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Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
1977-06-05 · Day game · Three Rivers Stadium · Att: 51580 · 66°F, overcast, rain · Wind 2 mph · 2:51
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Chicago Cubs 5–4. Pittsburgh Pirates put up 2 in the 3rd. Odell Jones earned the win and Rich Gossage picked up the save. Bill Robinson went 1-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | |
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
W: Odell Jones L: Bill Bonham SV: Rich Gossage
Umpires — HP: John Kibler · 1B: Nick Colosi · 2B: Frank Pulli · 3B: Dutch Rennert · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ivan de Jesus | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Greg Gross | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 Larry Biittner | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bobby Murcer | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Jerry Morales | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 Manny Trillo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Dave Rosello | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 George Mitterwald | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bill Bonham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Steve Swisher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bill Buckner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Joe Wallis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frank Taveras | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Phil Garner | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dave Parker | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Al Oliver | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bill Robinson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 Willie Stargell | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 Rennie Stennett | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Duffy Dyer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Odell Jones | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Kent Tekulve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Rich Gossage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bonham | 5.0 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
 Paul Reuschel | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Willie Hernandez | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Pirates — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Jones | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Kent Tekulve | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rich Gossage | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Ivan de Jesus: S7/L
- Greg Gross: SB2
- Greg Gross: K
- Larry Biittner: K
- Bobby Murcer: W
- Jerry Morales: K
Bot 1
- Frank Taveras: S8
- Phil Garner: 3/G.1-2
- Dave Parker: K+SB3
- Al Oliver: 43
Top 2
- Manny Trillo: D8/L
- Dave Rosello: 43.2-3
- George Mitterwald: 9/SF.3-H
- Bill Bonham: 53
Bot 2
- Bill Robinson: K
- Willie Stargell: D7/L
- Rennie Stennett: D8/L.2-3
- Duffy Dyer: IW
- Odell Jones: K
- Frank Taveras: S8/L.3-H;2-3;1-2
- Phil Garner: 13
Top 3
- Ivan de Jesus: 8
- Greg Gross: 8/L
- Larry Biittner: 9
Bot 3
- Dave Parker: W
- Al Oliver: K
- Bill Robinson: HR/7/L.1-H
- Willie Stargell: K/C
- Rennie Stennett: K
Top 4
- Bobby Murcer: S9/L
- Jerry Morales: K
- Manny Trillo: 3/FL
- Dave Rosello: 9
Bot 4
- Duffy Dyer: 63
- Odell Jones: S7/L
- Frank Taveras: 64(1)3/GDP
Top 5
- George Mitterwald: S7/L
- Bill Bonham: K/BF
- Ivan de Jesus: 53.1-2
- Greg Gross: S8/G.2-H
- Larry Biittner: 5/FL
Bot 5
- Phil Garner: 53
- Dave Parker: S9/G
- Al Oliver: S8/L.1-2
- Bill Robinson: 2/FL
- Willie Stargell: D8.2-H;1-H
- Rennie Stennett: 63
Top 6
- Bobby Murcer: 4/P
- Jerry Morales: 53
- Manny Trillo: W
- Dave Rosello: W.1-2
- George Mitterwald: 8
Bot 6
- Duffy Dyer: E6.B-1
- Kent Tekulve: 16(1)/FO/BG
- Frank Taveras: 64(1)/FO
- Phil Garner: BK.1-2
- Phil Garner: SB3
- Phil Garner: 1/L
Top 7
- Steve Swisher: 63
- Ivan de Jesus: 4/L
- Greg Gross: 63
Bot 7
- Dave Parker: 5/L
- Al Oliver: S9
- Bill Robinson: 9(B)3(1)/LDP
Top 8
- Larry Biittner: S8/G
- Bobby Murcer: W.1-2
- Jerry Morales: S9/L.2-H;1-3
- Manny Trillo: PO1(E3).1-2
- Manny Trillo: 9/L/SF.3-H
- Bill Buckner: 9
- Joe Wallis: K
Bot 8
- Willie Stargell: 13
- Rennie Stennett: S8/L
- Duffy Dyer: POCS2(136)
- Duffy Dyer: W
- Rich Gossage: S9/G.1-2
- Frank Taveras: 3/FL
Top 9
- Steve Swisher: K
- Ivan de Jesus: 3/G
- Greg Gross: K/C
Notes & reviews
- 32 minute rain delay before start of game
- 1:31 rain delay with 1-2 count on Larry Biittner
- 43 minute rain delay