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Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs

1977-07-28 Β· Day game Β· Wrigley Field Β· 13 innings Β· Att: 32155 Β· 80Β°F, overcast Β· Wind 15 mph Β· 4:50

Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati Reds 16–15. Chicago Cubs put up 4 in the 1st. Rick Reuschel earned the win. Bill Buckner went 2-for-8 with 2 HR and 5 RBI.

Line score

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CIN60400121000101519
CHN43120003100111624

W: Rick Reuschel   L: Jack Billingham   SV: (none)

Umpires β€” HP: Andy Olsen Β· 1B: Jerry Crawford Β· 2B: Doug Harvey Β· 3B: Paul Pryor Β· LF: (none) Β· RF: (none)

Cincinnati Reds β€” batting

BatterABRHRBIBBSO
Pete Rose612111
Ken Griffey825402
Joe Morgan812001
George Foster623022
Johnny Bench521331
Cesar Geronimo822200
Dave Concepcion622211
Mike Lum532221
Dale Murray100001
Pedro Borbon200000
Ed Armbrister100001
Manny Sarmiento100000
Fred Norman000010
Champ Summers100001

Chicago Cubs β€” batting

BatterABRHRBIBBSO
Ivan de Jesus521002
Larry Biittner733112
Bill Buckner822500
Bobby Murcer833203
Jerry Morales612112
Steve Ontiveros603222
Manny Trillo311110
George Mitterwald723201
Ray Burris111000
Donnie Moore101100
Paul Reuschel100001
Mick Kelleher100000
Joe Wallis100000
Greg Gross000010
Jose Cardenal200010
Dave Rosello301100
Bruce Sutter101000
Gene Clines101000
Rick Reuschel111000

Cincinnati Reds β€” pitching

PitcherIPHBBSO
Dale Murray1.0511
Pedro Borbon5.0726
Manny Sarmiento2.0422
Joe Hoerner0.2101
Fred Norman2.1223
Jack Billingham1.2500

Chicago Cubs β€” pitching

PitcherIPHBBSO
Ray Burris2.0712
Donnie Moore1.0510
Paul Reuschel3.1321
Willie Hernandez1.2221
Bruce Sutter3.0016
Pete Broberg1.1232
Rick Reuschel0.2000

Play-by-play

Top 1

  • Pete Rose: HR/89/L
  • Ken Griffey: S9/L
  • Joe Morgan: S4/G.1-2
  • George Foster: K
  • Johnny Bench: HR/7/L.2-H;1-H
  • Cesar Geronimo: 7/L
  • Dave Concepcion: S6/G
  • Mike Lum: HR/9.1-H
  • Dale Murray: K

Bot 1

  • Ivan de Jesus: D7/L
  • Larry Biittner: W
  • Bill Buckner: HR/9.2-H;1-H
  • Bobby Murcer: HR/7
  • Jerry Morales: 3/P
  • Steve Ontiveros: K
  • Manny Trillo: 63

Top 2

  • Pete Rose: 43
  • Ken Griffey: 9/L
  • Joe Morgan: 8/L

Bot 2

  • George Mitterwald: HR/8
  • Ray Burris: D7/L
  • Ivan de Jesus: E3.2-3;B-1
  • Larry Biittner: S8/L.3-H;1-2
  • Bill Buckner: 9.2-3
  • Bobby Murcer: 46(1)/FO.3-H(UR)
  • Jerry Morales: K

Top 3

  • George Foster: S9/L
  • Johnny Bench: W.1-2
  • Cesar Geronimo: D9/L.2-H;1-3
  • Dave Concepcion: S9/L.3-H;2-H
  • Mike Lum: 46(1)/FO
  • Pedro Borbon: 2/BINT/BG.1-1
  • Pete Rose: S8/L.1-3
  • Ken Griffey: S8/L.3-H;1-2
  • Joe Morgan: 4/P

Bot 3

  • Steve Ontiveros: K
  • Manny Trillo: W
  • George Mitterwald: 5/L
  • Donnie Moore: T8/L.1-H
  • Ivan de Jesus: K

Top 4

  • George Foster: S7/L
  • Johnny Bench: W.1-2
  • Cesar Geronimo: 46(1)3/GDP.2-3
  • Dave Concepcion: 63

