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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
May 23, 1939
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves, played on May 23, 1939 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | May 23, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Boston Braves
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| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 23, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Boston Braves |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Danny MacFayden |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Kirby Higbe |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | 2,980 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 32 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bill Stewart 1B: George Magerkurth 2B: (none) 3B: Dolly Stark |
Boston Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Johnny Cooney | Center Fielder |
| Eddie Miller | Shortstop |
| Debs Garms | Third Baseman |
| Buddy Hassett | First Baseman |
| Al Simmons | Left Fielder |
| Ralph Hodgin | Right Fielder |
| Al Lopez | Catcher |
| Rabbit Warstler | Second Baseman |
| Danny MacFayden | Pitcher |
| Casey Stengel | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Stan Hack | Third Baseman |
| Billy Herman | Second Baseman |
| Augie Galan | Left Fielder |
| Hank Leiber | Center Fielder |
| Joe Marty | Right Fielder |
| Rip Russell | First Baseman |
| Steve Mesner | Shortstop |
| Gus Mancuso | Catcher |
| Kirby Higbe | Pitcher |
| Gabby Hartnett | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
May 23, 1939
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cooney vs. Higbe
Cooney hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Higbe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Higbe
Miller hits a popup towards first. Russell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garms vs. Higbe
Garms hits a fly ball into right field. Marty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hack vs. MacFayden
Hack hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herman vs. MacFayden
Herman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miller fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Galan vs. MacFayden
Galan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hassett fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Leiber vs. MacFayden
Leiber hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Warstler misplays the ball. That's an error on Warstler. Galan moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Marty vs. MacFayden
Marty hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Galan scores. Leiber moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Russell vs. MacFayden
Russell hits a fly ball into right field. Hodgin settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hassett vs. Higbe
Hassett takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Simmons vs. Higbe
Simmons hits a fly ball into left field. Galan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Hassett moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hodgin vs. Higbe
Hodgin hits a line drive towards third. Hack reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lopez vs. Higbe
Lopez hits a fly ball into center field. Leiber settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mesner vs. MacFayden
Mesner hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mancuso vs. MacFayden
Mancuso hits a popup towards short. Miller settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Higbe vs. MacFayden
Higbe bunts towards first. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Mesner moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hack vs. MacFayden
Hack takes first base on ball four. Mesner moves to third. Higbe moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Herman vs. MacFayden
Herman hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Miller fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. Mesner scores. Higbe moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Galan vs. MacFayden
Galan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hassett scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Galan for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Warstler vs. Higbe
Warstler strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
MacFayden vs. Higbe
MacFayden hits a fly ball into left field. Galan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cooney vs. Higbe
Cooney takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miller vs. Higbe
Miller hits a fly ball into center field. Leiber settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Leiber vs. MacFayden
Leiber hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Marty vs. MacFayden
Marty hits a fly ball into left field. Simmons settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Russell vs. MacFayden
Russell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garms fields it and throws to first for the out. Leiber moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mesner vs. MacFayden
Mesner hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. MacFayden fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garms vs. Higbe
Garms strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hassett vs. Higbe
Hassett takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Simmons vs. Higbe
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mancuso vs. MacFayden
Mancuso hits a fly ball into right field. Hodgin settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Higbe vs. MacFayden
Higbe hits a popup towards short. Miller settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hack vs. MacFayden
Hack hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. MacFayden fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hodgin vs. Higbe
Hodgin hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lopez vs. Higbe
Lopez hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Galan. Lopez reaches second base with a double. Hodgin goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Warstler vs. Higbe
Warstler hits a fly ball into right field. Marty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Lopez moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
MacFayden vs. Higbe
MacFayden bunts towards the mound. Higbe fields it and throws to home to get Lopez. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cooney vs. Higbe
Cooney hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cooney for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herman vs. MacFayden
Herman takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Galan vs. MacFayden
Galan is hit by the pitch. Herman moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Leiber vs. MacFayden
Leiber hits a fly ball into center field. Cooney settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Marty vs. MacFayden
Marty hits a ball on the ground towards third. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Herman moves to third. Galan moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Russell vs. MacFayden
Russell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miller throws to second for one, and Warstler throws to first, and Hassett drops the ball. Herman scores. Galan scores. Russell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mesner vs. MacFayden
Mesner hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Russell scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mancuso vs. MacFayden
Mancuso hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Mesner moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Higbe vs. MacFayden
Higbe hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Mesner scores. Mancuso moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hack vs. MacFayden
Hack hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miller fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Higbe
Miller hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garms vs. Higbe
Garms hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mesner throws to second for one, and Herman throws the ball away attempting to make the double play. Garms moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hassett vs. Higbe
Hassett takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Simmons vs. Higbe
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mesner misplays the ball. That's an error on Mesner. Garms moves to third. Hassett moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Hodgin vs. Higbe
Hodgin hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Garms scores. Hassett scores. Simmons moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
West vs. Higbe
Max West pinch hits for Al Lopez.
West hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Simmons scores. Hodgin moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Warstler vs. Root
Charlie Root now pitching.
Warstler hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Hodgin scores. There goes West trying to get to third. Marty throws the ball in to Herman, who relays the ball to Hack who tags West for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fletcher vs. Root
Elbie Fletcher pinch hits for Danny MacFayden.
Fletcher is hit by the pitch. Warstler moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cooney vs. Root
Cooney hits a ball on the ground towards the mound, deflecting off of Root's glove, towards the right side of the infield. Herman fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herman vs. Posedel
Jimmy Outlaw now playing center field. Bill Posedel now pitching. Phil Masi now catching.
Herman hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Outlaw who is chasing the ball. Herman reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Galan vs. Posedel
Galan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hassett scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Galan for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Leiber vs. Posedel
Leiber takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Marty vs. Posedel
Marty takes first base on ball four. Leiber moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Russell vs. Posedel
Russell takes first base on ball four. Herman scores. Leiber moves to third. Marty moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Mesner vs. Lanning
Johnny Lanning now pitching.
Mesner takes first base on ball four. Leiber scores. Marty moves to third. Russell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Mancuso vs. Lanning
Mancuso hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Marty scores. Russell scores. Mesner moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Root vs. Lanning
Root bunts towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Mesner scores. Mancuso moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hack vs. Lanning
Hack hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Warstler fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Root
Miller hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garms vs. Root
Garms hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hassett vs. Root
Hassett hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herman vs. Lanning
Herman hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Outlaw. Herman reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Galan vs. Lanning
Galan hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Leiber vs. Lanning
Leiber hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Outlaw. Leiber reaches second base with a double. Herman scores. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 12
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Marty vs. Lanning
Marty hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Leiber moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 12
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Russell vs. Lanning
Russell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Leiber scores. Marty moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 13
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mesner vs. Lanning
Mesner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Outlaw. Mesner reaches second base with a double. Marty scores. Russell goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mancuso vs. Lanning
Mancuso hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Root vs. Lanning
Root strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Root
Simmons strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hodgin vs. Root
Hodgin hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Masi vs. Root
Masi hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mesner misplays the ball. That's an error on Mesner. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Warstler vs. Root
Warstler hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hack vs. Lanning
Hack hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herman vs. Lanning
Herman hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Galan vs. Lanning
Galan hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Majeski vs. Root
Hank Majeski pinch hits for Johnny Lanning.
Majeski hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Outlaw vs. Root
Outlaw hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miller vs. Root
Miller hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. Outlaw moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garms vs. Root
Garms hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Outlaw scores. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hassett vs. Root
Hassett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Garms goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Simmons vs. Root
Simmons hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Marty. Simmons reaches second base with a double. Hassett goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Cubs, 15
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hodgin vs. Root
Hodgin strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/23/1939 -- Boston at Chicago (D)
Boston AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Cooney J, cf 3 0 0 0 Hack S, 3b 5 0 1 0
Outlaw J, cf 1 1 1 0 Herman B, 2b 5 3 2 1
Miller E, ss 5 0 1 0 Galan A, lf 5 2 0 0
Garms D, 3b 5 2 1 1 Leiber H, cf 4 2 2 1
Hassett B, 1b 2 2 1 1 Marty J, rf 4 2 2 1
Simmons A, lf 5 1 1 1 Russell R, 1b 4 3 1 3
Hodgin R, rf 5 2 2 2 Mesner S, ss 4 3 3 4
Lopez A, c 2 0 1 1 Mancuso G, c 5 0 2 2
West M, ph 1 0 1 1 Higbe K, p 2 0 1 1
Masi P, c 1 0 0 0 Root C, p 1 0 0 1
Warstler R, 2b 4 0 1 1
MacFayden D, p 2 0 0 0
Fletcher E, ph 0 0 0 0
Posedel B, p 0 0 0 0
Lanning J, p 0 0 0 0
Majeski H, ph 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
37 8 10 8 39 15 14 14
Boston 000 014 003 -- 8
Chicago 110 045 40x -- 15
Boston IP H R ER BB SO
MacFayden D (L) 5.0 7 6 5 2 0
Posedel B 0.1 1 5 5 4 0
Lanning J 2.2 6 4 4 0 1
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Higbe K (W) 5.1 5 5 4 4 2
Root C (S) 3.2 5 3 3 0 2
E -- Warstler R 2, Hassett B, Herman B, Mesner S 2
DP -- Boston 1, Chicago 1
LOB -- Boston 7, Chicago 9
2B -- Lopez A, Herman B, Leiber H, Mesner S, Simmons A
3B -- Herman B
SH -- Higbe K, Root C
HBP -- by MacFayden D (Galan A), by Root C (Fletcher E)
T -- 2:32
A -- 2980
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