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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
1978-07-17 · Day game · Wrigley Field · Att: 26821 · 76°F, overcast, rain · Wind 12 mph R to L · 2:18
Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Chicago Cubs 4–3. Los Angeles Dodgers put up 2 in the 1st. Terry Forster earned the win and Bob Welch picked up the save. Reggie Smith went 2-for-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | |
| CHN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
W: Terry Forster L: Rick Reuschel SV: Bob Welch
Umpires — HP: Jerry Dale · 1B: John McSherry · 2B: Paul Runge · 3B: Bob Engel · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Los Angeles Dodgers — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Davey Lopes | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bill Russell | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Reggie Smith | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
 Ron Cey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Steve Garvey | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dusty Baker | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Joe Ferguson | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Bill North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Tommy John | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Lee Lacy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ivan de Jesus | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Jerry White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Bill Buckner | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bobby Murcer | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Steve Ontiveros | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Mike Vail | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Mick Kelleher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dave Rader | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Rick Reuschel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Rodney Scott | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Larry Cox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Larry Biittner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Dodgers — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy John | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
 Terry Forster | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
 Bob Welch | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Reuschel | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Davey Lopes: 63
- Bill Russell: S1/BG
- Reggie Smith: HR/7.1-H
- Ron Cey: 4/P
- Steve Garvey: 4/P
Bot 1
- Ivan de Jesus: E5/TH.B-1
- Jerry White: S7/L.1-2
- Bill Buckner: 43.2-3;1-2
- Bobby Murcer: 3/P
- Steve Ontiveros: E4/G.3-H(NR)(UR);2-3;B-1
- Mike Vail: 54(1)/FO
Top 2
- Dusty Baker: 53
- Joe Ferguson: 3/FL
- Bill North: 53
Bot 2
- Mick Kelleher: 53
- Dave Rader: 7/L
- Rick Reuschel: 43
Top 3
- Tommy John: 63
- Davey Lopes: S8/G
- Bill Russell: 4(1)3/GDP
Bot 3
- Ivan de Jesus: S8/L
- Jerry White: SB2.1-2
- Jerry White: 43.2-3
- Bill Buckner: 7/SF/L.3-H
- Bobby Murcer: W
- Steve Ontiveros: S9/G.1-3
- Mike Vail: S6/G.3-H;1-2
- Mick Kelleher: 53
Top 4
- Reggie Smith: 43
- Ron Cey: K
- Steve Garvey: 53
Bot 4
- Dave Rader: K
- Rick Reuschel: 63
- Ivan de Jesus: W
- Jerry White: SB2
- Jerry White: 9/L
Top 5
- Dusty Baker: S8
- Joe Ferguson: S8/G.1-3
- Bill North: POCS2(13)#
- Bill North: K/C
- Tommy John: 3/G
Bot 5
- Bill Buckner: 63
- Bobby Murcer: S8/G
- Steve Ontiveros: 46(1)3/GDP
Top 6
- Davey Lopes: 63
- Bill Russell: D8/G
- Reggie Smith: 3/G.2-3
- Ron Cey: 7
Bot 6
- Mike Vail: S9/G
- Mick Kelleher: 8/L
- Dave Rader: 36(1)3/GDP
Top 7
- Steve Garvey: S5/BG
- Dusty Baker: S9.1-2
- Joe Ferguson: 13/SH.2-3;1-2
- Bill North: 7/SF.3-H
- Lee Lacy: S6/G.2-3
- Davey Lopes: K
Bot 7
- Rick Reuschel: 63
- Ivan de Jesus: 9
- Jerry White: S6/G
- Bill Buckner: 43
Top 8
- Bill Russell: 3/FL
- Reggie Smith: HR/9/L
- Ron Cey: 8
- Steve Garvey: 63
Bot 8
- Bobby Murcer: S7/L
- Rodney Scott: 54(1)/FO
- Mike Vail: 46(1)3/GDP
Top 9
- Dusty Baker: 63
- Joe Ferguson: 53
- Bill North: 63
Bot 9
- Mick Kelleher: 63
- Larry Cox: W
- Larry Biittner: D9/L.1-3
- Ivan de Jesus: 9(B)2(3)/DP
Notes & reviews
- 61 minute rain delay with 1-1 count on Lopes