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St. Louis Cardinals @ 
Chicago Cubs
1986-10-04 · Day game · Wrigley Field · Att: 20021 · 3:18
Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis Cardinals 8–7. Chicago Cubs put up 3 in the 4th. Ed Lynch earned the win and Lee Smith picked up the save. Brian Dayett went 1-for-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLN | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | |
| CHN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
W: Ed Lynch L: Bob Forsch SV: Lee Smith
Umpires — HP: Steve Rippley · 1B: Bob Engel · 2B: Dave Pallone · 3B: Paul Runge · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
St. Louis Cardinals — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Willie McGee | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Ozzie Smith | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Tom Herr | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Jim Lindeman | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Alan Knicely | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Tito Landrum | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Fred Manrique | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Mike LaValliere | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Bob Forsch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Andy Van Slyke | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Mike Laga | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 Curt Ford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 John Morris | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Jose Oquendo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vince Coleman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Clint Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chico Walker | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Ryne Sandberg | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 Rafael Palmeiro | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 Keith Moreland | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Leon Durham | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jody Davis | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Brian Dayett | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
 Shawon Dunston | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 Steve Trout | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Ed Lynch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Manny Trillo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Gary Matthews | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
St. Louis Cardinals — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Forsch | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| Joe Boever | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Perry | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Soff | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bill Earley | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Trout | 4.1 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Ed Lynch | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
 Frank DiPino | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Scott Sanderson | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Lee Smith | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Willie McGee: 9
- Ozzie Smith: S
- Tom Herr: S.1-2
- Jim Lindeman: 16(1)/FO.2-3
- Alan Knicely: K
Bot 1
- Chico Walker: 3/G
- Ryne Sandberg: 8
- Rafael Palmeiro: K
Top 2
- Tito Landrum: T
- Fred Manrique: S.3-3
- Mike LaValliere: S.3-H;1-2
- Bob Forsch: S.2-3;1-2
- Willie McGee: 64(1)/FO.3-H;2-3
- Ozzie Smith: 46(1)3/GDP
Bot 2
- Keith Moreland: D
- Leon Durham: 43.2-3
- Jody Davis: W
- Brian Dayett: 9/SF.3-H
- Shawon Dunston: W.1-2
- Steve Trout: K/C
Top 3
- Tom Herr: W
- Jim Lindeman: S.1-2
- Alan Knicely: 163(B)/DP.1X2(6);2-3
- Tito Landrum: 3/FL
Bot 3
- Chico Walker: W
- Ryne Sandberg: S.1-2
- Rafael Palmeiro: S.2-3;1-2
- Keith Moreland: 36(1)/FO/G.3-H;2-3;B-1
- Leon Durham: 4
- Jody Davis: 63
Top 4
- Fred Manrique: 63
- Mike LaValliere: K/C
- Bob Forsch: 63
Bot 4
- Brian Dayett: HR
- Shawon Dunston: K/C
- Steve Trout: S
- Chico Walker: S.1-2
- Ryne Sandberg: K
- Rafael Palmeiro: D.2-H;1-H
- Keith Moreland: 8
Top 5
- Willie McGee: 43
- Ozzie Smith: W
- Tom Herr: S.1-2
- Jim Lindeman: S.2-H;1-2
- Andy Van Slyke: 3/G.2-3;1-2
- Mike Laga: W
- Curt Ford: 3
Bot 5
- Leon Durham: S
- Jody Davis: S.1-3
- Brian Dayett: 4
- Shawon Dunston: D.3-H;1-3
- Ed Lynch: 43
- Chico Walker: W
- Ryne Sandberg: W.3-H;2-3;1-2
- Rafael Palmeiro: 31
Top 6
- Mike LaValliere: D
- John Morris: S.2-H
- Willie McGee: E7/F.1-3;B-2
- Ozzie Smith: 7/SF.3-H(UR)
- Tom Herr: 43.2-3
- Jim Lindeman: K
Bot 6
- Keith Moreland: S
- Leon Durham: 31.1-2
- Jody Davis: D.2-H
- Brian Dayett: FC/G.2-3;BX2(15654)
- Shawon Dunston: 53
Top 7
- Andy Van Slyke: 8
- Mike Laga: HR
- Jose Oquendo: W
- Mike LaValliere: PB.1-2
- Mike LaValliere: K
- John Morris: K
Bot 7
- Manny Trillo: K/C
- Chico Walker: 43
- Ryne Sandberg: 63
Top 8
- Vince Coleman: 6
- Ozzie Smith: S
- Tom Herr: 31.1-2
- Clint Hurdle: 31
Bot 8
- Rafael Palmeiro: 4/L
- Gary Matthews: 8
- Leon Durham: 4
Top 9
- Andy Van Slyke: HR
- Mike Laga: K
- Jose Oquendo: 43
- Mike LaValliere: W
- John Morris: 43
Notes & reviews
- Jim Lindeman thought he was out and walked off 2B
- Willie McGee hurt sliding into second