Bot 4

  • Larry Biittner: S9/G
  • Bill Buckner: 8
  • Bobby Murcer: S8/L.1-2
  • Jerry Morales: 9/L.2-3
  • Steve Ontiveros: S7/P.3-H;1-3
  • Manny Trillo: S7/L.3-H;1-3
  • George Mitterwald: 8

Top 5

  • Mike Lum: S8/L
  • Pedro Borbon: 16(1)4/BG/GDP
  • Pete Rose: 43

Bot 5

  • Paul Reuschel: K
  • Ivan de Jesus: 8
  • Larry Biittner: K/C

Top 6

  • Ken Griffey: HR/9
  • Joe Morgan: D9/L
  • George Foster: 53
  • Johnny Bench: 7/L
  • Cesar Geronimo: 7/L

Bot 6

  • Bill Buckner: 9
  • Bobby Murcer: K
  • Jerry Morales: S9
  • Steve Ontiveros: W.1-2
  • Manny Trillo: 9

Top 7

  • Dave Concepcion: W
  • Mike Lum: SB2
  • Mike Lum: W
  • Ed Armbrister: K/C
  • Pete Rose: SB3;SB2
  • Pete Rose: IW
  • Ken Griffey: D9/G.3-H;2-H;1-3
  • Joe Morgan: K
  • George Foster: IW
  • Johnny Bench: 9

Bot 7

  • George Mitterwald: 9/L
  • Mick Kelleher: 2/FL
  • Ivan de Jesus: K/C

Top 8

  • Cesar Geronimo: HR/8
  • Dave Concepcion: 8
  • Mike Lum: 2/FL
  • Manny Sarmiento: 3/G

Bot 8

  • Larry Biittner: S9/G
  • Bill Buckner: HR/9/L.1-H
  • Bobby Murcer: K
  • Jerry Morales: HR/7/L
  • Steve Ontiveros: W
  • Joe Wallis: 5/FL
  • George Mitterwald: D7/L.1-3
  • Greg Gross: IW
  • Jose Cardenal: 8

Top 9

  • Pete Rose: E4.B-1
  • Ken Griffey: K
  • Joe Morgan: E3.1-2;B-1
  • George Foster: SB3;SB2#
  • George Foster: K
  • Johnny Bench: K

Bot 9

  • Larry Biittner: K
  • Bill Buckner: 8
  • Bobby Murcer: S9/G
  • Jerry Morales: W.1-2
  • Steve Ontiveros: S7/L.2-H;1-2
  • Dave Rosello: 3/L

Top 10

  • Cesar Geronimo: 7/FL
  • Dave Concepcion: K/C
  • Mike Lum: K

Bot 10

  • George Mitterwald: K
  • Bruce Sutter: S8/L
  • Jose Cardenal: W.1-2
  • Larry Biittner: 14(1)/FO.2-3
  • Bill Buckner: 63

Top 11

  • Fred Norman: W
  • Pete Rose: 14/SH.1-2
  • Ken Griffey: K
  • Joe Morgan: 3/G

Bot 11

  • Bobby Murcer: K/C
  • Jerry Morales: K/C
  • Steve Ontiveros: 4/P

Top 12

  • George Foster: D9
  • Johnny Bench: W
  • Cesar Geronimo: 7
  • Dave Concepcion: FC1.1X2(1E6);2-H(NR)(UR);B-1
  • Mike Lum: OA.2-3#
  • Mike Lum: SB2
  • Mike Lum: IW
  • Champ Summers: K
  • Pete Rose: K

Bot 12

  • Dave Rosello: 63
  • George Mitterwald: HR/7
  • Gene Clines: D7/L
  • Jose Cardenal: 53
  • Larry Biittner: 8/L

Top 13

  • Ken Griffey: D7
  • Joe Morgan: 2/FL
  • George Foster: IW
  • Johnny Bench: 54(1)/FO.2-3
  • Cesar Geronimo: 3/G

Bot 13

  • Bill Buckner: 63
  • Bobby Murcer: 8
  • Rick Reuschel: S8/L
  • Steve Ontiveros: S9/L.1-3
  • Dave Rosello: S7/G.3-H;1-2

Notes & reviews

  • Pedro Borbon called for interference
  • Dave Rosello and Jose Cardenal switch 2B and SS based on batter's hand
  • Cubs Manager Herman Franks ejected by 1B umpire Jerry Crawford
  • OA really part of previous play