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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
May 15, 1930
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves, played on May 15, 1930 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | May 15, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Boston Braves
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| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 15, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Boston Braves |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Burleigh Grimes |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Lynn Nelson |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | |
| Time of Game | 0 hours |
| Umpires | HP: Beans Reardon 1B: Charlie Moran 2B: (none) 3B: (none) |
Boston Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lance Richbourg | Right Fielder |
| Rabbit Maranville | Shortstop |
| George Sisler | First Baseman |
| Randy Moore | Left Fielder |
| Jimmy Welsh | Center Fielder |
| Bill Cronin | Catcher |
| Gene Robertson | Third Baseman |
| Freddie Maguire | Second Baseman |
| Burleigh Grimes | Pitcher |
| Bill McKechnie | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Woody English | Shortstop |
| Cliff Heathcote | Right Fielder |
| Kiki Cuyler | Left Fielder |
| Hack Wilson | Center Fielder |
| Charlie Grimm | First Baseman |
| Les Bell | Third Baseman |
| Zack Taylor | Catcher |
| Clyde Beck | Second Baseman |
| Lynn Nelson | Pitcher |
| Joe McCarthy | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
May 15, 1930
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richbourg vs. Nelson
Richbourg hits a ball on the ground towards first. Grimm scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Richbourg for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maranville vs. Nelson
Maranville hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sisler vs. Nelson
Sisler hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Nelson fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Grimes
English hits a popup towards short. Maranville settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Heathcote vs. Grimes
Heathcote hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Welsh. Heathcote reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cuyler vs. Grimes
Cuyler hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maranville scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Heathcote moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Wilson vs. Grimes
Wilson hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Richbourg. Wilson reaches second base with a double. Heathcote scores. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Grimm vs. Grimes
Grimm hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Welsh. Grimm reaches second base with a double. Wilson scores. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bell vs. Grimes
Bell is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Nelson
Moore hits a fly ball into left field. Cuyler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Welsh vs. Nelson
Welsh hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beck scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cronin vs. Nelson
Cronin hits a fly ball into right field. Heathcote settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taylor vs. Grimes
Taylor hits a ball on the ground towards third. Robertson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Beck vs. Grimes
Beck hits a ball on the ground towards third. Robertson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nelson vs. Grimes
Nelson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robertson vs. Nelson
Robertson hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maguire vs. Nelson
Maguire hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Grimes vs. Nelson
Grimes hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beck scoops it up and throws to first, with Nelson covering, for the out. Maguire moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Richbourg vs. Nelson
Richbourg hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Grimes
English hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maranville scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Heathcote vs. Grimes
Heathcote hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Welsh. Heathcote reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cuyler vs. Grimes
There goes Heathcote. The throw from Cronin and he is out, Robertson applying the tag. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuyler vs. Grimes
Cuyler hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Richbourg. Cuyler reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wilson vs. Grimes
Wilson hits a fly ball into right field. Richbourg settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maranville vs. Nelson
Maranville hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Nelson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisler vs. Nelson
Sisler hits a ball on the ground towards first. Grimm scoops it up and throws to first, with Nelson covering, for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Nelson
Moore hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Welsh vs. Nelson
Welsh hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grimm vs. Grimes
Grimm hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Maguire settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Grimes
Bell hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Moore. Bell reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Taylor vs. Grimes
Taylor hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Beck vs. Grimes
Beck hits a fly ball into center field. Welsh settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cronin vs. Nelson
Cronin hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robertson vs. Nelson
Robertson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beck fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maguire vs. Nelson
Maguire takes first base on ball four. Robertson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Grimes vs. Nelson
Grimes hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beck misplays the ball. That's an error on Beck. Robertson moves to third. Maguire moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Richbourg vs. Nelson
Richbourg hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A grand slam home run. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maranville vs. Moss
Mal Moss now pitching.
Maranville hits a ball on the ground towards short. English scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisler vs. Moss
Sisler hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Moss fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moss vs. Grimes
Moss hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Grimes
English hits a fly ball into center field. Welsh settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Heathcote vs. Grimes
Heathcote hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Moss
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Beck misplays the ball. That's an error on Beck. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Welsh vs. Moss
Welsh hits a popup, foul, towards first. Grimm settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cronin vs. Moss
Cronin hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Moss fields it and throws to first for the out. Moore moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Robertson vs. Moss
Robertson is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuyler vs. Grimes
Cuyler hits a ball on the ground into left field, out of the reach of Moore. Cuyler reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wilson vs. Grimes
Wilson hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Cuyler scores. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Grimm vs. Grimes
Grimm takes first base on ball four. Wilson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bell vs. Grimes
Bell bunts towards third. Robertson fields it and throws to first for the out. Wilson moves to third. Grimm moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Stephenson vs. Grimes
Riggs Stephenson pinch hits for Zack Taylor.
Stephenson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Robertson has Wilson trapped. There's the throw to Cronin and back to Robertson, who tags Wilson for the out. Grimm moves to third. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Hornsby vs. Grimes
Rogers Hornsby pinch hits for Clyde Beck.
