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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
July 21, 1979
(3 Comments)
The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves, played on July 21, 1979 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
Date | July 21, 1979 |
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Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | July 21, 1979 |
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Day of Week | Sat |
Day / Night | D |
Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Rick Matula |
Home Starting Pitcher | Mike Krukow |
Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Attendance | 28,279 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 31 minutes |
Umpires | HP: John McSherry 1B: Dave Pallone 2B: Paul Runge 3B: Dick Stello |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
Name | Position |
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Jerry Royster | Second Baseman |
Gary Matthews | Right Fielder |
Rowland Office | Center Fielder |
Bob Horner | Third Baseman |
Jeff Burroughs | Left Fielder |
Dale Murphy | First Baseman |
Joe Nolan | Catcher |
Pepe Frias | Shortstop |
Rick Matula | Pitcher |
Bobby Cox | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
Name | Position |
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Ivan De Jesus | Shortstop |
Scot Thompson | Right Fielder |
Bill Buckner | First Baseman |
Jerry Martin | Center Fielder |
Larry Biittner | Left Fielder |
Steve Ontiveros | Third Baseman |
Barry Foote | Catcher |
Ted Sizemore | Second Baseman |
Mike Krukow | Pitcher |
Herman Franks | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
July 21, 1979
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Krukow
Royster strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Krukow
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Office vs. Krukow
Office hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Matula
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Matula
Thompson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. De Jesus moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Buckner vs. Matula
Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. De Jesus moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Martin vs. Matula
Martin hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Krukow
Horner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Krukow
Burroughs hits a line drive into left field. Biittner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Krukow
Murphy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Nolan vs. Krukow
Nolan hits a popup, foul, towards first. Buckner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Biittner vs. Matula
Biittner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Matula
Ontiveros hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foote vs. Matula
Foote takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Matula
Sizemore hits a line drive towards the mound. Matula reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Frias vs. Krukow
Frias hits a line drive into left field. Biittner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matula vs. Krukow
Matula hits a line drive into center field. Martin settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Krukow
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Royster for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Krukow vs. Matula
Krukow hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Matula
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thompson vs. Matula
Thompson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Matula
Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Krukow
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Office vs. Krukow
There goes Matthews. The throw from Foote and he throws it away. That's a stolen base and an error. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Office vs. Krukow
Office hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Horner vs. Krukow
Horner is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burroughs vs. Krukow
Burroughs strikes out. There goes Office. The throw from Foote to second, and Office is out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martin vs. Matula
Martin takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Biittner vs. Matula
Biittner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murphy scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Biittner for the out. Martin moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ontiveros vs. Matula
Ontiveros hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Foote vs. Matula
Foote hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Matula, and towards Frias, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Krukow
Murphy strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nolan vs. Krukow
Nolan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Frias vs. Krukow
Frias hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Krukow fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Matula
Sizemore hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Krukow vs. Matula
Krukow hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
De Jesus vs. Matula
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Matula
Thompson hits a line drive into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matula vs. Krukow
Matula strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Krukow
Royster hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Martin. Royster reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Matthews vs. Krukow
Matthews hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore catches it and throws to second with De Jesus covering, to double up Royster. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Buckner vs. Matula
Buckner is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Martin vs. Matula
Martin hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Buckner moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Biittner vs. Matula
Biittner hits a fly ball into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ontiveros vs. Matula
Ontiveros hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Ontiveros reaches second base with a double. Buckner scores. Martin moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Foote vs. Matula
Foote is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Sizemore vs. Matula
Sizemore hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Krukow
Office hits a popup towards third. Ontiveros settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Krukow
Horner strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Krukow
Burroughs takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Murphy vs. Krukow
Murphy hits a fly ball into center field. Martin settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Krukow vs. Matula
Krukow hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Matula
De Jesus hits a fly ball into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thompson vs. Matula
Thompson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Matula
Buckner hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nolan vs. Krukow
Nolan hits a fly ball, foul, into left field. Biittner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Frias vs. Krukow
Frias hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Krukow
Mike Lum pinch hits for Rick Matula.
Lum hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Krukow
Royster hits a popup, foul, towards first. Buckner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martin vs. Garber
Gene Garber now pitching.
Martin hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Biittner vs. Garber
Biittner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Garber
Ontiveros is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Krukow
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Office vs. Tidrow
Dick Tidrow now pitching.
Office strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Horner vs. Tidrow
Horner hits a line drive towards right. Thompson catches it and throws to first to double up Matthews. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foote vs. Garber
Foote hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Garber
Miguel Dilone pinch runs for Barry Foote.
Sizemore hits a popup towards first. Murphy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Henderson vs. Garber
Ken Henderson pinch hits for Dick Tidrow.
There goes Dilone. The throw from Nolan and he is safe. Dilone steals second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Henderson vs. Garber
Henderson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Frias scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Dilone moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Kingman vs. Garber
Dave Kingman pinch hits for Ivan De Jesus.
Kingman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dilone scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Garber
Thompson hits a ball on the ground into left field. Burroughs picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Burroughs. Kingman goes all the way around to score. That run is unearned. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 7/21/1979 -- Atlanta at Chicago (D) Atlanta AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI Royster J, 2b 4 0 1 0 De Jesus I, ss 4 0 1 0 Matthews G, rf 4 1 3 0 Kingman D, ph 1 1 1 1 Office R, cf 4 0 1 1 Thompson S, rf 5 0 4 0 Horner B, 3b 4 0 0 0 Buckner B, 1b 3 1 0 0 Burroughs J, lf 2 0 0 0 Martin J, cf 3 0 1 0 Murphy D, 1b 3 0 1 0 Biittner L, lf 4 0 0 0 Nolan J, c 3 0 0 0 Ontiveros S, 3b 4 0 1 1 Frias P, ss 3 0 0 0 Foote B, c 2 0 1 0 Matula R, p 2 0 0 0 Dilone M, pr 0 1 0 0 Lum M, ph 1 1 1 1 Sizemore T, 2b 4 0 0 0 Garber G, p 0 0 0 0 Krukow M, p 3 0 1 0 Tidrow D, p 0 0 0 0 Henderson K, ph 1 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 30 2 7 2 34 3 10 2 Atlanta 000 100 010 -- 2 Chicago 000 001 002 -- 3 2 outs when winning run was scored. Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO Matula R 7.0 7 1 1 3 0 Garber G (L) 1.2 3 2 1 0 1 Chicago IP H R ER BB SO Krukow M* 8.0 7 2 2 1 6 Tidrow D (W) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 * Pitched to 1 batter in 9th E -- Foote B, Burroughs J DP -- Atlanta 2, Chicago 4 LOB -- Atlanta 2, Chicago 9 2B -- Royster J, Ontiveros S HR -- Lum M SB -- Matthews G, Dilone M CS -- Office R HBP -- by Matula R (Buckner B) T -- 2:31 A -- 28279
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