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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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Brooklyn Dodgers @ 
Chicago Cubs
1956-07-16 · Day game · Wrigley Field · 6 innings · Att: 19425 · overcast, rain · 1:48
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated Chicago Cubs 4–1. Brooklyn Dodgers put up 3 in the 1st. Roger Craig earned the win. Gil Hodges went 1-for-2 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | |
| CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
W: Roger Craig L: Sam Jones SV: (none)
Umpires — HP: Artie Gore · 1B: Bill Jackowski · 2B: Lee Ballanfant · 3B: Shag Crawford · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Brooklyn Dodgers — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jim Gilliam | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Pee Wee Reese | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Duke Snider | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Carl Furillo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Gil Hodges | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
 Sandy Amoros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Chico Fernandez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Roy Campanella | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 Roger Craig | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Charlie Neal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Don Hoak | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Gene Baker | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Dee Fondy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ernie Banks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Walt Moryn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Jim King | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Eddie Miksis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Harry Chiti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Sam Jones | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brooklyn Dodgers — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Craig | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Jones | 6.0 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Jim Gilliam: W
- Pee Wee Reese: 64(1)/FO
- Duke Snider: K+SB2
- Carl Furillo: W
- Gil Hodges: HR/7.2-H;1-H
- Sandy Amoros: W
- Chico Fernandez: 43
Bot 1
- Don Hoak: 8/L
- Gene Baker: D4/P/8S
- Dee Fondy: 3/G.2-3
- Ernie Banks: 53
Top 2
- Roy Campanella: W
- Roger Craig: K
- Jim Gilliam: 4
- Pee Wee Reese: 7
Bot 2
- Walt Moryn: 43
- Jim King: K
- Eddie Miksis: K
Top 3
- Duke Snider: 5
- Carl Furillo: 43
- Gil Hodges: 8
Bot 3
- Harry Chiti: W
- Sam Jones: S9/L.1-2
- Don Hoak: 46(1)/FO.2-3
- Gene Baker: 63.3-H;1-2
- Dee Fondy: 31
Top 4
- Sandy Amoros: W
- Chico Fernandez: K
- Roy Campanella: K+SB2
- Roger Craig: 1/L
Bot 4
- Ernie Banks: 53
- Walt Moryn: W
- Jim King: 8
- Eddie Miksis: 64(1)/FO
Top 5
- Jim Gilliam: T8/78
- Pee Wee Reese: 43
- Duke Snider: IW
- Carl Furillo: S9/G.3-H;1-2
- Gil Hodges: W.2-3;1-2
- Charlie Neal: 64(1)3/GDP
Bot 5
- Harry Chiti: 8
- Sam Jones: 7
- Don Hoak: E5/G.B-1
- Gene Baker: K
Top 6
- Chico Fernandez: 4/L
- Roy Campanella: K
- Roger Craig: K
Bot 6
- Dee Fondy: 53/BG
- Ernie Banks: 8/L
- Walt Moryn: K
Notes & reviews
- Sandy Amoros hurt during stolen base
- Gene Baker ejected by HP umpire Artie Gore
- following plays wiped out: Gilliam BBBCCC K/C Reese BFBBX D8/78/L Snider CBCBC K/C Furillo BF rain game called for rain at 3:18