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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs

Aug 4, 1978
FINAL

Box Score

123456789RHELOB
WSH0300001004926
CHC03000021-61207
loss:Washington Nationals logoM. Garmanwin:Chicago Cubs logoR. Reuschelsave:Chicago Cubs logoB. Sutter

Scoring Summary

WSHCHC
  • Washington Nationals logo
    2
    Gary Carter doubles (19) on a line drive to right fielder Mike Vail. Tony Perez scores. Warren Cromartie scores. Gary Carter to 3rd. [2 runs]
    20
  • Washington Nationals logo
    2
    Chris Speier out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Mike Vail. Gary Carter scores. [1 run] [2 outs]
    30
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    2
    Dave Kingman hits a home run (17). Mike Vail scores. [2 runs]
    32
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    2
    Ivan De Jesus singles on a line drive to center fielder Andre Dawson. Ed Putman scores. Rick Reuschel to 2nd. [1 run]
    33
  • Washington Nationals logo
    7
    Chris Speier singles on a line drive to right fielder Mike Vail. Larry Parrish scores. Warren Cromartie to 2nd. [1 run]
    43
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    7
    Bobby Murcer singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Darold Knowles. Greg Gross scores. Larry Biittner to 3rd. [1 run]
    44
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    7
    Bill Buckner singles on a line drive to right fielder Ellis Valentine. Larry Biittner scores. Bobby Murcer to 3rd. [1 run]
    45
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    8
    Larry Biittner singles on a line drive to center fielder Andre Dawson. Dave Rader scores. Greg Gross to 2nd. [1 run]
    46

Player Stats

Washington Nationals logoHITTINGHABRRBIKBBHRLOBAVG
Mike GarmanP00000000.000
Darold KnowlesP00000000.200
Gerry PirtleP00000000.000
TOTAL9354471011-
Washington Nationals logoPITCHINGIPHRERKBBHRPCERA
Woodie FrymanLHP1.2533011173.64
Wayne TwitchellRHP4.1300110255.67
Mike GarmanRHP0.1121000115.20
Darold KnowlesLHP0.020000022.62
Gerry PirtleRHP1.2111220295.40
TOTAL8.0126534184-
Chicago Cubs logoHITTINGHABRRBIKBBHRLOBAVG
Mick KelleherPR-3B00000000.283
Lynn McGlothenP00000000.100
Bruce SutterP00000000.091
TOTAL1231663419-
Chicago Cubs logoPITCHINGIPHRERKBBHRPCERA
Rick ReuschelRHP7.0644400462.83
Lynn McGlothenRHP0.210000034.14
Bruce SutterRHP1.1200310221.68
TOTAL9.094471071-

Play-by-Play

1st inningWSHCHC
  • TOP 1
  • Washington Nationals logo
    BATTER OUT — Dave Cash out, second baseman Manny Trillo to first baseman Bill Buckner. [1 out]
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    STRIKEOUT — Andre Dawson strikes out swinging. [2 outs]
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    BATTER OUT — Ellis Valentine out, third baseman Ed Putman to first baseman Bill Buckner. [3 outs]
    00
  • BOTTOM 1
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    BATTER OUT — Ivan De Jesus out to right fielder Ellis Valentine. [1 out]
    00
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    FLYOUT — Rodney Scott flies out to first baseman Tony Perez. [2 outs]
    00
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    GROUNDOUT — Bill Buckner grounds out to first baseman Tony Perez. [3 outs]
    00
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Team Stats

4Runs6
9Hits12
2Errors0
.257Batting Avg.387
35At Bats31
2Extra-base Hits2
0Home Runs1
4Runs-Batted-In6
1Walks4
0Stolen Bases0
7Strikeouts3
6Left on Base7
11Total Bases16

Game Details

Friday, August 4, 1978 · 4:33 AM
Wrigley Field · Chicago, IL
attendance: 20,621 (49.5%)
weather: 71 degrees, sunny