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Reds
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
July 7, 1951
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, played on July 7, 1951 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | July 7, 1951 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Cincinnati Reds
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| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | July 7, 1951 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Cincinnati Reds |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Ewell Blackwell |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Dutch Leonard |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | 11,626 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bill Stewart 1B: Artie Gore 2B: (none) 3B: Jocko Conlan |
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lloyd Merriman | Center Fielder |
| Connie Ryan | Second Baseman |
| Johnny Wyrostek | Right Fielder |
| Ted Kluszewski | First Baseman |
| Grady Hatton | Third Baseman |
| Joe Adcock | Left Fielder |
| Virgil Stallcup | Shortstop |
| Dixie Howell | Catcher |
| Ewell Blackwell | Pitcher |
| Luke Sewell | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Hal Jeffcoat | Center Fielder |
| Frank Baumholtz | Left Fielder |
| Chuck Connors | First Baseman |
| Gene Hermanski | Right Fielder |
| Randy Jackson | Third Baseman |
| Bruce Edwards | Catcher |
| Roy Smalley | Shortstop |
| Eddie Miksis | Second Baseman |
| Dutch Leonard | Pitcher |
| Frankie Frisch | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Reds
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
July 7, 1951
Top 1
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Merriman vs. Leonard
Merriman strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Leonard
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wyrostek vs. Leonard
Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jeffcoat vs. Blackwell
Jeffcoat hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Baumholtz vs. Blackwell
Baumholtz hits a fly ball towards center. Merriman catches it and throws to first to double up Jeffcoat. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Connors vs. Blackwell
Connors hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluszewski vs. Leonard
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Leonard fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatton vs. Leonard
Hatton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Adcock vs. Leonard
Adcock hits a popup in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stallcup vs. Leonard
Stallcup hits a popup towards third. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hermanski vs. Blackwell
Hermanski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Blackwell
The ball gets by Howell for a passed ball. Hermanski moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jackson vs. Blackwell
Jackson hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Blackwell
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smalley vs. Blackwell
Smalley takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miksis vs. Blackwell
Miksis hits a popup, foul, towards first. Kluszewski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Leonard vs. Blackwell
Leonard hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howell vs. Leonard
Howell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blackwell vs. Leonard
Blackwell hits a popup, foul, towards first. Connors settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Merriman vs. Leonard
Merriman strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jeffcoat vs. Blackwell
Jeffcoat hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Baumholtz vs. Blackwell
Baumholtz bunts towards third. Hatton fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Connors vs. Blackwell
There goes Baumholtz. The throw from Howell and he is safe. Baumholtz steals second. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Connors vs. Blackwell
Connors strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hermanski vs. Blackwell
Hermanski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Leonard
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wyrostek vs. Leonard
Wyrostek hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jeffcoat who is chasing the ball. Wyrostek reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Reds, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Kluszewski vs. Leonard
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wyrostek scores. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatton vs. Leonard
Hatton hits a fly ball into right field. Hermanski settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Adcock vs. Leonard
Adcock hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Kluszewski moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stallcup vs. Leonard
Stallcup hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Kluszewski scores. There goes Adcock trying to get to third. Jeffcoat throws the ball in to Jackson, who tags Adcock for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Blackwell
Jackson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Blackwell
Edwards hits a popup, foul, towards the right side of the infield. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smalley vs. Blackwell
Smalley strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miksis vs. Blackwell
The umpire calls a balk on Blackwell Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Miksis vs. Blackwell
Miksis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howell vs. Leonard
Howell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jeffcoat. Howell reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Blackwell vs. Leonard
There's a wild pitch. Howell moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Blackwell vs. Leonard
Blackwell strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Merriman vs. Leonard
Merriman hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Miksis scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Howell scores. View Play -
Reds, 3 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Leonard
Ryan hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jeffcoat. Ryan reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Reds, 3 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wyrostek vs. Leonard
Wyrostek hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jeffcoat. Wyrostek reaches second base with a double. Ryan scores. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Kluszewski vs. Klippstein
Johnny Klippstein now pitching.
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards first. Connors scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Kluszewski for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Klippstein vs. Blackwell
Klippstein hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Howell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jeffcoat vs. Blackwell
Jeffcoat hits a fly ball into left field. Adcock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baumholtz vs. Blackwell
Baumholtz hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatton vs. Klippstein
Hatton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Adcock vs. Klippstein
Adcock hits a ball on the ground towards the pitcher. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Hatton moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stallcup vs. Klippstein
Stallcup hits a fly ball into center field. Jeffcoat settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Howell vs. Klippstein
Howell strikes out. The ball gets by Edwards. He chases the ball to the backstop. Hatton scores. View Play -
Reds, 5 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Blackwell vs. Klippstein
Blackwell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jeffcoat. Blackwell reaches second base with a double. Adcock scores. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Merriman vs. Klippstein
Merriman takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ryan vs. Klippstein
Ryan strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Connors vs. Blackwell
Bob Usher now playing left field.
