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Cubs
@ Astros
Astrodome
June 17, 1978
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs, played on June 17, 1978 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
Date | June 17, 1978 |
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Visiting Team |
Chicago Cubs
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Home Team |
Houston Astros
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | June 17, 1978 |
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Day of Week | Sat |
Day / Night | N |
Visiting Team | Chicago Cubs |
Home Team | Houston Astros |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Dave Geisel |
Home Starting Pitcher | Joaquin Andujar |
Ballpark | Astrodome |
City | Houston |
State | TX |
Attendance | 28,091 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 20 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Eric Gregg 1B: Bill Williams 2B: Dick Stello 3B: Bruce Froemming |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
Name | Position |
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Ivan De Jesus | Shortstop |
Greg Gross | Center Fielder |
Bill Buckner | First Baseman |
Bobby Murcer | Right Fielder |
Larry Biittner | Left Fielder |
Steve Ontiveros | Third Baseman |
Manny Trillo | Second Baseman |
Dave Rader | Catcher |
Dave Geisel | Pitcher |
Herman Franks | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
Name | Position |
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Wilbur Howard | Left Fielder |
Denny Walling | Center Fielder |
Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
Jose Cruz | Right Fielder |
Bob Watson | First Baseman |
Art Howe | Second Baseman |
Joe Ferguson | Catcher |
Mike Fischlin | Shortstop |
Joaquin Andujar | Pitcher |
Bill Virdon | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Cubs
@ Astros
Astrodome
June 17, 1978
Top 1
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Andujar
De Jesus strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Andujar
Gross hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops it up and throws to first, with Andujar covering, for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Buckner vs. Andujar
Buckner hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howard vs. Geisel
Howard strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Geisel
Walling hits a fly ball into left field. Biittner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Geisel
Cabell hits a fly ball into right field. Murcer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murcer vs. Andujar
Murcer hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Andujar fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Biittner vs. Andujar
Biittner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ontiveros vs. Andujar
Ontiveros hits a fly ball into left field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Trillo vs. Andujar
Trillo hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Geisel
Cruz hits a fly ball into center field. Gross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Geisel
Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Howe vs. Geisel
Howe hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gross. Howe reaches second base with a double. Watson moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Ferguson vs. Geisel
Ferguson is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Fischlin vs. Geisel
Fischlin hits a fly ball into right field. Murcer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Andujar vs. Geisel
Andujar hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gross. Andujar reaches second base with a double. Watson scores. Howe scores. Ferguson moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Howard vs. Geisel
Howard strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Andujar
Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Geisel vs. Andujar
Geisel strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
De Jesus vs. Andujar
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rader moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gross vs. Andujar
The umpire calls a balk on Andujar Rader moves to third. De Jesus moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Gross vs. Andujar
Gross hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rader scores. De Jesus scores. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Andujar
Buckner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Gross moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Murcer vs. Niekro
Joe Niekro now pitching.
Murcer hits a fly ball into center field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Biittner vs. Niekro
Biittner hits a fly ball into center field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Geisel
Walling takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cabell vs. Geisel
Cabell hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Trillo catches it and throws to first to double up Walling. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Geisel
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Geisel
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Niekro
Ontiveros hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Walling who is chasing the ball. Ontiveros reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Trillo vs. Niekro
Trillo hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe fields it and throws to home to get Ontiveros. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Meoli vs. Niekro
Rudy Meoli pinch hits for Dave Geisel.
Meoli hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Walling who is chasing the ball. Meoli reaches third base with a triple. Rader goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
De Jesus vs. Niekro
The ball gets by Ferguson for a passed ball. Meoli scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Niekro
De Jesus strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Moore
Donnie Moore now pitching.
Howe hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Trillo settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Moore
Ferguson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fischlin vs. Moore
Fischlin hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Niekro
Gross hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Buckner vs. Niekro
Buckner hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murcer vs. Niekro
Murcer hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Moore
Niekro strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howard vs. Moore
Howard strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Moore
Walling hits a fly ball into left field. Biittner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Biittner vs. Niekro
Biittner hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Niekro
Ontiveros hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trillo vs. Niekro
Trillo hits a popup towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Moore
Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Moore
There goes Cabell. The throw from Rader and he is safe. Cabell steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Moore
Cruz hits a fly ball into right field. Murcer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cabell moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Watson vs. Moore
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Trillo scoops it up and throws to first, with Moore covering, for the out. Cabell scores. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Moore
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Niekro
Moore strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
De Jesus vs. Niekro
De Jesus hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Moore
Ferguson strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fischlin vs. Moore
Fischlin hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Moore
Niekro strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Niekro
Gross hits a fly ball into center field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Buckner vs. Niekro
Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Buckner for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murcer vs. Niekro
Murcer strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howard vs. Hernandez
Guillermo Hernandez now pitching.
Howard hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Trillo scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Hernandez
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Trillo scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Hernandez
Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Hernandez
There goes Cabell. The throw from Rader and he is safe. Cabell steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Hernandez
Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Watson vs. Sutter
Bruce Sutter now pitching.
There go the runners. Both runners are safe. A double steal. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Watson vs. Sutter
Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gross. Watson reaches second base with a double. Cabell scores. Cruz scores. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Howe vs. Sutter
Dave Bergman pinch runs for Bob Watson.
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ontiveros fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Biittner vs. Niekro
Dave Bergman now playing first base.
Biittner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ontiveros vs. Niekro
Ontiveros strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Trillo vs. Niekro
Trillo hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. Ontiveros moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Kingman vs. Niekro
Dave Kingman pinch hits for Dave Rader.
Kingman strikes out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 6/17/1978 -- Chicago at Houston (N) Chicago AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI De Jesus I, ss 4 1 1 0 Howard W, lf 4 0 0 0 Gross G, cf 4 0 1 2 Walling D, cf 3 0 0 0 Buckner B, 1b 4 0 1 0 Cabell E, 3b 4 2 2 0 Murcer B, rf 4 0 0 0 Cruz J, rf 3 1 1 0 Biittner L, lf 4 0 1 0 Watson B, 1b 4 1 2 3 Ontiveros S, 3b 4 0 1 0 Bergman D, pr-1b 0 0 0 0 Trillo M, 2b 4 0 0 0 Howe A, 2b 4 1 1 0 Rader D, c 3 2 1 0 Ferguson J, c 2 0 0 0 Kingman D, ph 1 0 0 0 Fischlin M, ss 3 0 0 0 Geisel D, p 1 0 0 0 Andujar J, p 1 0 1 2 Meoli R, ph 1 1 1 1 Niekro J, p 2 0 0 0 Moore D, p 1 0 0 0 Hernandez G, p 0 0 0 0 Sutter B, p 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 35 4 7 3 30 5 7 5 Chicago 002 200 000 -- 4 Houston 020 001 02x -- 5 Chicago IP H R ER BB SO Geisel D 3.0 4 2 2 2 2 Moore D 4.0 1 1 1 0 4 Hernandez G (L) 0.2 1 2 2 1 0 Sutter B 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 Houston IP H R ER BB SO Andujar J 2.1 5 2 2 0 2 Niekro J (W) 6.2 2 2 1 0 5 DP -- Chicago 1 LOB -- Chicago 4, Houston 4 2B -- Howe A, Andujar J, Watson B 3B -- Ontiveros S, Meoli R SB -- Cabell E 3, Cruz J WP -- Niekro J Balk -- Andujar J PB -- Ferguson J T -- 2:20 A -- 28091
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