Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cowan vs. Bruce
  
  Cowan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Amalfitano vs. Bruce
  
  Amalfitano hits a popup towards short. Kasko settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Williams vs. Bruce
  
  Williams hits a ball on the ground towards first. Bond scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Williams for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spangler vs. Buhl
  
  Spangler hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Fox vs. Buhl
  
  Fox hits a ball on the ground towards first. Banks fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gaines vs. Buhl
  
  Gaines hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Amalfitano settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bond vs. Buhl
  
  Bond hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Amalfitano scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Santo vs. Bruce
  
  Santo hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Banks vs. Bruce
  
  Banks hits a fly ball into left field. Spangler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gabrielson vs. Bruce
  
  Gabrielson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roznovsky vs. Bruce
  
  Roznovsky hits a line drive into right field. Gaines settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aspromonte vs. Buhl
  
  Aspromonte hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Roznovsky settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. Buhl
  
  White hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kasko vs. Buhl
  
  Kasko hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Amalfitano settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodgers vs. Bruce
  
  Rodgers strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buhl vs. Bruce
  
  Buhl hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cowan vs. Bruce
  
  Cowan strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Grote vs. Buhl
  
  Grote hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Amalfitano settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruce vs. Buhl
  
  Bruce hits a fly ball into center field. Cowan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spangler vs. Buhl
  
  Spangler hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Amalfitano scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Amalfitano vs. Bruce
  
  Amalfitano strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Williams vs. Bruce
  
  Williams hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Bruce fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Santo vs. Bruce
  
  Santo takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Banks vs. Bruce
  
  Banks hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Bruce fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fox vs. Buhl
  
  Fox hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Roznovsky settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gaines vs. Buhl
  
  Gaines hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bond vs. Buhl
  
  Bond hits a ball on the ground towards third. Santo fields it and throws to first for the out. Gaines moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Aspromonte vs. Buhl
  
  Aspromonte takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  White vs. Buhl
  
  White hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cowan. White reaches second base with a double. Gaines scores. Aspromonte goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kasko vs. Buhl
  
  Kasko hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. White scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Grote vs. Buhl
  
  Grote hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gabrielson vs. Bruce
  
  Gabrielson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kasko scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roznovsky vs. Bruce
  
  Roznovsky hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rodgers vs. Bruce
  
  Rodgers hits a line drive towards third. Aspromonte reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Buhl vs. Bruce
  
  Buhl hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Kasko fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruce vs. Buhl
  
  Bruce hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spangler vs. Buhl
  
  Spangler strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fox vs. Buhl
  
  Fox hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cowan who is chasing the ball. Fox reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Gaines vs. Buhl
  
  Gaines hits a ball on the ground towards third. Santo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cowan vs. Bruce
  
  Cowan hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of White. Cowan reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Amalfitano vs. Bruce
  
  Amalfitano hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kasko scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Williams vs. Bruce
  
  Williams is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Santo vs. Bruce
  
  Santo hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of White. Santo reaches second base with a double. Cowan scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Banks vs. Bruce
  
  Banks hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Santo scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gabrielson vs. Bruce
  
  Gabrielson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bond vs. Buhl
  
  Bond hits a line drive into center field. Cowan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aspromonte vs. Buhl
  
  Aspromonte takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  White vs. Buhl
  
  Aspromonte is thrown out by unknown player in unknown way. Aspromonte moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  White vs. Buhl
  
  White is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kasko vs. Buhl
  
  Kasko is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Grote vs. Buhl
  
  Grote hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roznovsky vs. Bruce
  
  Roznovsky hits a line drive towards short. Kasko reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodgers vs. Bruce
  
  Rodgers hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Buhl vs. Bruce
  
  Buhl bunts towards first. Bond scoops it up and throws to first, with Fox covering, for the out. Rodgers moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cowan vs. Bruce
  
  Cowan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kasko scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruce vs. Buhl
  
  Bruce hits a fly ball into center field. Cowan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spangler vs. Buhl
  
  Spangler hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Buhl fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fox vs. Buhl
  
  Fox hits a fly ball into left field. Williams settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Amalfitano vs. Bruce
  
  Amalfitano takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Williams vs. Bruce
  
  Williams hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Amalfitano moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Santo vs. Larsen
  
  Don Larsen now pitching.
  
  Santo hits a fly ball into right field. Gaines settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Banks vs. Larsen
  
  Banks strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Gabrielson vs. Larsen
  
  Gabrielson hits a popup towards short. Kasko settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gaines vs. Buhl
  
  Gaines hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bond vs. Buhl
  
  Bond bunts towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Gaines moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Aspromonte vs. Buhl
  
  Aspromonte strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  White vs. Buhl
  
  White strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Kasko vs. Buhl
  
  Kasko hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cowan. Kasko reaches second base with a double. Gaines scores. Bond goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Grote vs. Buhl
  
  Grote hits a ball on the ground towards third. Santo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roznovsky vs. Larsen
  
  Roznovsky strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodgers vs. Larsen
  
  Rodgers takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Stewart vs. Larsen
  
  Jimmy Stewart pinch hits for Bob Buhl.
  
  Stewart strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Clemens vs. Larsen
  
  Doug Clemens pinch hits for Billy Cowan.
  
  Clemens strikes out. View Play 

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         Game of 7/25/1964 -- Chicago at Houston (N)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Cowan B, cf           4  1  1  0   Spangler A, lf        4  0  1  0   
Clemens D, ph         1  0  0  0   Fox N, 2b             4  0  1  0   
Amalfitano J, 2b      3  0  0  0   Gaines J, rf          4  2  2  0   
Williams B, lf        4  0  1  0   Bond W, 1b            3  1  0  0   
Santo R, 3b           3  2  2  2   Aspromonte B, 3b      2  1  0  0   
Banks E, 1b           4  0  1  1   White M, cf           4  1  1  2   
Gabrielson L, rf      4  0  0  0   Kasko E, ss           3  0  2  3   
Roznovsky V, c        4  0  1  0   Grote J, c            4  0  0  0   
Rodgers A, ss         3  0  1  0   Bruce B, p            3  0  0  0   
Buhl B, p             2  0  0  0   Larsen D, p           0  0  0  0   
Stewart J, ph         1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  3  7  3                        31  5  7  5

Chicago          010 002 000 --  3
Houston          000 300 02x --  5

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Buhl B (L)            8.0  7  5  5  3  4

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Bruce B*              7.0  7  3  3  2  4
Larsen D (W)          2.0  0  0  0  1  4
  * Pitched to 2 batters in 8th

E -- Amalfitano J
LOB -- Chicago 7, Houston 6
2B -- White M, Cowan B, Santo R, Kasko E
3B -- Fox N
HR -- Santo R
CS -- Aspromonte B
SH -- Buhl B, Bond W
T -- 2:24
A -- 13420

    

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