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Reds
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 7, 1951
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, played on August 7, 1951 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
Date | August 7, 1951 |
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Visiting Team |
Cincinnati Reds
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Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | August 7, 1951 |
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Day of Week | Tue |
Day / Night | D |
Visiting Team | Cincinnati Reds |
Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Willie Ramsdell |
Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Rush |
Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Attendance | 7,509 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 4 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Scotty Robb 1B: Babe Pinelli 2B: (none) 3B: Dusty Boggess |
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
Name | Position |
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Lloyd Merriman | Center Fielder |
Connie Ryan | Second Baseman |
Johnny Wyrostek | Right Fielder |
Ted Kluszewski | First Baseman |
Hank Edwards | Left Fielder |
Grady Hatton | Third Baseman |
Virgil Stallcup | Shortstop |
Johnny Pramesa | Catcher |
Willie Ramsdell | Pitcher |
Luke Sewell | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
Name | Position |
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Eddie Miksis | Second Baseman |
Chuck Connors | First Baseman |
Frank Baumholtz | Center Fielder |
Hank Sauer | Left Fielder |
Randy Jackson | Third Baseman |
Gene Hermanski | Right Fielder |
Smoky Burgess | Catcher |
Roy Smalley | Shortstop |
Bob Rush | Pitcher |
Phil Cavarretta | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Reds
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 7, 1951
Top 1
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Merriman vs. Rush
Merriman takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ryan vs. Rush
Ryan takes first base on ball four. Merriman moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wyrostek vs. Rush
Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Miksis scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Merriman moves to third. Ryan moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Kluszewski vs. Rush
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Miksis scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Merriman scores. Ryan moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Edwards vs. Rush
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Rush fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miksis vs. Ramsdell
Miksis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Connors vs. Ramsdell
Connors strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Baumholtz vs. Ramsdell
Baumholtz hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Merriman who is chasing the ball. Baumholtz reaches third base with a triple. Miksis goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Sauer vs. Ramsdell
Sauer hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Ramsdell
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hermanski vs. Ramsdell
Hermanski hits a fly ball into center field. Merriman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burgess vs. Ramsdell
Burgess hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatton vs. Rush
Hatton strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stallcup vs. Rush
Stallcup strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pramesa vs. Rush
Pramesa hits a ball on the ground towards first. Connors scoops it up and throws to first, with Rush covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smalley vs. Ramsdell
Smalley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rush vs. Ramsdell
Rush hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miksis vs. Ramsdell
Miksis takes first base on ball four. Rush moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Connors vs. Ramsdell
Connors hits a fly ball into right field. Wyrostek settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Baumholtz vs. Ramsdell
Baumholtz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hatton fields it and races to the third base bag for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramsdell vs. Rush
Ramsdell strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Merriman vs. Rush
Merriman hits a fly ball into right field. Hermanski settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Rush
Ryan hits a fly ball into left field. Sauer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sauer vs. Ramsdell
Sauer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Ramsdell
Jackson strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hermanski vs. Ramsdell
Hermanski hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kluszewski fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burgess vs. Ramsdell
Burgess strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wyrostek vs. Rush
Wyrostek hits a fly ball into left field. Sauer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluszewski vs. Rush
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Rush
Edwards hits a fly ball into right field. Hermanski settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatton vs. Rush
Hatton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Kluszewski moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stallcup vs. Rush
Stallcup hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Miksis settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smalley vs. Ramsdell
Smalley hits a fly ball into left field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rush vs. Ramsdell
Rush hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miksis vs. Ramsdell
Miksis hits a fly ball into center field. Merriman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pramesa vs. Rush
Pramesa hits a popup towards first. Connors settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramsdell vs. Rush
Ramsdell strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Merriman vs. Rush
Merriman hits a fly ball into center field. Baumholtz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Connors vs. Ramsdell
Connors hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Ramsdell
Baumholtz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sauer vs. Ramsdell
Sauer hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hatton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Rush
Ryan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wyrostek vs. Rush
Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards first. Connors fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluszewski vs. Rush
Kluszewski is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Rush
Edwards hits a fly ball into left field. Sauer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Ramsdell
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hermanski vs. Ramsdell
Hermanski hits a popup towards short. Stallcup settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burgess vs. Ramsdell
Burgess hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kluszewski fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smalley vs. Ramsdell
Smalley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Burgess moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rush vs. Ramsdell
Rush hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Burgess scores. Smalley moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Miksis vs. Ramsdell
Miksis hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ramsdell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatton vs. Rush
Hatton strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stallcup vs. Rush
Stallcup hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pramesa vs. Rush
Pramesa hits a ball on the ground towards first. Connors scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Pramesa for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Connors vs. Ramsdell
Connors hits a popup, foul, towards first. Kluszewski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Ramsdell
Baumholtz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hatton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sauer vs. Ramsdell
Sauer hits a fly ball into left field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Adams vs. Rush
Bobby Adams pinch hits for Willie Ramsdell.
Adams hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Merriman vs. Rush
Merriman hits a popup towards third. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Rush
Ryan hits a line drive towards short. Smalley reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Erautt
Eddie Erautt now pitching.
Jackson strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hermanski vs. Erautt
Hermanski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burgess vs. Erautt
Burgess hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wyrostek vs. Rush
Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Miksis scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluszewski vs. Rush
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Miksis scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Rush
Edwards hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatton vs. Rush
Bob Usher pinch runs for Hank Edwards.
Hatton hits a ball on the ground towards first. Connors scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hatton for the out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 8/7/1951 -- Cincinnati at Chicago (D) Cincinnati AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI Merriman L, cf 3 1 0 0 Miksis E, 2b 3 1 1 0 Ryan C, 2b 3 0 1 0 Connors C, 1b 4 0 0 0 Wyrostek J, rf 4 0 0 0 Baumholtz F, cf 4 1 1 1 Kluszewski T, 1b 3 0 1 1 Sauer H, lf 4 1 2 2 Edwards H, lf 4 0 1 0 Jackson R, 3b 4 0 2 0 Usher B, pr 0 0 0 0 Hermanski G, rf 4 0 0 0 Hatton G, 3b 4 0 1 0 Burgess S, c 4 1 0 0 Stallcup V, ss 3 0 0 0 Smalley R, ss 3 0 1 0 Pramesa J, c 3 0 0 0 Rush B, p 3 0 2 1 Ramsdell W, p 2 0 0 0 Adams B, ph 1 0 0 0 Erautt E, p 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 30 1 4 1 33 4 9 4 Cincinnati 100 000 000 -- 1 Chicago 300 001 00x -- 4 Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO Ramsdell W (L) 7.0 9 4 4 1 3 Erautt E 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 Chicago IP H R ER BB SO Rush B (W) 9.0 4 1 1 2 5 DP -- Chicago 1 LOB -- Cincinnati 5, Chicago 6 3B -- Baumholtz F HR -- Sauer H HBP -- by Rush B (Kluszewski T) T -- 2:04 A -- 7509
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