Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Niekro
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. Niekro
  
  Bowa hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Buckner vs. Niekro
  
  Buckner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bowa moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Durham vs. Niekro
  
  Durham takes first base on ball four. Bowa moves to third. Buckner moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Moreland vs. Niekro
  
  Moreland hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Bowa tags and scores. Buckner tags and moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Johnstone vs. Niekro
  
  Johnstone hits a popup towards first. Chambliss settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Butler vs. Moskau
  
  Butler hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops it up and throws to first, with Moskau covering, for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ramirez vs. Moskau
  
  Ramirez 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, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Moskau
  
  Washington hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murphy vs. Moskau
  
  Murphy strikes out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Niekro
  
  Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Veryzer vs. Niekro
  
  Veryzer hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moskau vs. Niekro
  
  Moskau hits a popup in front of the plate. Benedict settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Horner vs. Moskau
  
  Horner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Chambliss vs. Moskau
  
  Chambliss hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Horner moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Hubbard vs. Moskau
  
  Hubbard hits a line drive towards first. Buckner catches it and throws to second to double up Horner. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Benedict vs. Moskau
  
  Benedict hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Niekro
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. Niekro
  
  Bowa hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buckner vs. Niekro
  
  Buckner hits a fly ball into left field. Butler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Moskau
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Butler vs. Moskau
  
  Butler hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Durham. Butler reaches second base with a double. Niekro moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Ramirez vs. Moskau
  
  Ramirez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bowa fields it, throws to first for one, and the throw to the plate - double play. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Washington vs. Moskau
  
  There's a wild pitch. Butler moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Washington vs. Moskau
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Niekro
  
  Durham takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Moreland vs. Niekro
  
  There goes Durham. The throw from Benedict and he is out, Hubbard applying the tag. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moreland vs. Niekro
  
  Moreland hits a line drive into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnstone vs. Niekro
  
  Johnstone hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Niekro
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murphy vs. Moskau
  
  Murphy strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Horner vs. Moskau
  
  Horner 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, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chambliss vs. Moskau
  
  Chambliss strikes out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Veryzer vs. Niekro
  
  Veryzer hits a popup towards short. Ramirez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moskau vs. Niekro
  
  Moskau hits a fly ball into right field. Washington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Niekro
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Moskau
  
  Hubbard hits a fly ball into center field. Durham settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Benedict vs. Moskau
  
  Benedict hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Niekro vs. Moskau
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. Niekro
  
  Bowa takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Buckner vs. Niekro
  
  Buckner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bowa moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Durham vs. Niekro
  
  Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Bowa scores. Buckner moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Moreland vs. Niekro
  
  Moreland hits a popup in front of the plate. Benedict settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Johnstone vs. Niekro
  
  Johnstone is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Davis vs. Niekro
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Butler vs. Moskau
  
  Butler hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Davis fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ramirez vs. Moskau
  
  Ramirez hits a popup towards third. Veryzer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Moskau
  
  Washington takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murphy vs. Moskau
  
  Murphy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Washington moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Horner vs. Moskau
  
  Horner strikes out. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Veryzer vs. Niekro
  
  Veryzer hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moskau vs. Niekro
  
  Moskau hits a fly ball into left field. Butler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sandberg vs. Niekro
  
  Sandberg hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bowa vs. Niekro
  
  Bowa hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Sandberg moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Buckner vs. Niekro
  
  Buckner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Murphy. Buckner reaches second base with a double. Sandberg scores. Bowa goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Durham vs. Niekro
  
  Durham is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Moreland vs. Moore
  
  Donnie Moore now pitching.
  
  Moreland hits a line drive towards third. Horner reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chambliss vs. Moskau
  
  Chambliss hits a line drive into center field. Durham settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Moskau
  
  Hubbard hits a fly ball into right field. Moreland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Benedict vs. Moskau
  
  Benedict hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Durham. Benedict reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Johnson vs. Moskau
  
  Randy Johnson pinch hits for Donnie Moore.
  
  Johnson hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 4 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnstone vs. Bedrosian
  
  Steve Bedrosian now pitching.
  
  Johnstone hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Bedrosian
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Veryzer vs. Bedrosian
  
  Veryzer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Moskau vs. Bedrosian
  
  Moskau bunts towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Veryzer moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sandberg vs. Bedrosian
  
  Sandberg strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Bowa vs. Bedrosian
  
  Bowa hits a popup, foul, towards third. Horner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Butler vs. Moskau
  
  Butler hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Durham who is chasing the ball. Butler reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Ramirez vs. Campbell
  
  Bill Campbell now pitching.
  
  Ramirez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Butler scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Washington vs. Campbell
  
  There's a wild pitch. Ramirez moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Washington vs. Campbell
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Murphy vs. Campbell
  
  Murphy hits a fly ball into left field. Johnstone settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Horner vs. Campbell
  
  Horner hits a fly ball into left field. Johnstone settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buckner vs. Bedrosian
  
  Buckner hits a popup, foul, towards third. Horner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Durham vs. Bedrosian
  
  Durham strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moreland vs. Bedrosian
  
  Moreland hits a fly ball into right field. Washington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chambliss vs. Campbell
  
  Chambliss hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Chambliss for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Campbell
  
  Hubbard strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Benedict vs. Campbell
  
  Benedict hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 5 - Braves, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pocoroba vs. Campbell
  
  Biff Pocoroba pinch hits for Steve Bedrosian.
  
  Pocoroba 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 

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         Game of 5/26/1983 -- Chicago at Atlanta (N)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI
Sandberg R, 2b        5  1  1  0   Butler B, lf          4  1  2  0   
Bowa L, ss            4  3  2  0   Ramirez R, ss         4  0  1  1   
Buckner B, 1b         5  0  3  2   Washington C, rf      3  0  1  0   
Durham L, cf          2  0  0  1   Murphy D, cf          4  0  1  0   
Moreland K, rf        4  0  0  1   Horner B, 3b          4  0  1  0   
Johnstone J, lf       3  1  2  1   Chambliss C, 1b       4  0  1  0   
Davis J, c            4  0  0  0   Hubbard G, 2b         4  0  0  0   
Veryzer T, 3b         4  0  1  0   Benedict B, c         4  0  3  0   
Moskau P, p           3  0  0  0   Niekro P, p           2  0  1  0   
Campbell B, p         0  0  0  0   Moore D, p            0  0  0  0   
                                   Johnson R, ph         1  0  0  0   
                                   Bedrosian S, p        0  0  0  0   
                                   Pocoroba B, ph        1  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     34  5  9  5                        35  1 11  1

Chicago          100 001 210 --  5
Atlanta          000 000 010 --  1

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Moskau P (W)*         7.0  9  1  1  1  5
Campbell B            2.0  2  0  0  0  2

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Niekro P (L)          6.2  7  4  4  5  2
Moore D               0.1  0  0  0  0  0
Bedrosian S           2.0  2  1  1  0  3
  * Pitched to 1 batter in 8th

DP -- Chicago 3
LOB -- Chicago 9, Atlanta 8
2B -- Butler B, Buckner B, Benedict B
3B -- Butler B
HR -- Johnstone J
CS -- Durham L
SH -- Moskau P
SF -- Moreland K
WP -- Moskau P, Campbell B
T -- 2:22
A -- 13444

    

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