Connors hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hermanski vs. Blackwell
Hermanski hits a fly ball into center field. Merriman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Blackwell
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 7
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Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wyrostek vs. Klippstein
Wyrostek hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kluszewski vs. Klippstein
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wyrostek moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hatton vs. Klippstein
Hatton hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 6 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Usher vs. Klippstein
Usher hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wyrostek scores. Kluszewski moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 7 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Stallcup vs. Kelly
Bob Kelly now pitching.
Stallcup hits a fly ball into center field. Jeffcoat settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Kluszewski scores. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Howell vs. Kelly
Howell strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Reds, 8 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Blackwell
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smalley vs. Blackwell
Smalley strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miksis vs. Blackwell
Miksis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cavarretta vs. Blackwell
Phil Cavarretta pinch hits for Bob Kelly.
Cavarretta hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Merriman. Cavarretta reaches second base with a double. Miksis moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Jeffcoat vs. Blackwell
Jeffcoat hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Merriman. Jeffcoat reaches second base with a double. Miksis scores. Cavarretta scores. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Baumholtz vs. Blackwell
Baumholtz hits a popup in front of the plate. Howell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blackwell vs. McLish
Cal McLish now pitching.
Blackwell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Merriman vs. McLish
Merriman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Blackwell moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ryan vs. McLish
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. McLish fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. Blackwell moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Wyrostek vs. McLish
Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Connors vs. Blackwell
Connors hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hermanski vs. Blackwell
Hermanski takes first base on ball four. Connors moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jackson vs. Smith
Frank Smith now pitching.
Jackson hits a line drive into left field. Usher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Edwards vs. Smith
Edwards hits a fly ball into center field. Merriman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Smalley vs. Smith
Smalley hits a popup in front of the plate. Howell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluszewski vs. McLish
Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. McLish fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatton vs. McLish
Hatton hits a fly ball into center field. Jeffcoat settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Usher vs. McLish
Usher hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miksis vs. Smith
Miksis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sauer vs. Smith
Hank Sauer pinch hits for Cal McLish.
Sauer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Miksis moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jeffcoat vs. Smith
Jeffcoat hits a fly ball into center field. Merriman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Baumholtz vs. Smith
Baumholtz hits a line drive towards short. Stallcup reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Connors vs. Smith
Connors takes first base on ball four. Miksis moves to third. Sauer moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Hermanski vs. Smith
Hermanski hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Miksis scores. Sauer scores. Connors moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 8 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jackson vs. Smith
Jack Cusick pinch runs for Gene Hermanski.
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hatton fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 7/7/1951 -- Cincinnati at Chicago (D)
Cincinnati AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Merriman L, cf 4 0 1 1 Jeffcoat H, cf 5 0 3 2
Ryan C, 2b 5 1 1 0 Baumholtz F, lf 5 0 0 0
Wyrostek J, rf 5 2 3 1 Connors C, 1b 4 0 2 0
Kluszewski T, 1b 5 2 2 1 Hermanski G, rf 4 1 2 2
Hatton G, 3b 5 1 2 0 Cusick J, pr 0 0 0 0
Adcock J, lf 3 1 1 0 Jackson R, 3b 4 1 1 2
Usher B, lf 2 0 1 1 Edwards B, c 4 0 0 0
Stallcup V, ss 4 0 1 2 Smalley R, ss 3 0 0 0
Howell D, c 4 1 1 0 Miksis E, 2b 4 2 2 0
Blackwell E, p 4 0 2 1 Leonard D, p 1 0 0 0
Smith F, p 0 0 0 0 Klippstein J, p 1 0 0 0
Kelly B, p 0 0 0 0
Cavarretta P, ph 1 1 1 0
McLish C, p 0 0 0 0
Sauer H, ph 1 1 1 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
41 8 15 7 37 6 12 6
Cincinnati 000 222 200 -- 8
Chicago 020 000 202 -- 6
Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO
Blackwell E (W)* 7.0 9 4 4 3 3
Smith F (S) 2.0 3 2 2 1 0
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Leonard D (L) 4.2 8 4 4 0 3
Klippstein J 1.2 5 4 4 1 2
Kelly B 0.2 0 0 0 0 1
McLish C 2.0 2 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 2 batters in 8th
E -- Edwards B
DP -- Cincinnati 2, Chicago 1
LOB -- Cincinnati 7, Chicago 8
2B -- Howell D, Ryan C, Wyrostek J, Blackwell E, Cavarretta P, Jeffcoat H
3B -- Wyrostek J
HR -- Jackson R
SB -- Baumholtz F, Adcock J, Hatton G
WP -- Leonard D
Balk -- Blackwell E
PB -- Howell D
T -- 2:35
A -- 11626
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