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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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Los Angeles Dodgers @ 
Chicago Cubs
1977-06-08 · Day game · Wrigley Field · Att: 18276 · 61°F, overcast, rain · Wind 12 mph · 2:19
Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Chicago Cubs 4–2. Los Angeles Dodgers put up 3 in the 1st. Don Sutton earned the win. Reggie Smith went 1-for-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | |
| CHN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
W: Don Sutton L: Mike Krukow SV: (none)
Umpires — HP: Bruce Froemming · 1B: Terry Tata · 2B: Ed Sudol · 3B: Dick Stello · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Los Angeles Dodgers — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Davey Lopes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bill Russell | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Reggie Smith | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Ron Cey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Steve Garvey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Dusty Baker | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Glenn Burke | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Steve Yeager | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Don Sutton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ivan de Jesus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Larry Biittner | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bill Buckner | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Bobby Murcer | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Jerry Morales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Manny Trillo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Dave Rosello | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 George Mitterwald | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Mike Krukow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Donnie Moore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Steve Ontiveros | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Greg Gross | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Gene Clines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Sutton | 7.1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
 Charlie Hough | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Krukow | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Donnie Moore | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
 Paul Reuschel | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Davey Lopes: 3/FL
- Bill Russell: D8/L
- Reggie Smith: 63.2-3
- Ron Cey: W
- Steve Garvey: S6.3-H;1-2
- Dusty Baker: S7/G.2-H;1-2
- Glenn Burke: WP.2-3;1-2
- Glenn Burke: E5/G.3-H(NR)(UR);2-3;B-1
- Steve Yeager: 54(1)/FO
Bot 1
- Ivan de Jesus: K/C
- Larry Biittner: 43
- Bill Buckner: 3/G
Top 2
- Don Sutton: 53
- Davey Lopes: 13
- Bill Russell: K/C
Bot 2
- Bobby Murcer: 6/P
- Jerry Morales: 3/G
- Manny Trillo: 7
Top 3
- Reggie Smith: 63
- Ron Cey: K/C
- Steve Garvey: 53
Bot 3
- Dave Rosello: W
- George Mitterwald: K
- Mike Krukow: 3/SH.1-2
- Ivan de Jesus: WP.2-3
- Ivan de Jesus: 3/FL
Top 4
- Dusty Baker: 63
- Glenn Burke: 8
- Steve Yeager: 8
Bot 4
- Larry Biittner: K/C
- Bill Buckner: 43
- Bobby Murcer: S5/BG
- Jerry Morales: W.1-2
- Manny Trillo: S6.2-3;1-2
- Dave Rosello: 3/L
Top 5
- Don Sutton: K/C
- Davey Lopes: E6/G.B-1
- Bill Russell: PO1(13)#
- Bill Russell: 8/L
Bot 5
- George Mitterwald: 7
- Donnie Moore: 8
- Ivan de Jesus: 8/P
Top 6
- Reggie Smith: 7
- Ron Cey: D7
- Steve Garvey: IW
- Dusty Baker: 54(1)3/GDP
Bot 6
- Larry Biittner: 43
- Bill Buckner: 4/FL
- Bobby Murcer: W
- Jerry Morales: 64(1)/FO
Top 7
- Glenn Burke: 63
- Steve Yeager: W
- Don Sutton: 14/SH.1-2
- Davey Lopes: K
Bot 7
- Manny Trillo: W
- Steve Ontiveros: 8
- George Mitterwald: 5/FL
- Greg Gross: 54(1)/FO
Top 8
- Bill Russell: 63
- Reggie Smith: HR/7/L
- Ron Cey: 9/L
- Steve Garvey: 43
Bot 8
- Ivan de Jesus: 13
- Larry Biittner: S7/L
- Bill Buckner: D9/L.1-3
- Bobby Murcer: 3/G.3-H;2-2
- Jerry Morales: S8/L.2-H
- Manny Trillo: K
Top 9
- Dusty Baker: 4/P
- Glenn Burke: 63
- Steve Yeager: S7/G
- Charlie Hough: CS2(26)
Bot 9
- Steve Ontiveros: 63
- George Mitterwald: 7
- Gene Clines: K
Notes & reviews
- 54 minute rain delay
- Don Sutton ejected by 3B umpire Dick Stello for throwing the ball at the umpire when he wanted to look at it