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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs

Jul 5, 1979
FINAL

Box Score

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WSH0001000001625
CHC10002000-3708
loss:Washington Nationals logoS. Sandersonwin:Chicago Cubs logoR. Reuschelsave:Chicago Cubs logoB. Sutter

Scoring Summary

WSHCHC
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    1
    Jerry Martin out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Andre Dawson. Scot Thompson scores. Bill Buckner to 3rd. [1 run] [2 outs]
    01
  • Washington Nationals logo
    4
    Ellis Valentine singles. Andre Dawson scores. [1 run]
    11
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    5
    Bill Buckner doubles (21). Rick Reuschel scores. Scot Thompson to 3rd. [1 run]
    12
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    5
    Missed catch error by catcher Gary Carter on the pickoff attempt. Scot Thompson scores. [1 run]
    13

Player Stats

Washington Nationals logoHITTINGHABRRBIKBBHRLOBAVG
Rudy MayP00000000.000
Stan BahnsenP00000000.000
TOTAL6321141011-
Washington Nationals logoPITCHINGIPHRERKBBHRPCERA
Scott SandersonRHP6.1632230413.23
Rudy MayLHP0.200010043.48
Stan BahnsenRHP1.010001082.93
TOTAL8.073234053-
Chicago Cubs logoHITTINGHABRRBIKBBHRLOBAVG
Bruce SutterP00000000.000
TOTAL7283234015-
Chicago Cubs logoPITCHINGIPHRERKBBHRPCERA
Rick ReuschelRHP7.1611210353.85
Bruce SutterRHP1.200020091.32
TOTAL8.361141044-

Play-by-Play

1st inningWSHCHC
  • TOP 1
  • Washington Nationals logo
    BATTER OUT — Warren Cromartie out, first baseman Bill Buckner to pitcher Rick Reuschel. [1 out]
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    BATTER OUT — Rodney Scott out, pitcher Rick Reuschel to first baseman Bill Buckner. [2 outs]
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    SINGLE — Andre Dawson singles.
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    SINGLE — Tony Perez singles. Andre Dawson to 2nd.
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    LINEOUT — Gary Carter lines out to right fielder Scot Thompson. [3 outs]
    00
  • BOTTOM 1
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    SINGLE — Ivan De Jesus singles.
    00
  • Washington Nationals logo
    CAUGHT STEALING 2B — Ivan De Jesus caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Gary Carter to shortstop Chris Speier. [1 out]
    00
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    WALK — Scot Thompson walks.
    00
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    SINGLE — Bill Buckner singles. Scot Thompson to 2nd.
    00
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    HIT BY PITCH — Dave Kingman hit by pitch. Scot Thompson to 3rd. Bill Buckner to 2nd.
    00
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    SAC FLY — Jerry Martin out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Andre Dawson. Scot Thompson scores. Bill Buckner to 3rd. [1 run] [2 outs]
    01
  • Chicago Cubs logo
    BATTER OUT — Steve Ontiveros out to left fielder Warren Cromartie. [3 outs]
    01
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Team Stats

1Runs3
6Hits7
2Errors0
.188Batting Avg.250
32At Bats28
1Extra-base Hits1
0Home Runs0
1Runs-Batted-In2
1Walks4
0Stolen Bases0
4Strikeouts3
5Left on Base8
8Total Bases8

Game Details

Thursday, July 5, 1979 · 4:33 AM
Wrigley Field · Chicago, IL
attendance: 22,790 (54.7%)
weather: 59 degrees, sunny