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Expos
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
July 5, 1979
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Montreal Expos, played on July 5, 1979 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
Date | July 5, 1979 |
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Visiting Team |
Montreal Expos
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Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | July 5, 1979 |
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Day of Week | Thu |
Day / Night | D |
Visiting Team | Montreal Expos |
Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Scott Sanderson |
Home Starting Pitcher | Rick Reuschel |
Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Attendance | 22,790 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 28 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Bill Williams 1B: Joe West 2B: Bruce Froemming 3B: Jerry Dale |
Montreal Expos Lineup
Name | Position |
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Warren Cromartie | Left Fielder |
Rodney Scott | Second Baseman |
Andre Dawson | Center Fielder |
Tony Perez | First Baseman |
Gary Carter | Catcher |
Ellis Valentine | Right Fielder |
Larry Parrish | Third Baseman |
Chris Speier | Shortstop |
Scott Sanderson | Pitcher |
Dick Williams | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
Name | Position |
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Ivan De Jesus | Shortstop |
Scot Thompson | Right Fielder |
Bill Buckner | First Baseman |
Dave Kingman | Left Fielder |
Jerry Martin | Center Fielder |
Steve Ontiveros | Third Baseman |
Barry Foote | Catcher |
Ted Sizemore | Second Baseman |
Rick Reuschel | Pitcher |
Herman Franks | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Expos
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
July 5, 1979
Top 1
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Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cromartie vs. Reuschel
Cromartie hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops it up and throws to first, with Reuschel covering, for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Reuschel
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Reuschel fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dawson vs. Reuschel
Dawson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Perez vs. Reuschel
Perez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dawson moves to second. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Carter vs. Reuschel
Carter hits a line drive into right field. Thompson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
-
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Sanderson
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Sanderson
There goes De Jesus. The throw from Carter and he is out, Speier applying the tag. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thompson vs. Sanderson
Thompson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Sanderson
Buckner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Thompson moves to second. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Kingman vs. Sanderson
Kingman is hit by the pitch. Thompson moves to third. Buckner moves to second. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Martin vs. Sanderson
Martin hits a fly ball into center field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Thompson tags and scores. Buckner tags and moves to third. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Ontiveros vs. Sanderson
Ontiveros hits a fly ball into left field. Cromartie settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Valentine vs. Reuschel
Valentine 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 -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parrish vs. Reuschel
Parrish hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Speier vs. Reuschel
Speier 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
Bottom 2
-
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foote vs. Sanderson
Foote strikes out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Sanderson
Sizemore hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Scott scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reuschel vs. Sanderson
Reuschel hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Scott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanderson vs. Reuschel
Sanderson strikes out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cromartie vs. Reuschel
Cromartie hits a line drive into center field. Martin settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Reuschel
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Scott for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
-
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Sanderson
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Sanderson
Thompson hits a fly ball into left field. Cromartie settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Sanderson
Buckner hits a fly ball into left field. Cromartie settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kingman vs. Sanderson
Kingman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Speier scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dawson vs. Reuschel
Dawson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Martin who is chasing the ball. Dawson reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Perez vs. Reuschel
Perez 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 -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Carter vs. Reuschel
Carter hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Carter for the out. View Play -
Expos, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Valentine vs. Reuschel
Valentine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dawson scores. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parrish vs. Reuschel
Jerry White pinch runs for Ellis Valentine.
Parrish hits a fly ball into right field. Thompson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martin vs. Sanderson
Jim Mason now playing third base. Jerry White now playing right field.
