO
Wyatt W               3.0  5  3  3  0  1
Mungo V               5.0  6  0  0  2  1
Pressnell T (W)       1.0  1  0  0  0  1

E -- Gilbert C
DP -- Chicago 1
LOB -- Chicago 8, Brooklyn 3
2B -- Russell R, Hudson J
3B -- Gilbert C
HR -- Nicholson B, Gleeson J
CS -- Reese P, Herman B
HBP -- by Wyatt W (Todd A)
T -- 2:15
A -- 5997

    

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