Top 1

• Astros, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Young vs. Lancaster
  
  Young takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hatcher vs. Lancaster
  
  Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Doran vs. Lancaster
  
  Doran hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Doran reaches second base with a double. Hatcher goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Ashby vs. Lancaster
  
  Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ashby for the out. Doran moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Davis vs. Lancaster
  
  Davis hits a popup towards first. Durham settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Martinez vs. Scott
  
  Martinez hits a line drive towards short. Reynolds reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Scott
  
  Sandberg hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Scott
  
  Durham hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Dawson vs. Scott
  
  Dawson strikes out. View Play 

Top 2

• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Lancaster
  
  Bass hits a ball on the ground towards third. Moreland fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Caminiti vs. Lancaster
  
  Caminiti is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Lancaster
  
  Reynolds hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Scott vs. Lancaster
  
  Scott hits a fly ball into right field for a base hit. Reynolds scores. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Young vs. Lancaster
  
  Young hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Young for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mumphrey vs. Scott
  
  Mumphrey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Young. Mumphrey reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Moreland vs. Scott
  
  Moreland hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Mumphrey moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Davis vs. Scott
  
  Davis takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Dunston vs. Scott
  
  Dunston hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Reynolds fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. Mumphrey scores. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Lancaster vs. Scott
  
  There's a wild pitch. Dunston moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Lancaster vs. Scott
  
  Lancaster strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatcher vs. Lancaster
  
  Hatcher hits a popup towards first. Durham settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Doran vs. Lancaster
  
  Doran strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. Lancaster
  
  Ashby strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Martinez vs. Scott
  
  Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Scott
  
  Sandberg hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Bass. Sandberg reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Durham vs. Scott
  
  Durham strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Dawson vs. Scott
  
  Dawson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Sandberg scores. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mumphrey vs. Scott
  
  There goes Dawson. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Dawson steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Mumphrey vs. Scott
  
  Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Dawson moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Moreland vs. Scott
  
  Moreland strikes out. View Play 

Top 4

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Lancaster
  
  Davis hits a fly ball into center field. Martinez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Lancaster
  
  Bass hits a ball on the ground towards short. Dunston scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Caminiti vs. Lancaster
  
  Caminiti hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Caminiti for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Scott
  
  Davis hits a popup into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dunston vs. Scott
  
  Dunston hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lancaster vs. Scott
  
  Lancaster hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Lancaster
  
  Reynolds hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scott vs. Lancaster
  
  Scott strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Young vs. Lancaster
  
  Young hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Young for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Martinez vs. Scott
  
  Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Scott
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Caminiti fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Scott
  
  Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatcher vs. Lancaster
  
  Hatcher hits a line drive into center field. Martinez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Doran vs. Lancaster
  
  Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first, with Lancaster covering, for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. Lancaster
  
  Ashby hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Lancaster
  
  Davis hits a fly ball into left field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dawson vs. Scott
  
  Dawson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mumphrey vs. Scott
  
  Mumphrey hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moreland vs. Scott
  
  Moreland hits a fly ball into left field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Lancaster
  
  Bass hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Caminiti vs. Lancaster
  
  Caminiti hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Caminiti reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Reynolds vs. Lancaster
  
  Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Caminiti moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Scott vs. Lancaster
  
  Scott hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Scott
  
  Davis hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Dunston vs. Scott
  
  Dunston hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Dunston reaches second base with a double. Davis moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Palmeiro vs. Scott
  
  Rafael Palmeiro pinch hits for Les Lancaster.
  
  Palmeiro hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Davis scores. Dunston moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Martinez vs. Scott
  
  Martinez strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Sandberg vs. Scott
  
  Sandberg strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Durham vs. Scott
  
  Durham hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Ashby settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Young vs. Hall
  
  Drew Hall now pitching.
  
  Young hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hatcher vs. Hall
  
  Hatcher hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Young moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Doran vs. Hall
  
  Doran hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Young scores. Hatcher moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Ashby vs. Baller
  
  Jay Baller now pitching.
  
