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Cubs
@ Reds
Crosley Field
April 12, 1928
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, played on April 12, 1928 at Crosley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | April 12, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Home Team |
Cincinnati Reds
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 12, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Home Team | Cincinnati Reds |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Percy Jones |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Eppa Rixey |
| Ballpark | Crosley Field |
| City | Cincinnati |
| State | OH |
| Attendance | |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 16 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Cy Pfirman 1B: Dolly Stark 2B: (none) 3B: Ernie Quigley |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Woody English | Shortstop |
| Freddie Maguire | Second Baseman |
| Kiki Cuyler | Center Fielder |
| Earl Webb | Right Fielder |
| Riggs Stephenson | Left Fielder |
| Charlie Grimm | First Baseman |
| Gabby Hartnett | Catcher |
| Johnny Butler | Third Baseman |
| Percy Jones | Pitcher |
| Joe McCarthy | Manager |
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Chuck Dressen | Third Baseman |
| Ethan Allen | Center Fielder |
| Pid Purdy | Left Fielder |
| High Pockets Kelly | First Baseman |
| Curt Walker | Right Fielder |
| Hughie Critz | Second Baseman |
| Hod Ford | Shortstop |
| Val Picinich | Catcher |
| Eppa Rixey | Pitcher |
| Jack Hendricks | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cubs
@ Reds
Crosley Field
April 12, 1928
Top 1
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Cubs, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Rixey
English takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maguire vs. Rixey
Maguire hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Critz fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cuyler vs. Rixey
Cuyler hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Maguire moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Webb vs. Rixey
Webb hits a fly ball into left field. Purdy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Maguire tags and scores. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stephenson vs. Rixey
Stephenson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cuyler moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Grimm vs. Rixey
There goes Stephenson. The throw from Picinich and he is safe. Stephenson steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Grimm vs. Rixey
Grimm hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Critz scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dressen vs. Jones
Dressen hits a fly ball into right field. Webb settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Allen vs. Jones
Allen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Purdy vs. Jones
Purdy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Allen moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Kelly vs. Jones
Kelly takes first base on ball four. Allen moves to third. Purdy moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Walker vs. Jones
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards first. Grimm fields it and throws to home to get Allen. Purdy moves to third. Kelly moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Critz vs. Jones
Critz hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Jones fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hartnett vs. Rixey
Hartnett hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ford scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Butler vs. Rixey
Butler hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Critz settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Rixey
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ford vs. Jones
Ford takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Picinich vs. Jones
Picinich hits a fly ball into center field. Cuyler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rixey vs. Jones
Rixey strikes out. There goes Ford. The throw from Hartnett to English, and Ford is out. View Play
Top 3
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Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Rixey
English hits a popup towards third. Dressen settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maguire vs. Rixey
Maguire hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cuyler vs. Rixey
Cuyler hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Webb vs. Rixey
There goes Cuyler. The throw from Picinich and he is out, Ford applying the tag. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dressen vs. Jones
Dressen hits a ball on the ground towards short. English scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Allen vs. Jones
Allen takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Purdy vs. Jones
Purdy strikes out. There goes Allen. The throw from Hartnett to English, and Allen is out. View Play
Top 4
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Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Webb vs. Rixey
Webb hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Rixey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stephenson vs. Rixey
Stephenson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Allen who is chasing the ball. Stephenson reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Grimm vs. Rixey
Grimm hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Allen. Grimm reaches second base with a double. Stephenson scores. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hartnett vs. Rixey
Hartnett hits a fly ball into right field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Grimm tags and moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Butler vs. Rixey
Butler hits a fly ball into left field. Purdy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kelly vs. Jones
Kelly hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Jones
Walker hits a popup towards short. English settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Critz vs. Jones
Critz hits a fly ball into right field. Webb settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ford vs. Jones
Ford hits a ball on the ground towards third. Butler fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Rixey
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Rixey
English hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maguire vs. Rixey
Maguire hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen fields it and throws to first for the out. English moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cuyler vs. Rixey
Cuyler is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Webb vs. Rixey
Webb hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Rixey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Picinich vs. Jones
Picinich hits a popup towards third. Butler settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rixey vs. Jones
Rixey hits a ball on the ground into left center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dressen vs. Jones
Dressen hits a fly ball into left field. Stephenson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Allen vs. Jones
Allen strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stephenson vs. Rixey
Stephenson hits a fly ball into right field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grimm vs. Rixey
Grimm hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hartnett vs. Rixey
Hartnett hits a fly ball into left field. Purdy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Grimm tags and moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Butler vs. Rixey
Butler is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jones vs. Rixey
Jones hits a fly ball into center field. Allen settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Purdy vs. Jones
Purdy hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cuyler. Purdy reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Kelly vs. Jones
Kelly hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire misplays the ball. That's an error on Maguire. Purdy moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Hargrave vs. Jones
Bubbles Hargrave pinch hits for Curt Walker.
Hargrave hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Purdy scores. Kelly moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Critz vs. Jones
Billy Zitzmann pinch runs for Bubbles Hargrave.
Critz hits a fly ball into right field. Webb settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Kelly tags and moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Ford vs. Jones
Ford strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Picinich vs. Jones
Picinich hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Hartnett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Rixey
Billy Zitzmann now playing right field.
English hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maguire vs. Rixey
Maguire hits a fly ball into right field. Zitzmann settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuyler vs. Rixey
Cuyler hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen juggles the ball. That's an error on Dressen. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Webb vs. Rixey
There goes Cuyler. The throw from Picinich and he is out, Ford applying the tag. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rixey vs. Jones
Rixey strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dressen vs. Jones
Dressen hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cuyler. Dressen reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Allen vs. Jones
Allen takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Purdy vs. Jones
Purdy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dressen scores. Allen moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Kelly vs. Jones
Kelly hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Allen scores. Purdy moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Callaghan vs. Malone
Pat Malone now pitching. Marty Callaghan pinch hits for Billy Zitzmann.
Callaghan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Purdy moves to third. Kelly moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Critz vs. Malone
Critz strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Ford vs. Malone
Ford strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Cubs, 2 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McMillan vs. Rixey
Marty Callaghan now playing right field. Norm McMillan pinch hits for Earl Webb.
McMillan hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Callaghan who is chasing the ball. McMillan reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Stephenson vs. Rixey
Cliff Heathcote pinch runs for Norm McMillan.
Stephenson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kelly scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Stephenson for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Grimm vs. Rixey
Grimm hits a fly ball into center field. Allen settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Heathcote tags and scores. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hartnett vs. Rixey
Hartnett hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dressen juggles the ball. That's an error on Dressen. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Butler vs. Rixey
Butler hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Allen. Butler reaches second base with a double. Hartnett moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Malone vs. Edwards
James Edwards now pitching.
Malone hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Critz scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Picinich vs. Malone
Cliff Heathcote now playing right field.
Picinich hits a popup, foul, towards first. Grimm settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Malone
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards first. Grimm scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Edwards for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dressen vs. Malone
Dressen is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Allen vs. Malone
Allen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dressen moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Purdy vs. Malone
Purdy takes first base on ball four. Dressen moves to third. Allen moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Kelly vs. Malone
Kelly hits a ball on the ground towards short. English misplays the ball. That's an error on English. Dressen scores. Allen moves to third. Purdy moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Callaghan vs. Malone
Callaghan takes first base on ball four. Allen scores. Purdy moves to third. Kelly moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Critz vs. Malone
Critz hits a line drive towards right. Heathcote chases it down, and drops it. That's an error on Heathcote. Purdy scores. Kelly scores. Callaghan moves to third. Critz moves to second. Two runs are unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Ford vs. Malone
Ford hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Callaghan scores. Critz scores. Two runs are unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 9
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Picinich vs. Malone
Picinich hits a popup, foul, towards first. Grimm settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Cubs, 3 - Reds, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Edwards
English takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maguire vs. Edwards
Maguire takes first base on ball four. English moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cuyler vs. Lucas
Red Lucas now pitching.
Cuyler hits a fly ball towards right. Callaghan settles under the ball, and drops it. That's an error on Callaghan. English moves to third. Maguire moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Heathcote vs. Lucas
Heathcote hits a fly ball into center field. Allen settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Reds, 9
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Stephenson vs. Lucas
Stephenson hits a ball on the ground towards second. Critz scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/12/1928 -- Chicago at Cincinnati (D)
Chicago AB R H RBI Cincinnati AB R H RBI
English W, ss 3 0 1 0 Dressen C, 3b 4 2 1 0
Maguire F, 2b 4 1 1 0 Allen E, cf 3 2 2 0
Cuyler K, cf 4 0 1 0 Purdy P, lf 4 2 3 1
Webb E, rf 2 0 0 1 Kelly H, 1b 4 1 2 1
McMillan N, ph 1 0 1 0 Walker C, rf 2 0 0 0
Heathcote C, pr-rf 1 1 0 0 Hargrave B, ph 1 0 1 1
Stephenson R, lf 5 1 2 0 Zitzmann B, pr-rf 0 0 0 0
Grimm C, 1b 3 0 2 2 Callaghan M, ph-rf 1 1 1 1
Hartnett G, c 2 0 0 0 Critz H, 2b 4 1 0 0
Butler J, 3b 3 0 1 0 Ford H, ss 4 0 1 2
Jones P, p 3 0 0 0 Picinich V, c 5 0 0 0
Malone P, p 1 0 0 0 Rixey E, p 3 0 1 0
Edwards J, p 1 0 0 0
Lucas R, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
32 3 9 3 36 9 12 6
Chicago 100 100 010 -- 3
Cincinnati 000 001 26x -- 9
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Jones P 6.1 9 3 2 4 5
Malone P (L) 1.2 3 6 0 2 2
Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO
Rixey E 7.2 9 3 3 3 0
Edwards J (W)* 0.1 0 0 0 2 0
Lucas R (S) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 2 batters in 9th
E -- Maguire F, Dressen C 2, English W, Heathcote C, Callaghan M
DP -- Chicago 2, Cincinnati 1
LOB -- Chicago 11, Cincinnati 11
2B -- Grimm C, Purdy P, Dressen C, Butler J
3B -- Stephenson R, McMillan N
SB -- Stephenson R
CS -- Ford H, Cuyler K 2, Allen E
SF -- Webb E, Hartnett G 2, Critz H, Grimm C
HBP -- by Malone P (Dressen C)
T -- 2:16
A -- 0
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