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Pirates
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 17, 1946
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on August 17, 1946 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | August 17, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 17, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Ed Bahr |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Johnny Schmitz |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | 15,127 |
| Time of Game | 1 hour 56 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Larry Goetz 1B: Lou Jorda 2B: (none) 3B: Beans Reardon |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lee Handley | Third Baseman |
| Elbie Fletcher | First Baseman |
| Jim Russell | Center Fielder |
| Maurice Van Robays | Right Fielder |
| Ralph Kiner | Left Fielder |
| Billy Cox | Shortstop |
| Jimmy Brown | Second Baseman |
| Al Lopez | Catcher |
| Ed Bahr | Pitcher |
| Frankie Frisch | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Johnny Ostrowski | Third Baseman |
| Don Johnson | Second Baseman |
| Marv Rickert | Left Fielder |
| Phil Cavarretta | First Baseman |
| Peanuts Lowrey | Center Fielder |
| Bill Nicholson | Right Fielder |
| Mickey Livingston | Catcher |
| Bobby Sturgeon | Shortstop |
| Johnny Schmitz | Pitcher |
| Charlie Grimm | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Pirates
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 17, 1946
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Handley vs. Schmitz
Handley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fletcher vs. Schmitz
There goes Handley. The throw from Livingston and he is out, Sturgeon applying the tag. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Schmitz
Fletcher hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Schmitz
Russell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Van Robays vs. Schmitz
Van Robays hits a popup towards first. Cavarretta settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ostrowski vs. Bahr
Ostrowski hits a popup, foul, towards first. Fletcher settles under it, and drops the ball. That's an error on Fletcher. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ostrowski vs. Bahr
Ostrowski hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Bahr
Johnson strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rickert vs. Bahr
Rickert hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cavarretta vs. Bahr
Cavarretta hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Bahr fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kiner vs. Schmitz
Kiner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cox vs. Schmitz
Cox bunts for an out with unknown description. Kiner moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Brown vs. Schmitz
Brown hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sturgeon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lopez vs. Schmitz
Lopez strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lowrey vs. Bahr
Lowrey hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Bahr
Nicholson hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Livingston vs. Bahr
Livingston strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bahr vs. Schmitz
Bahr strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Handley vs. Schmitz
Handley hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Schmitz
Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cavarretta scoops it up and throws to first, with Schmitz covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sturgeon vs. Bahr
Sturgeon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Schmitz vs. Bahr
Schmitz bunts towards the mound. Bahr juggles the ball. That's an error on Bahr. Sturgeon moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ostrowski vs. Bahr
Ostrowski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox fields it and throws to second for the out. Sturgeon moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Johnson vs. Bahr
Johnson strikes out. There goes Ostrowski. The throw from Lopez to second, and Ostrowski is out. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Schmitz
Russell hits a popup in front of the plate. Livingston settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Robays vs. Schmitz
Van Robays hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ostrowski fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kiner vs. Schmitz
Kiner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cox vs. Schmitz
Cox hits a fly ball into left field. Rickert settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rickert vs. Bahr
Rickert hits a popup towards third. Handley settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cavarretta vs. Bahr
Cavarretta strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lowrey vs. Bahr
Lowrey hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brown vs. Schmitz
Brown hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Schmitz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lopez vs. Schmitz
Lopez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ostrowski fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bahr vs. Schmitz
Bahr hits a fly ball into center field. Lowrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Bahr
Nicholson hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Livingston vs. Bahr
Livingston hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. Livingston reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sturgeon vs. Bahr
Sturgeon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Livingston moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Schmitz vs. Bahr
Schmitz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 6
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Handley vs. Schmitz
Handley strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Schmitz
Fletcher strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Schmitz
Russell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Van Robays vs. Schmitz
Van Robays hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Sturgeon fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ostrowski vs. Bahr
Ostrowski strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Bahr
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Bahr picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Bahr. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rickert vs. Bahr
Rickert hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops it up and throws to first, with Bahr covering, for the out. Johnson moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cavarretta vs. Bahr
Cavarretta hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kiner vs. Schmitz
Kiner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Lowrey. Kiner reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cox vs. Schmitz
Cox bunts for an out with unknown description. Kiner moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Brown vs. Schmitz
Brown hits a fly ball into left field. Rickert settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Kiner scores. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lopez vs. Schmitz
Lopez takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bahr vs. Schmitz
Bahr strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lowrey vs. Bahr
Lowrey hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Bahr fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Bahr
Nicholson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Livingston vs. Bahr
Livingston hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Nicholson moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Sturgeon vs. Bahr
Lennie Merullo pinch runs for Mickey Livingston.
Sturgeon hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Brown fields it and throws to second for the out. Nicholson scores. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Schmitz vs. Bahr
Schmitz hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Cox fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Handley vs. Schmitz
Bob Scheffing now catching.
Handley hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ostrowski fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Schmitz
Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards first. The ball bounces off Cavarretta, and towards Johnson, who fields it and throws to first, with the pitcher covering, for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Schmitz
Russell hits a popup towards short. Sturgeon settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ostrowski vs. Bahr
Ostrowski hits a popup towards third. Handley settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Bahr
Johnson hits a fly ball into right field. Van Robays settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rickert vs. Bahr
Rickert hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Brown scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Robays vs. Schmitz
Van Robays hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kiner vs. Schmitz
Kiner hits a popup for a double play. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cox vs. Schmitz
Cox hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ostrowski juggles the ball. That's an error on Ostrowski. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brown vs. Schmitz
Brown hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cavarretta vs. Bahr
Cavarretta hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. Cavarretta reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lowrey vs. Bahr
Lowrey bunts for an out with unknown description. Cavarretta moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Nicholson vs. Bahr
Nicholson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Scheffing vs. Bahr
Scheffing takes first base on ball four. Nicholson moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Waitkus vs. Bahr
Eddie Waitkus pinch hits for Bobby Sturgeon.
Waitkus takes first base on ball four. Cavarretta scores. Nicholson moves to third. Scheffing moves to second. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/17/1946 -- Pittsburgh at Chicago (D)
Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Handley L, 3b 4 0 1 0 Ostrowski J, 3b 4 0 0 0
Fletcher E, 1b 4 0 0 0 Johnson D, 2b 4 0 1 0
Russell J, cf 2 0 0 0 Rickert M, lf 4 0 1 0
Van Robays M, rf 4 0 1 0 Cavarretta P, 1b 4 1 1 0
Kiner R, lf 4 1 3 0 Lowrey P, cf 3 0 0 0
Cox B, ss 2 0 0 0 Nicholson B, rf 2 1 0 0
Brown J, 2b 4 0 0 1 Livingston M, c 3 0 2 0
Lopez A, c 2 0 0 0 Merullo L, pr 0 0 0 0
Bahr E, p 3 0 0 0 Scheffing B, c 0 0 0 0
Sturgeon B, ss 3 0 2 1
Waitkus E, ph 0 0 0 1
Schmitz J, p 2 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
29 1 5 1 29 2 7 2
Pittsburgh 000 000 100 -- 1
Chicago 000 000 101 -- 2
1 out when winning run was scored.
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Bahr E (L) 8.1 7 2 2 4 5
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Schmitz J (W) 9.0 5 1 1 3 5
E -- Fletcher E, Bahr E 2, Ostrowski J
DP -- Pittsburgh 2, Chicago 1
LOB -- Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 8
2B -- Livingston M, Kiner R, Cavarretta P
CS -- Handley L, Ostrowski J
SH -- Cox B 2, Schmitz J, Lowrey P
T -- 1:56
A -- 15127
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