Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dernier vs. Ryan
  
  Dernier hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Ryan
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Ryan
  
  Matthews strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Ruthven
  
  Bass hits a line driveHall throws the ball in to Cey who tags Bass trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Ruthven
  
  Reynolds hits a fly ball into right field. Hall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Ryan
  
  Durham 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--
  Cey vs. Ryan
  
  Cey hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hall vs. Ryan
  
  Hall strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Ryan
  
  Davis strikes out. Bailey drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Davis out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mumphrey vs. Ruthven
  
  Mumphrey strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bailey vs. Ruthven
  
  Bailey takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garner vs. Ruthven
  
  Garner hits a fly ball into center field. Dernier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. Ryan
  
  Bowa hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ruthven vs. Ryan
  
  Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dernier vs. Ryan
  
  Dernier takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sandberg vs. Ryan
  
  There goes Dernier. The throw from Bailey and he is safe. Dernier steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Sandberg vs. Ryan
  
  Sandberg strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Doran vs. Ruthven
  
  Doran hits a fly ball into center field. Dernier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ryan vs. Ruthven
  
  Ryan 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 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Ruthven
  
  Bass hits a popup towards first. Durham settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Ryan
  
  Matthews hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Ryan
  
  Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran misplays the ball. That's an error on Doran. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cey vs. Ryan
  
  Cey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Cey reaches second base with a double. Durham goes all the way around to score. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Hall vs. Ryan
  
  Hall hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Cey moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Davis vs. Ryan
  
  Davis is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Bowa vs. Ryan
  
  Bowa 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 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Ruthven
  
  Reynolds hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into right field. Hall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mumphrey vs. Ruthven
  
  Mumphrey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Dernier. Mumphrey reaches second base with a double. Reynolds goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Mumphrey moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Bailey vs. Ruthven
  
  Bailey hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ruthven vs. Ryan
  
  Ruthven strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dernier vs. Ryan
  
  Dernier strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Ryan
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Matthews vs. Ryan
  
  There goes Sandberg. The throw from Bailey and he is safe. Sandberg steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Matthews vs. Ryan
  
  Matthews hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garner vs. Ruthven
  
  Garner hits a fly ball into right field. Hall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Doran vs. Ruthven
  
  Doran hits a fly ball into center field. Dernier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ryan vs. Ruthven
  
  Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Ruthven, and towards Sandberg, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Ryan
  
  Durham strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cey vs. Ryan
  
  Cey strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hall vs. Ryan
  
  Hall hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Ruthven
  
  Bass hits a fly ball into center field. Dernier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Ruthven
  
  Reynolds hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

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

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mumphrey vs. Ruthven
  
  Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Mumphrey moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Bailey vs. Stoddard
  
  Tim Stoddard now pitching.
  
  Bailey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Mumphrey scores. Cabell moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Garner vs. Stoddard
  
  The ball gets by Davis for a passed ball. Cabell scores. Bailey moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Garner vs. Stoddard
  
  Garner strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Doran vs. Stoddard
  
  Doran is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ryan vs. Stoddard
  
  Ryan hits a ball on the ground for a double play. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dernier vs. Ryan
  
  Dernier hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Ryan
  
  Sandberg 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--
  Matthews vs. Ryan
  
  Matthews takes first base on ball four. Sandberg moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Durham vs. DiPino
  
  Frank DiPino now pitching.
  
  Durham strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Cey vs. DiPino
  
  Cey hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bass vs. Stoddard
  
  Bass hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Stoddard
  
  Reynolds strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Stoddard
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into center field. Dernier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. DiPino
  
  Gary Woods pinch hits for Mel Hall.
  
  Woods 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 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. DiPino
  
  Davis hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. DiPino
  
  Bowa hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Moreland vs. DiPino
  
  Keith Moreland pinch hits for Tim Stoddard.
  
  Moreland strikes out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/11/1984 -- Chicago at Houston (N)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Dernier B, cf         3  0  0  0   Bass K, rf            4  0  1  0   
Sandberg R, 2b        4  0  2  0   Reynolds C, ss        4  1  1  0   
Matthews G, lf        3  0  0  0   Cruz J, lf            4  0  0  0   
Durham L, 1b          4  1  1  0   Mumphrey J, cf        3  1  2  1   
Cey R, 3b             4  0  1  1   Cabell E, 1b          3  1  1  0   
Hall M, rf            3  0  0  0   Bailey M, c           2  0  1  1   
Woods G, ph           1  0  0  0   Garner P, 3b          3  0  0  0   
Davis J, c            3  0  0  0   Doran B, 2b           2  0  0  0   
Bowa L, ss            4  0  1  0   Ryan N, p             3  0  0  0   
Ruthven D, p          3  0  0  0   DiPino F, p           0  0  0  0   
Stoddard T, p         0  0  0  0                                      
Moreland K, ph        1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  1  5  1                        28  3  6  2

Chicago          000 100 000 --  1
Houston          000 100 20x --  3

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Ruthven D (L)*        6.0  5  3  3  1  1
Stoddard T            2.0  1  0  0  1  2

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Ryan N (W)            7.1  4  1  0  2  8
DiPino F (S)          1.2  1  0  0  0  2
  * Pitched to 2 batters in 7th

E -- Hall M, Doran B
DP -- Chicago 1
LOB -- Chicago 8, Houston 3
2B -- Cey R, Mumphrey J
SB -- Dernier B, Sandberg R
HBP -- by Ryan N (Davis J)
PB -- Davis J
T -- 2:18
A -- 16829

    

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