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From the vault · October 15, 2008 · 2008 NLCS, Game 5: The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5–1 at Dodger Stadium to win the NL pennant, 4 games to 1. ▶ Video ↗
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Philadelphia Phillies @ 
Chicago Cubs
1920-07-25 · Day game · Wrigley Field · Att: 10000 · 1:30
Chicago Cubs defeated Philadelphia Phillies 5–2. Chicago Cubs put up 2 in the 1st. Pete Alexander earned the win. Fred Merkle went 3-for-4 with 1 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
| CHN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
W: Pete Alexander L: Eppa Rixey SV: (none)
Umpires — HP: Charlie Moran · 1B: Cy Rigler · 2B: (none) · 3B: (none) · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Philadelphia Phillies — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gene Paulette | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Johnny Rawlings | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Casey Stengel | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 Cy Williams | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Irish Meusel | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Art Fletcher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Russ Wrightstone | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Mack Wheat | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Eppa Rixey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Bevo LeBourveau | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Max Flack | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Charlie Hollocher | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Zeb Terry | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Fred Merkle | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Dode Paskert | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Charlie Deal | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bernie Friberg | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Bill Killefer | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Pete Alexander | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Philadelphia Phillies — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppa Rixey | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alexander | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Gene Paulette: 99
- Johnny Rawlings: T
- Casey Stengel: W
- Cy Williams: K
- Irish Meusel: W.1-2
- Art Fletcher: S8.3-H;2XH(82);1-2
Bot 1
- Max Flack: 99
- Charlie Hollocher: S
- Zeb Terry: D9.1-H
- Fred Merkle: S.2-H
- Dode Paskert: 99(1)/FO
- Charlie Deal: SB2
- Charlie Deal: 99
Top 2
- Russ Wrightstone: K
- Mack Wheat: 99
- Eppa Rixey: 99
Bot 2
- Bernie Friberg: E3
- Bill Killefer: PO1(13)
- Bill Killefer: 99
- Pete Alexander: K
Top 3
- Gene Paulette: W
- Johnny Rawlings: 99
- Casey Stengel: S.1-2
- Cy Williams: 99
- Irish Meusel: 99
Bot 3
- Max Flack: 99
- Charlie Hollocher: 99
- Zeb Terry: 99
Top 4
- Art Fletcher: K
- Russ Wrightstone: 99
- Mack Wheat: 99
Bot 4
- Fred Merkle: D/P
- Dode Paskert: 99/SH.2-3
- Charlie Deal: S.3-H
- Bernie Friberg: 99
- Bill Killefer: 99
Top 5
- Eppa Rixey: 99
- Gene Paulette: S
- Johnny Rawlings: 99
- Casey Stengel: K
Bot 5
- Pete Alexander: 99
- Max Flack: 99
- Charlie Hollocher: W
- Zeb Terry: D.1-3
- Fred Merkle: 99
Top 6
- Cy Williams: 99
- Irish Meusel: S
- Art Fletcher: 99
- Russ Wrightstone: 99
Bot 6
- Dode Paskert: S
- Charlie Deal: 99/SH.1-2
- Bernie Friberg: 99
- Bill Killefer: D9.2-H;BX3(945)
Top 7
- Mack Wheat: S
- Eppa Rixey: 99
- Gene Paulette: S.1-2
- Johnny Rawlings: 99
- Casey Stengel: S.2-H;1-2
- Cy Williams: 99
Bot 7
- Pete Alexander: 99
- Max Flack: D
- Charlie Hollocher: 99
- Zeb Terry: 99
Top 8
- Irish Meusel: 99
- Art Fletcher: 99
- Russ Wrightstone: 99
Bot 8
- Fred Merkle: S
- Dode Paskert: 99/SH.1-2
- Charlie Deal: 99
- Bernie Friberg: E3/G.2-H(NR)(UR)
- Bill Killefer: SB2
- Bill Killefer: 99
Top 9
- Mack Wheat: 99
- Bevo LeBourveau: 99/G
- Gene Paulette: 99
Notes & reviews
- high popup landed safely near pitching mound