Hornsby takes first base on ball four. Stephenson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Hartnett vs. Grimes
Gabby Hartnett pinch hits for Mal Moss.
Hartnett hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Richbourg. Hartnett reaches second base with a double. Grimm scores. Stephenson scores. Hornsby moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
English vs. Grimes
English hits a fly ball into center field. Welsh settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 4 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maguire vs. Root
Charlie Root now pitching. Rogers Hornsby now playing second base. Gabby Hartnett now catching.
Maguire hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cuyler. Maguire reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Grimes vs. Root
Grimes hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hornsby scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Maguire moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Richbourg vs. Root
Richbourg hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Maguire scores. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maranville vs. Root
Maranville hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Richbourg moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sisler vs. Root
Sisler hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wilson who is chasing the ball. Sisler reaches third base with a triple. Richbourg scores. Maranville goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Moore vs. Malone
Pat Malone now pitching.
Moore hits a fly ball into left field. Cuyler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Welsh vs. Malone
Welsh hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Heathcote vs. Grimes
Heathcote hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuyler vs. Grimes
Cuyler hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maranville scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Grimes
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Grimes fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cronin vs. Malone
Cronin hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robertson vs. Malone
Robertson hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maguire vs. Malone
Maguire hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grimm vs. Grimes
Grimm hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bell vs. Grimes
Bell hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Cronin settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Blair vs. Grimes
Footsie Blair pinch hits for Pat Malone.
Blair hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maranville fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Grimm moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hornsby vs. Grimes
Hornsby hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hartnett vs. Grimes
Hartnett hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
English vs. Grimes
English takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Heathcote vs. Grimes
Heathcote hits a ball on the ground towards first. Sisler throws towards second. Maguire fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Maguire. English moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cuyler vs. Grimes
Cuyler hits a fly ball into left field. Moore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berger vs. Blake
Sheriff Blake now pitching. Wally Berger pinch hits for Burleigh Grimes.
Berger hits a fly ball into right field. Heathcote settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richbourg vs. Blake
Richbourg hits a ball on the ground towards first. Grimm scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Richbourg for the out. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maranville vs. Blake
Maranville takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sisler vs. Blake
Sisler hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Maranville moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Moore vs. Blake
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards short. English misplays the ball. That's an error on English. Maranville scores. Sisler moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Welsh vs. Blake
Welsh hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Sisler scores. Moore goes all the way around to score. Two runs are unearned. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cronin vs. Blake
Cronin hits a fly ball into right field. Heathcote settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 10 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Smith
Bob Smith now pitching.
Wilson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grimm vs. Smith
Grimm hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bell vs. Smith
Bell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Grimm moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Tolson vs. Smith
Chick Tolson pinch hits for Sheriff Blake.
Tolson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maguire scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/15/1930 -- Boston at Chicago (D)
Boston AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Richbourg L, rf 5 2 2 5 English W, ss 4 0 0 0
Maranville R, ss 4 2 2 0 Heathcote C, rf 5 1 3 0
Sisler G, 1b 5 1 2 2 Cuyler K, lf 5 1 2 0
Moore R, lf 5 1 1 0 Wilson H, cf 5 1 2 2
Welsh J, cf 5 0 1 2 Grimm C, 1b 4 2 3 1
Cronin B, c 5 0 0 0 Bell L, 3b 4 0 1 0
Robertson G, 3b 4 1 1 0 Taylor Z, c 2 0 0 0
Maguire F, 2b 3 2 2 0 Stephenson R, ph 1 1 0 0
Grimes B, p 3 1 0 0 Root C, p 0 0 0 0
Berger W, ph 1 0 0 0 Malone P, p 0 0 0 0
Smith B, p 0 0 0 0 Blair F, ph 1 1 1 0
Blake S, p 0 0 0 0
Tolson C, ph 1 0 0 0
Beck C, 2b 2 0 0 0
Hornsby R, ph-2b 1 1 1 3
Nelson L, p 1 0 0 0
Moss M, p 1 0 0 0
Hartnett G, ph-c 2 0 1 2
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40 10 11 9 39 8 14 8
Boston 000 040 303 -- 10
Chicago 200 003 030 -- 8
Boston IP H R ER BB SO
Grimes B (W) 8.0 13 8 8 3 1
Smith B (S) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Nelson L 4.1 5 4 3 1 0
Moss M 1.2 0 0 0 0 1
Root C 0.1 4 3 3 0 0
Malone P 1.2 0 0 0 0 0
Blake S (L) 1.0 2 3 0 1 0
E -- Beck C 2, Maguire F, English W
DP -- Chicago 1
LOB -- Boston 5, Chicago 8
2B -- Heathcote C 2, Wilson H, Grimm C, Cuyler K 2, Bell L, Hartnett G, Maguire F
3B -- Sisler G
HR -- Richbourg L, Hornsby R
CS -- Heathcote C
SH -- Bell L
A -- 0
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