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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
May 8, 1952
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves, played on May 8, 1952 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | May 8, 1952 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Boston Braves
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| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 8, 1952 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Boston Braves |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Jim Wilson |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Turk Lown |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | 2,046 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 36 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Lee Ballanfant 1B: Al Barlick 2B: Tom Gorman 3B: Augie Donatelli |
Boston Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sam Jethroe | Center Fielder |
| Eddie Mathews | Third Baseman |
| Pete Whisenant | Left Fielder |
| Earl Torgeson | First Baseman |
| Willard Marshall | Right Fielder |
| Ebba St. Claire | Catcher |
| Sibby Sisti | Second Baseman |
| Jack Cusick | Shortstop |
| Jim Wilson | Pitcher |
| Tommy Holmes | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Eddie Miksis | Shortstop |
| Bob Addis | Center Fielder |
| Frank Baumholtz | Right Fielder |
| Hank Sauer | Left Fielder |
| Randy Jackson | Third Baseman |
| Toby Atwell | Catcher |
| Dee Fondy | First Baseman |
| Bob Ramazzotti | Second Baseman |
| Turk Lown | Pitcher |
| Phil Cavarretta | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
May 8, 1952
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jethroe vs. Lown
Jethroe hits a popup, foul, towards the right side of the infield. Ramazzotti settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Lown
Mathews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Whisenant vs. Lown
Whisenant hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miksis fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miksis vs. Wilson
Miksis hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Addis vs. Wilson
Addis takes first base on ball four. Miksis moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Baumholtz vs. Wilson
Baumholtz bunts towards the mound. Wilson fields it and throws to first for the out. Miksis moves to third. Addis moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Sauer vs. Wilson
Sauer is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a line drive into left field. Whisenant settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Miksis scores. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Atwell vs. Wilson
Atwell hits a popup, foul, towards first. Torgeson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torgeson vs. Lown
Torgeson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Marshall vs. Lown
There goes Torgeson. The throw from Atwell and he is out, Miksis applying the tag. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Marshall vs. Lown
Marshall hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
St. Claire vs. Lown
St. Claire hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fondy fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fondy vs. Wilson
Fondy hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sisti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramazzotti vs. Wilson
Ramazzotti takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lown vs. Wilson
Lown takes first base on ball four. Ramazzotti moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Miksis vs. Wilson
Miksis hits a line drive towards left. Whisenant catches it and throws to second to double up Ramazzotti. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Lown
Sisti hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ramazzotti settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cusick vs. Lown
Cusick hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miksis scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Lown
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramazzotti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Addis vs. Wilson
Addis strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Wilson
Baumholtz hits a popup, foul, towards third. Mathews settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sauer vs. Wilson
Sauer takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson takes first base on ball four. Sauer moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Atwell vs. Wilson
Atwell hits a popup, foul, towards first. Torgeson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jethroe vs. Lown
Jethroe hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fondy scoops it up and throws to first, with Lown covering, for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Lown
Mathews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Whisenant vs. Lown
Whisenant takes first base on ball four. Mathews moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Torgeson vs. Lown
Torgeson takes first base on ball four. Mathews moves to third. Whisenant moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Marshall vs. Lown
Marshall hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Baumholtz who is chasing the ball. Marshall reaches third base with a triple. Mathews scores. Whisenant scores. Torgeson goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
St. Claire vs. Lown
St. Claire hits a fly ball into center field. Addis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Marshall scores. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Lown
Sisti hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cusick vs. Lown
Cusick hits a fly ball into right field. Baumholtz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fondy vs. Wilson
Fondy hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Sisti reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramazzotti vs. Wilson
Ramazzotti hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lown vs. Wilson
Lown is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miksis vs. Wilson
There goes Ramazzotti. The throw from St. Claire and he is safe. Ramazzotti steals second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Miksis vs. Wilson
Miksis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Lown
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramazzotti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jethroe vs. Lown
Jethroe is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mathews vs. Schultz
Bob Schultz now pitching.
Mathews bunts towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. Jethroe moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Whisenant vs. Schultz
Whisenant hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Addis vs. Wilson
Addis strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Wilson
Baumholtz hits a fly ball into right field. Marshall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sauer vs. Wilson
Sauer hits a fly ball into center field. Jethroe settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torgeson vs. Schultz
Torgeson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Marshall vs. Schultz
There goes Torgeson. The throw from Atwell and he is safe. Torgeson steals second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Marshall vs. Schultz
Marshall hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Torgeson scores. Marshall moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
St. Claire vs. Schultz
St. Claire hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ramazzotti settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sisti vs. Schultz
Sisti hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miksis fields it and has Marshall trapped. There's the throw to Ramazzotti who tags Marshall for the out. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cusick vs. Schultz
Cusick hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Addis. Cusick reaches second base with a double. Sisti goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wilson vs. Schultz
Wilson strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Roy Hartsfield now playing second base.
