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This day in baseball · September 16, 1871: the New York Mutuals visited the Boston Red Stockings at South End Grounds I. Boston Red Stockings 9, New York Mutuals 7. W1871 in baseballβ†—

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. β–Ά Video β†—

Philadelphia Phillies @ Chicago Cubs

1978-06-29 Β· Day game Β· Wrigley Field Β· Att: 25669 Β· 82Β°F Β· Wind 12 mph from CF Β· 2:26

Philadelphia Phillies defeated Chicago Cubs 9–3. Philadelphia Phillies put up 3 in the 1st. Jim Kaat earned the win and Tug McGraw picked up the save. Greg Luzinski went 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Line score

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PHI301000023914
CHN010100100311

W: Jim Kaat   L: Dave Roberts   SV: Tug McGraw

Umpires β€” HP: Bob Engel Β· 1B: Jerry Dale Β· 2B: John McSherry Β· 3B: Paul Runge Β· LF: (none) Β· RF: (none)

Philadelphia Phillies β€” batting

BatterABRHRBIBBSO
Garry Maddox511000
Larry Bowa522000
Mike Schmidt101000
Greg Luzinski432310
Jose Cardenal502300
Jerry Martin513001
Bob Boone501200
Ted Sizemore200020
Jim Kaat301000
Davey Johnson321010
Barry Foote100000

Chicago Cubs β€” batting

BatterABRHRBIBBSO
Rodney Scott511000
Gene Clines302000
Bobby Murcer501101
Dave Kingman312001
Larry Biittner400000
Manny Trillo313010
Ivan de Jesus401100
Larry Cox400000
Dave Roberts300000
Greg Gross200000
Mike Vail101000

Philadelphia Phillies β€” pitching

PitcherIPHBBSO
Jim Kaat6.0710
Ron Reed1.0201
Tug McGraw2.0201

Chicago Cubs β€” pitching

PitcherIPHBBSO
Dave Roberts8.11241
Lynn McGlothen0.2200

Play-by-play

Top 1

  • Garry Maddox: 5/L
  • Larry Bowa: S8/L
  • Mike Schmidt: S7/G.1-3;B-2(TH3)
  • Greg Luzinski: IW
  • Jose Cardenal: D7/L.3-H;2-H;1-H
  • Jerry Martin: CS3(25)
  • Jerry Martin: K/C

Bot 1

  • Rodney Scott: 63
  • Gene Clines: 8
  • Bobby Murcer: 43

Top 2

  • Bob Boone: 3/G
  • Ted Sizemore: 63
  • Jim Kaat: 4/L

Bot 2

  • Dave Kingman: HP
  • Larry Biittner: 6/L
  • Manny Trillo: S5/BG.1-2
  • Ivan de Jesus: S8/L.2-H;1-2
  • Larry Cox: 46(1)3/GDP

Top 3

  • Garry Maddox: D8/L
  • Larry Bowa: 43.2-3
  • Davey Johnson: WP.3-H
  • Davey Johnson: 6/P
  • Greg Luzinski: 53

Bot 3

  • Dave Roberts: 3/G
  • Rodney Scott: 8
  • Gene Clines: S9/L
  • Bobby Murcer: 6/L

Top 4

  • Jose Cardenal: 7/L
  • Jerry Martin: S8/G
  • Bob Boone: 53/BG.1-2
  • Ted Sizemore: IW
  • Jim Kaat: 43

Bot 4

  • Dave Kingman: S8/L
  • Larry Biittner: 4(1)/FO
  • Manny Trillo: D8/L.1-3
  • Ivan de Jesus: FC1.3XH(12);2-3;B-1
  • Larry Cox: E4.3-H(NR)(UR);1-3;B-1
  • Dave Roberts: 6/P

Top 5

  • Garry Maddox: 53
  • Larry Bowa: 4/P
  • Davey Johnson: 53

Bot 5

  • Rodney Scott: 13/BG
  • Gene Clines: S9/L
  • Bobby Murcer: 4(1)/FO/FINT
  • Dave Kingman: S7/L.1-2
  • Larry Biittner: 1/P

Top 6

  • Greg Luzinski: 43
  • Jose Cardenal: 3/FL
  • Jerry Martin: S6/G
  • Bob Boone: 64(1)/FO

Bot 6

  • Manny Trillo: W
  • Ivan de Jesus: 64(1)3/GDP
  • Larry Cox: 3/G

Top 7

  • Ted Sizemore: 2/BP
  • Jim Kaat: S6/G
  • Garry Maddox: E5.1-2;B-1
  • Larry Bowa: 64(1)3/GDP

Bot 7

  • Dave Roberts: 8
  • Rodney Scott: D8.B-3(E8)
  • Greg Gross: 13
  • Bobby Murcer: S9/L.3-H
  • Dave Kingman: K

Top 8

  • Davey Johnson: S7/L
  • Greg Luzinski: S7/G.1-2
  • Jose Cardenal: 3/P
  • Jerry Martin: S7/G.2XH(72);1-3;B-2(THH)
  • Bob Boone: D7/G.3-H;2-H
  • Ted Sizemore: IW
  • Barry Foote: 7

Bot 8

  • Larry Biittner: 53
  • Manny Trillo: S9/L
  • Ivan de Jesus: 7
  • Larry Cox: 6/P

Top 9

  • Garry Maddox: 53
  • Larry Bowa: S7/G
  • Davey Johnson: W.1-2
  • Greg Luzinski: HR/8.2-H;1-H
  • Jose Cardenal: S8/L
  • Jerry Martin: 8
  • Bob Boone: 9

Bot 9

  • Mike Vail: S4.B-2(E4)
  • Rodney Scott: 63
  • Greg Gross: 8
  • Bobby Murcer: K/C

Notes & reviews

  • Mike Schmidt left with pulled right hamstring
  • Gene Clines called for interference at 2B