Top 1

• Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Richbourg vs. Root
  
  Richbourg hits a ball on the ground towards short. English scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Root
  
  Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sisler vs. Root
  
  Sisler hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Smith moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Hornsby vs. Root
  
  Hornsby hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire fields it and throws to second for the out. Smith scores. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bell vs. Root
  
  Bell hits a fly ball into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  English vs. Barnes
  
  English hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Maguire vs. Barnes
  
  Maguire strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cuyler vs. Barnes
  
  Cuyler hits a fly ball into left field. Brown settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brown vs. Root
  
  Brown hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Farrell vs. Root
  
  There goes Brown. The throw from Hartnett and he is out, Maguire applying the tag. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Farrell vs. Root
  
  Farrell hits a line drive into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taylor vs. Root
  
  Taylor hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Stephenson. Taylor reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Barnes vs. Root
  
  Barnes strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Barnes
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stephenson vs. Barnes
  
  Stephenson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Grimm vs. Barnes
  
  Grimm hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hartnett vs. Barnes
  
  Hartnett hits a fly ball into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Richbourg vs. Root
  
  Richbourg hits a fly ball into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Root
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sisler vs. Root
  
  Sisler hits a ball on the ground towards short. English scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Beck vs. Barnes
  
  Beck hits a fly ball into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Root vs. Barnes
  
  Root hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Richbourg. Root reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  English vs. Barnes
  
  English hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Barnes fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Maguire vs. Barnes
  
  Maguire hits a ball on the ground towards short. Farrell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 4

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hornsby vs. Root
  
  Hornsby hits a ball on the ground towards short. English scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Root
  
  Bell strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brown vs. Root
  
  Brown hits a line drive towards short. English reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cuyler vs. Barnes
  
  Cuyler takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wilson vs. Barnes
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Farrell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stephenson vs. Barnes
  
  Stephenson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Grimm vs. Barnes
  
  Grimm hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Stephenson moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Hartnett vs. Barnes
  
  Hartnett hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brown. Hartnett reaches second base with a double. Stephenson scores. Grimm moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Beck vs. Barnes
  
  Beck hits a popup towards short. Farrell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Farrell vs. Root
  
  Farrell hits a line drive into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taylor vs. Root
  
  Taylor hits a popup towards short. English settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Barnes vs. Root
  
  Barnes strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Root vs. Barnes
  
  Root is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  English vs. Barnes
  
  English hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Maguire vs. Barnes
  
  Maguire hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brown who is chasing the ball. Maguire reaches third base with a triple. English goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cuyler vs. Barnes
  
  Cuyler hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Maguire scores. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wilson vs. Barnes
  
  Wilson takes first base on ball four. Cuyler moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Stephenson vs. Barnes
  
  There go the runners. Both runners are safe. A double steal. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Stephenson vs. Barnes
  
  Stephenson hits a line drive towards short. Farrell catches it and throws to third to double up Cuyler. View Play 

Top 6

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Richbourg vs. Root
  
  Richbourg hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Root fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Root
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sisler vs. Root
  
  Sisler hits a line drive beyond second. Maguire can't hold onto the ball. That's a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hornsby vs. Root
  
  Hornsby hits a ball on the ground towards short. English fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Grimm vs. Barnes
  
  Grimm hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hartnett vs. Barnes
  
  Hartnett hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Grimm moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Beck vs. Barnes
  
  Beck hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Smith. Beck reaches second base with a double. Grimm scores. Hartnett moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Root vs. Cooney
  
  Johnny Cooney now pitching.
  
  Root hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cooney fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  English vs. Cooney
  
  English takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Maguire vs. Cooney
  
  Maguire hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cooney fields it, throws to the plate for one, and over to first for the double play. View Play 

Top 7

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Root
  
  Bell strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brown vs. Root
  
  Brown hits a line drive into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Farrell vs. Root
  
  Farrell is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cuyler vs. Cooney
  
  Cuyler hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wilson vs. Cooney
  
  Wilson hits a line drive into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Stephenson vs. Cooney
  
  Stephenson hits a fly ball into right field. Richbourg settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Grimm vs. Cooney
  
  There goes Cuyler. The throw from Taylor and he is safe. Cuyler steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Grimm vs. Cooney
  
  Grimm hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hornsby scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burrus vs. Root
  
  Dick Burrus pinch hits for Zack Taylor.
  
  Burrus hits a line drive into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cooney vs. Root
  
  Cooney hits a ball on the ground towards third. Beck fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Richbourg vs. Root
  
  Richbourg hits a popup, foul, towards short. English settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hartnett vs. Cooney
  
  Al Spohrer now catching.
  
  Hartnett takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Beck vs. Cooney
  
  Beck hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hornsby scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Hartnett moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Root vs. Cooney
  
  Root strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  English vs. Cooney
  
  That's a pickoff. View Play 

Top 9

• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Root
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sisler vs. Root
  
  Sisler hits a ball on the ground towards first. Grimm scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Sisler for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hornsby vs. Root
  
  Hornsby hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bell vs. Root
  
  Bell hits a fly ball into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 7/12/1928 -- Boston at Chicago (D)

  Boston             AB  R  H RBI    Chicago            AB  R  H RBI
Richbourg L, rf       4  0  0  0   English W, ss         3  1  2  0   
Smith J, cf           3  1  0  0   Maguire F, 2b         4  1  1  1   
Sisler G, 1b          4  0  2  0   Cuyler K, rf          3  0  2  1   
Hornsby R, 2b         4  0  1  1   Wilson H, cf          3  0  0  0   
Bell L, 3b            4  0  0  0   Stephenson R, lf      3  1  0  0   
Brown E, lf           3  0  1  0   Grimm C, 1b           4  1  3  0   
Farrell D, ss         3  0  0  0   Hartnett G, c         3  0  2  1   
Taylor Z, c           2  0  1  0   Beck C, 3b            4  0  1  1   
Burrus D, ph          1  0  0  0   Root C, p             4  0  1  0   
Spohrer A, c          0  0  0  0                                      
Barnes V, p           2  0  0  0                                      
Cooney J, p           1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     31  1  5  1                        31  4 12  4

Boston           100 000 000 --  1
Chicago          000 121 00x --  4

  Boston               IP  H  R ER BB SO
Barnes V (L)*         5.0 11  4  4  3  2
Cooney J              3.0  1  0  0  2  1

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Root C (W)            9.0  5  1  1  1  5
  * Pitched to 3 batters in 6th

DP -- Boston 4
LOB -- Boston 4, Chicago 8
2B -- Taylor Z, Root C, Hartnett G, Beck C
3B -- Maguire F
SB -- Wilson H, Cuyler K 2
CS -- Brown E
T -- 1:42
A -- 0

    

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