Martin hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Scott misplays the ball. That's an error on Scott. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ontiveros vs. Sanderson
Ontiveros hits a fly ball into left field. Cromartie settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Foote vs. Sanderson
Foote hits a line drive into right field. White settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sizemore vs. Sanderson
There goes Martin. The throw from Carter and he is out, Scott applying the tag. View Play
Top 5
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Speier vs. Reuschel
Speier 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 -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanderson vs. Reuschel
Sanderson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cromartie vs. Reuschel
Cromartie hits a fly ball into left field. Kingman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Sanderson
Sizemore hits a popup towards short. Speier settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reuschel vs. Sanderson
Reuschel takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
De Jesus vs. Sanderson
De Jesus hits a fly ball into left field. Cromartie settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Sanderson
Thompson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Reuschel moves to third. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Buckner vs. Sanderson
Buckner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Dawson. Buckner reaches second base with a double. Reuschel scores. Thompson moves to third. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Kingman vs. Sanderson
Carter fires over to third and throws the ball away. That's an error on Carter. Thompson scores. Buckner moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Kingman vs. Sanderson
Kingman is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 6
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Reuschel
Scott hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dawson vs. Reuschel
Dawson hits a fly ball into center field. Martin settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Perez vs. Reuschel
Perez strikes out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Carter vs. Reuschel
Carter 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
Bottom 6
-
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martin vs. Sanderson
Martin hits a popup towards third. Mason settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Sanderson
Ontiveros hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ontiveros for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foote vs. Sanderson
Foote hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Scott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
-
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Reuschel
White takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mason vs. Reuschel
Mason hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Speier vs. Reuschel
Speier bunts towards the mound. Reuschel fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
-
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Sanderson
Sizemore hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reuschel vs. Sanderson
Reuschel bunts towards the mound. Sanderson fields it and throws to first for the out. Sizemore moves to second. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
De Jesus vs. Sanderson
De Jesus takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Thompson vs. May
Rudy May now pitching.
Thompson is called out on strikes. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Buckner vs. May
Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Speier fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hutton vs. Reuschel
Tom Hutton pinch hits for Rudy May.
Hutton 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 -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cromartie vs. Reuschel
Cromartie hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Scott vs. Sutter
Bruce Sutter now pitching.
Scott strikes out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dawson vs. Sutter
Dawson hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kingman vs. Bahnsen
Stan Bahnsen now pitching.
Kingman hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mason fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martin vs. Bahnsen
Martin hits a line drive into left field. Cromartie settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Bahnsen
Ontiveros hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Foote vs. Bahnsen
There's a wild pitch. Ontiveros moves to second. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Foote vs. Bahnsen
Foote takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sizemore vs. Bahnsen
Sizemore bunts in front of the plate. Carter settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Sutter
Perez hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carter vs. Sutter
Carter hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Expos, 1 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Sutter
White strikes out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 7/5/1979 -- Montreal at Chicago (D) Montreal AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI Cromartie W, lf 4 0 1 0 De Jesus I, ss 3 0 2 0 Scott R, 2b 4 0 1 0 Thompson S, rf 3 2 1 0 Dawson A, cf 4 1 2 0 Buckner B, 1b 4 0 2 1 Perez T, 1b 4 0 1 0 Kingman D, lf 3 0 0 0 Carter G, c 4 0 0 0 Martin J, cf 3 0 0 1 Valentine E, rf 2 0 1 1 Ontiveros S, 3b 4 0 1 0 White J, pr-rf 1 0 0 0 Foote B, c 3 0 0 0 Parrish L, 3b 2 0 0 0 Sizemore T, 2b 4 0 1 0 Mason J, 3b 1 0 0 0 Reuschel R, p 1 1 0 0 Speier C, ss 3 0 0 0 Sutter B, p 0 0 0 0 Sanderson S, p 2 0 0 0 May R, p 0 0 0 0 Hutton T, ph 1 0 0 0 Bahnsen S, p 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 32 1 6 1 28 3 7 2 Montreal 000 100 000 -- 1 Chicago 100 020 00x -- 3 Montreal IP H R ER BB SO Sanderson S (L) 6.1 6 3 2 3 2 May R 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 Bahnsen S 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 Chicago IP H R ER BB SO Reuschel R (W) 7.1 6 1 1 1 2 Sutter B (S) 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 E -- Scott R, Carter G DP -- Chicago 1 LOB -- Montreal 5, Chicago 8 2B -- Buckner B 3B -- Dawson A CS -- De Jesus I, Martin J SH -- Reuschel R SF -- Martin J HBP -- by Sanderson S (Kingman D) WP -- Bahnsen S T -- 2:28 A -- 22790
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