  Ashby hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Hatcher scores. Doran moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Davis vs. Baller
  
  Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Moreland fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. Ashby moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bass vs. Baller
  
  Bass is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Caminiti vs. Baller
  
  Caminiti hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Davis settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dawson vs. Scott
  
  Dawson hits a long drive deep into left center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mumphrey vs. Scott
  
  Mumphrey hits a fly ball into left field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moreland vs. Scott
  
  Moreland hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Scott
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 

Top 9

• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Berra vs. DiPino
  
  Dale Berra pinch hits for Craig Reynolds. Frank DiPino now pitching. Manny Trillo now playing third base.
  
  Berra hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lopes vs. DiPino
  
  Davey Lopes pinch hits for Mike Scott.
  
  Lopes hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Young vs. DiPino
  
  Young hits a line drive towards third. Trillo reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hatcher vs. DiPino
  
  There goes Lopes. The throw from Davis and he is out, Sandberg applying the tag. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dunston vs. Andersen
  
  Dale Berra now playing shortstop. Larry Andersen now pitching.
  
  Dunston hits a fly ball into center field. Young settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Trillo vs. Andersen
  
  Trillo hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Martinez vs. Andersen
  
  Martinez is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 10

• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatcher vs. DiPino
  
  Hatcher hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Doran vs. DiPino
  
  DiPino fires to first and picks off Hatcher. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Doran vs. DiPino
  
  Doran hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. DiPino
  
  Ashby hits a fly ball into left field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 10

• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Andersen
  
  Sandberg hits a fly ball into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Durham vs. Andersen
  
  Durham is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Dawson vs. Andersen
  
  Dawson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 11

• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. DiPino
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. DiPino
  
  Bass hits a long drive deep into left center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Caminiti vs. DiPino
  
  Caminiti hits a popup towards short. Dunston settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Berra vs. DiPino
  
  Berra hits a ball on the ground towards third. Trillo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 11

• Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mumphrey vs. Smith
  
  Dave Smith now pitching.
  
  Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Quinones vs. Smith
  
  Luis Quinones pinch hits for Frank DiPino.
  
  Quinones hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Smith
  
  Davis is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Dunston vs. Smith
  
  Bob Dernier pinch runs for Luis Quinones.
  
  Dunston hits a fly ball into center field. Young settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 8/22/1987 -- Houston at Chicago (D)

  Houston            AB  R  H RBI    Chicago            AB  R  H RBI
Young G, cf           4  1  1  0   Martinez D, cf        5  0  0  0   
Hatcher B, lf         5  2  2  0   Sandberg R, 2b        5  1  2  0   
Doran B, 2b           5  0  2  2   Durham L, 1b          5  0  1  0   
Ashby A, c            5  0  2  1   Dawson A, rf          5  1  2  2   
Davis G, 1b           5  0  0  0   Mumphrey J, lf        5  1  3  0   
Bass K, rf            4  1  1  1   Moreland K, 3b        4  0  0  0   
Caminiti K, 3b        5  0  1  0   DiPino F, p           0  0  0  0   
Reynolds C, ss        3  1  1  0   Quinones L, ph        1  0  0  0   
Berra D, ph-ss        2  0  0  0   Dernier B, pr         0  0  0  0   
Scott M, p            3  0  1  1   Davis J, c            4  1  1  0   
Lopes D, ph           1  0  1  0   Dunston S, ss         5  0  1  1   
Andersen L, p         0  0  0  0   Lancaster L, p        2  0  0  0   
Smith D, p            0  0  0  0   Palmeiro R, ph        1  0  1  1   
                                   Hall D, p             0  0  0  0   
                                   Baller J, p           0  0  0  0   
                                   Trillo M, 3b          1  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     42  5 12  5                        43  4 11  4

Houston          110 000 020 01 --  5
Chicago          011 000 110 00 --  4

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Scott M               8.0  9  4  4  1  7
Andersen L (W)        2.0  1  0  0  0  2
Smith D (S)           1.0  1  0  0  0  1

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Lancaster L           7.0  5  2  2  1  4
Hall D*               0.0  3  2  2  0  0
Baller J              1.0  1  0  0  1  0
DiPino F (L)          3.0  3  1  1  0  1
  * Pitched to 3 batters in 8th

DP -- Houston 1, Chicago 1
LOB -- Houston 6, Chicago 7
2B -- Doran B, Reynolds C, Mumphrey J, Sandberg R, Caminiti K, Dunston S
HR -- Dawson A, Bass K
SB -- Dawson A
CS -- Lopes D
WP -- Scott M
T -- 3:19
A -- 32552

    

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