Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kessinger vs. Ryan
  
  Kessinger hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Beckert vs. Ryan
  
  Beckert takes first base on ball four. Kessinger moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Williams vs. Ryan
  
  There's a wild pitch. Kessinger moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Williams vs. Ryan
  
  Williams strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Santo vs. Ryan
  
  Santo strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Hickman vs. Ryan
  
  Hickman takes first base on ball four. Beckert moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Callison vs. Ryan
  
  Callison takes first base on ball four. Kessinger scores. Beckert moves to third. Hickman moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Hiatt vs. Ryan
  
  Hiatt hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clendenon scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hiatt for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Agee vs. Decker
  
  Agee strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Harrelson vs. Decker
  
  Harrelson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Boswell vs. Decker
  
  Boswell hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Shamsky vs. Decker
  
  Shamsky hits a fly ball into left field. Williams settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  James vs. Ryan
  
  James hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Boswell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Decker vs. Ryan
  
  Decker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Boswell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kessinger vs. Ryan
  
  Kessinger hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clendenon scoops it up and throws to first, with Ryan covering, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clendenon vs. Decker
  
  Clendenon hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garrett vs. Decker
  
  Garrett hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Beckert settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Swoboda vs. Decker
  
  Swoboda hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Williams. Swoboda reaches second base with a double. Clendenon goes all the way around to score. Swoboda moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Grote vs. Decker
  
  Grote hits a fly ball into right field. Callison settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Swoboda tags and scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ryan vs. Decker
  
  Ryan strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Beckert vs. Ryan
  
  Beckert hits a fly ball into center field. Agee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Williams vs. Ryan
  
  Williams hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Santo vs. Ryan
  
  Santo hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Boswell fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hickman vs. Ryan
  
  Hickman strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Agee vs. Decker
  
  Agee is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Harrelson vs. Decker
  
  Harrelson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Boswell vs. Decker
  
  There goes Harrelson. The throw from Hiatt and he is safe. Harrelson steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Boswell vs. Decker
  
  Boswell takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Shamsky vs. Decker
  
  Shamsky hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Clendenon vs. Decker
  
  Clendenon hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Decker fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Callison vs. Ryan
  
  Callison hits a fly ball into left field. Shamsky settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hiatt vs. Ryan
  
  Hiatt strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  James vs. Ryan
  
  James hits a popup, foul, towards third. Garrett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garrett vs. Decker
  
  Garrett hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Swoboda vs. Decker
  
  Swoboda hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Garrett moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Grote vs. Decker
  
  Grote hits a popup towards short. Kessinger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ryan vs. Decker
  
  Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hickman fields it and throws to second for the out. Garrett moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Agee vs. Decker
  
  Agee strikes out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Decker vs. Ryan
  
  Decker strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kessinger vs. Ryan
  
  Kessinger hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garrett fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Beckert vs. Ryan
  
  Beckert takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Williams vs. Ryan
  
  Williams hits a fly ball into left field. Shamsky settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Harrelson vs. Decker
  
  Harrelson is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boswell vs. Decker
  
  Boswell hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Hiatt fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Shamsky vs. Decker
  
  Shamsky strikes out. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Santo vs. Ryan
  
  Santo hits a ball on the ground towards short. Harrelson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hickman vs. Ryan
  
  Hickman hits a fly ball into left field. Shamsky settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Callison vs. Ryan
  
  Callison takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hiatt vs. Ryan
  
  Hiatt hits a fly ball into center field. Agee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clendenon vs. Decker
  
  Clendenon strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garrett vs. Decker
  
  Garrett takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Swoboda vs. Decker
  
  Swoboda hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Grote vs. Decker
  
  Grote hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hickman scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Grote for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  James vs. Ryan
  
  James strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hall vs. Ryan
  
  Jimmie Hall pinch hits for Joe Decker.
  
  Hall strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kessinger vs. Ryan
  
  Kessinger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Boswell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ryan vs. Colborn
  
  Jim Colborn now pitching.
  
  Ryan strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Agee vs. Colborn
  
  Agee hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kessinger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Harrelson vs. Colborn
  
  Harrelson hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Williams who is chasing the ball. Harrelson reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Boswell vs. Colborn
  
  Boswell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beckert scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Beckert vs. Ryan
  
  Beckert hits a fly ball into right field. Swoboda settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Williams vs. Ryan
  
  Williams hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clendenon scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Williams for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Santo vs. Ryan
  
  Santo hits a line drive into center field. Agee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Shamsky vs. Colborn
  
  Shamsky hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Clendenon vs. Colborn
  
  Cleon Jones pinch runs for Art Shamsky.
  
  Clendenon strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garrett vs. Colborn
  
  Garrett hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hickman juggles the ball. That's an error on Hickman. Jones moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Swoboda vs. Colborn
  
  Swoboda hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Jones tags and scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Grote vs. Colborn
  
  Grote hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beckert scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hickman vs. Ryan
  
  Cleon Jones now playing left field. Al Weis now playing second base.
  
  Hickman hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Grote settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Callison vs. Ryan
  
  Callison hits a fly ball into left field. Jones settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Mets, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Ryan
  
  Willie Smith pinch hits for Jack Hiatt.
  
  Smith strikes out. View Play 

• 

  Game Summary

---

Audio Play-by-Play (back to top)

Click the button below to listen to the audio play-by-play.

If the player above doesn’t work for you, please check to make sure that your speakers are not muted, especially if your device has a hardware "silence switch".

If that does not resolve the issue, please download the MP3 file below to play the game audio directly.

Download MP3 version

---

Box Score (back to top)

         Game of 5/24/1970, game 2 -- Chicago at New York (D)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    New York           AB  R  H RBI
Kessinger D, ss       4  1  1  0   Agee T, cf            4  0  0  0   
Beckert G, 2b         2  0  0  0   Harrelson B, ss       3  0  2  0   
Williams B, lf        4  0  1  0   Boswell K, 2b         3  0  0  0   
Santo R, 3b           4  0  0  0   Weis A, 2b            0  0  0  0   
Hickman J, 1b         3  0  0  0   Shamsky A, lf         4  0  1  0   
Callison J, rf        2  0  0  1   Jones C, pr-lf        0  1  0  0   
Hiatt J, c            3  0  0  0   Clendenon D, 1b       4  1  1  0   
Smith W, ph           1  0  0  0   Garrett W, 3b         3  0  1  0   
James C, cf           3  0  0  0   Swoboda R, rf         3  1  2  2   
Decker J, p           2  0  0  0   Grote J, c            3  0  0  1   
Hall J, ph            1  0  0  0   Ryan N, p             3  0  0  0   
Colborn J, p          0  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     29  1  2  1                        30  3  7  3

Chicago          100 000 000 --  1
New York         020 000 01x --  3

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Decker J (L)          6.0  5  2  2  3  7
Colborn J             2.0  2  1  0  0  2

  New York             IP  H  R ER BB SO
Ryan N (W)            9.0  2  1  1  5  8

E -- Hickman J
LOB -- Chicago 6, New York 8
2B -- Swoboda R
3B -- Harrelson B
SB -- Harrelson B
SF -- Grote J, Swoboda R
WP -- Ryan N
T -- 2:25
A -- 53284

    

More Complete Baseball-Reference Box Score