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Atwell vs. Wilson
Atwell takes first base on ball four. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fondy vs. Wilson
Fondy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Jackson scores. Atwell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ramazzotti vs. Jones
Sheldon Jones now pitching.
Ramazzotti hits a fly ball into left field. Whisenant settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cavarretta vs. Jones
Phil Cavarretta pinch hits for Bob Schultz.
Cavarretta hits a popup, foul, towards the right side of the infield. Hartsfield settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Miksis vs. Jones
Miksis hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. St. Claire settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jethroe vs. Hacker
Warren Hacker now pitching.
Jethroe hits a fly ball into center field. Addis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Hacker
Mathews strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Whisenant vs. Hacker
Whisenant hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramazzotti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Addis vs. Jones
Addis hits a fly ball into left field. Whisenant settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Jones
Baumholtz hits a fly ball into right field. Marshall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sauer vs. Jones
Sauer hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jethroe. Sauer reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jackson vs. Jones
Jackson hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. St. Claire settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torgeson vs. Hacker
Torgeson hits a fly ball into center field. Addis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Marshall vs. Hacker
Marshall hits a fly ball into left field. Sauer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
St. Claire vs. Hacker
St. Claire takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hartsfield vs. Hacker
Hartsfield hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. St. Claire moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cusick vs. Hacker
Cusick hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miksis fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Atwell vs. Jones
Atwell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Jones fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fondy vs. Jones
Fondy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ramazzotti vs. Jones
Ramazzotti hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Fondy moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hermanski vs. Jones
Gene Hermanski pinch hits for Warren Hacker.
Hermanski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Fondy scores. Ramazzotti moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Miksis vs. Jones
Miksis strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Addis vs. Jones
Addis hits a popup, foul, towards third. Mathews settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Leonard
Dutch Leonard now pitching.
Jones hits a line drive towards short. Miksis reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jethroe vs. Leonard
Jethroe strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Leonard
Mathews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Whisenant vs. Leonard
Whisenant strikes out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Jones
Baumholtz bunts towards first. Torgeson juggles the ball. That's an error on Torgeson. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sauer vs. Jones
Sauer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Baumholtz moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jackson vs. Jones
Jackson hits a fly ball into center field. Jethroe settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Atwell vs. Jones
Atwell strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fondy vs. Jones
Fondy hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Baumholtz scores. Sauer moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Serena vs. Jones
Bill Serena pinch hits for Bob Ramazzotti.
Serena takes first base on ball four. Sauer moves to third. Fondy moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Edwards vs. Burdette
Hal Jeffcoat pinch runs for Bill Serena. Lew Burdette now pitching. Bruce Edwards pinch hits for Dutch Leonard.
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/8/1952 -- Boston at Chicago (D)
Boston AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Jethroe S, cf 4 0 0 0 Miksis E, ss 5 1 1 0
Mathews E, 3b 2 1 1 0 Addis B, cf 4 0 0 0
Whisenant P, lf 4 1 0 0 Baumholtz F, rf 4 1 0 0
Torgeson E, 1b 1 2 0 0 Sauer H, lf 3 0 2 0
Marshall W, rf 4 1 3 4 Jackson R, 3b 4 1 1 1
St. Claire E, c 3 0 0 1 Atwell T, c 4 0 0 0
Sisti S, 2b 3 1 1 0 Fondy D, 1b 5 1 3 2
Hartsfield R, 2b 1 0 1 0 Ramazzotti B, 2b 3 0 2 0
Cusick J, ss 4 0 1 1 Serena B, ph 0 0 0 0
Wilson J, p 3 0 0 0 Jeffcoat H, pr 0 0 0 0
Jones S, p 1 0 0 0 Lown T, p 1 0 0 0
Burdette L, p 0 0 0 0 Schultz B, p 0 0 0 0
Cavarretta P, ph 1 0 0 0
Hacker W, p 0 0 0 0
Hermanski G, ph 1 0 1 1
Leonard D, p 0 0 0 0
Edwards B, ph 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30 6 7 6 36 4 10 4
Boston 000 402 000 -- 6
Chicago 100 001 011 -- 4
Boston IP H R ER BB SO
Wilson J (W)* 5.0 4 2 2 7 3
Jones S 3.2 6 2 1 1 2
Burdette L (S) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Lown T (L) 4.1 3 4 4 5 0
Schultz B 1.2 2 2 2 1 1
Hacker W 2.0 1 0 0 1 1
Leonard D 1.0 1 0 0 0 2
* Pitched to 3 batters in 6th
E -- Torgeson E
DP -- Boston 1, Chicago 2
LOB -- Boston 6, Chicago 14
2B -- Cusick J, Sauer H
3B -- Marshall W
SB -- Ramazzotti B, Torgeson E
CS -- Torgeson E
SH -- Baumholtz F, Mathews E
HBP -- by Lown T (Jethroe S)
T -- 2:36
A -- 2046
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