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Cardinals
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 11, 1983
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, played on August 11, 1983 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | August 11, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 11, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Danny Cox |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Dick Ruthven |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | 23,480 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 55 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Satch Davidson 1B: Ed Vargo 2B: Joe West 3B: Steve Rippley |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lonnie Smith | Left Fielder |
| Ozzie Smith | Shortstop |
| Andy Van Slyke | First Baseman |
| David Green | Right Fielder |
| Darrell Porter | Catcher |
| Willie McGee | Center Fielder |
| Ken Oberkfell | Third Baseman |
| Mike Ramsey | Second Baseman |
| Danny Cox | Pitcher |
| Whitey Herzog | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mel Hall | Center Fielder |
| Ryne Sandberg | Second Baseman |
| Bill Buckner | First Baseman |
| Ron Cey | Third Baseman |
| Leon Durham | Left Fielder |
| Keith Moreland | Right Fielder |
| Jody Davis | Catcher |
| Larry Bowa | Shortstop |
| Dick Ruthven | Pitcher |
| Lee Elia | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cardinals
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 11, 1983
Top 1
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Cardinals, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Moreland. Smith reaches second base with a double. Smith moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Van Slyke vs. Ruthven
Van Slyke takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Green vs. Ruthven
Green hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. Smith scores. Smith moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Porter vs. Ruthven
Porter strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hall vs. Cox
Hall hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Green. Hall reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sandberg vs. Cox
Sandberg takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Buckner vs. Cox
Buckner strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cey vs. Cox
Cey hits a ball on the ground towards second. Ramsey scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Top 2
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGee vs. Ruthven
McGee hits a fly ball into left field. Durham settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Ruthven
Oberkfell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramsey vs. Ruthven
Ramsey hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ruthven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. Cox
Durham takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Moreland vs. Cox
Moreland hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Cox
Davis takes first base on ball four. Moreland moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bowa vs. Cox
Bowa takes first base on ball four. Moreland moves to third. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Ruthven vs. Cox
Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Top 3
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cox vs. Ruthven
Cox strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith bunts towards the mound. Ruthven fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Van Slyke vs. Ruthven
There goes Smith. The throw from Davis and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Van Slyke vs. Ruthven
Van Slyke takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Green vs. Ruthven
Green hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hall vs. Cox
Hall hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sandberg vs. Cox
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Hall moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Buckner vs. Cox
Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards center field. McGee picks it up and throws to third to catch Hallfor the out. Sandberg moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cey vs. Cox
Cey takes first base on ball four. Sandberg moves to third. Buckner moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Durham vs. Cox
Durham hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A grand slam home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreland vs. Cox
Moreland hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Cox
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 4
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Ruthven
Porter hits a popup towards third. Cey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGee vs. Ruthven
McGee hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Durham. McGee reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oberkfell vs. Ruthven
Oberkfell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. McGee moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Ramsey vs. Ruthven
Ramsey hits a fly ball into left field. Durham settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bowa vs. Cox
Bowa hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell juggles the ball. That's an error on Oberkfell. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ruthven vs. Cox
Ruthven bunts on two strikes. And it's a foul ball, for strike 3. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hall vs. Cox
Hall hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Bowa moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Sandberg vs. Cox
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Bowa scores. Hall moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Buckner vs. Von Ohlen
Ken Oberkfell now playing second base. Dave Von Ohlen now pitching. Steve Braun now playing third base.
Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Van Slyke picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Van Slyke. Hall scores. Sandberg moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cey vs. Von Ohlen
There goes Buckner. The throw from Porter and he is safe. Buckner steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Cey vs. Von Ohlen
Cey hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Sandberg tags and scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Durham vs. Von Ohlen
Durham takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Moreland vs. Von Ohlen
Moreland takes first base on ball four. Buckner moves to third. Durham moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Davis vs. Von Ohlen
Davis takes first base on ball four. Durham moves to third. Moreland moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bowa vs. Von Ohlen
Bowa hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Smith throws the ball in to Van Slyke who tags Bowa trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Davis moves to third. Two runs are unearned. View Play
Top 5
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Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Braun vs. Ruthven
Braun hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hall who is chasing the ball. Smith reaches third base with a triple. Smith goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Van Slyke vs. Ruthven
Van Slyke hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ruthven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Green vs. Ruthven
Green hits a ball on the ground towards first. Buckner scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Green for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ruthven vs. Von Ohlen
Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards third. Braun fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hall vs. Von Ohlen
Hall hits a popup towards short. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Von Ohlen
Sandberg takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Von Ohlen
Buckner is hit by the pitch. Sandberg moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cey vs. Von Ohlen
Cey hits a popup, foul, towards first. Van Slyke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Ruthven
Tom Veryzer now playing third base.
Porter hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Moreland. Porter reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
McGee vs. Ruthven
McGee hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ruthven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oberkfell vs. Ruthven
Oberkfell hits a fly ball into center field. Hall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Von Ohlen vs. Ruthven
Von Ohlen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. Von Ohlen
Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Von Ohlen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreland vs. Von Ohlen
Moreland hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Von Ohlen
Gary Woods pinch runs for Keith Moreland.
There's a wild pitch. Woods moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davis vs. Von Ohlen
Davis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bowa vs. Von Ohlen
Bowa hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ruthven vs. Von Ohlen
Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards first. Van Slyke scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ruthven for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Braun vs. Ruthven
Gary Woods now playing right field.
Braun hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Durham. Smith reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Smith vs. Ruthven
Smith hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Smith moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Van Slyke vs. Ruthven
Van Slyke hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Green vs. Ruthven
Green hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Porter vs. Lefferts
Craig Lefferts now pitching.
There goes Green. The throw from Davis and he is safe. Green steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Porter vs. Lefferts
Porter hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Green moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
McGee vs. Lefferts
McGee hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hall vs. Von Ohlen
Hall is called out on strikes. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Von Ohlen
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Buckner vs. Von Ohlen
Buckner hits a line drive towards third. Braun catches it and throws to first to double up Sandberg. View Play
Top 8
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Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Lefferts
Oberkfell hits a popup, foul, towards third. Veryzer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lyons vs. Lefferts
Bill Lyons pinch hits for Dave Von Ohlen.
Lyons hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rayford vs. Lefferts
Floyd Rayford pinch hits for Steve Braun.
Rayford hits a ball on the ground towards third. Veryzer fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Veryzer vs. Stuper
Ken Oberkfell now playing third base. Bill Lyons now playing second base. John Stuper now pitching.
Veryzer hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. Stuper
Durham takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Woods vs. Stuper
Woods hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Stuper fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 9
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Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Lefferts
Smith hits a fly ball into right field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Lefferts
Smith hits a fly ball into left field. Durham settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Cubs, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Slyke vs. Lefferts
Van Slyke hits a line drive towards first. Buckner reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/11/1983 -- St.Louis at Chicago (D)
St.Louis AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Smith L, lf 5 3 2 0 Hall M, cf 5 1 3 0
Smith O, ss 5 1 4 1 Sandberg R, 2b 3 2 3 1
Van Slyke A, 1b 3 1 1 3 Buckner B, 1b 4 2 1 0
Green D, rf 4 0 1 0 Cey R, 3b 2 1 0 1
Porter D, c 4 0 1 0 Veryzer T, 3b 1 0 0 0
McGee W, cf 4 0 1 0 Durham L, lf 2 2 1 4
Oberkfell , 3b-2b-3b 4 0 0 0 Moreland K, rf 3 1 2 0
Ramsey M, 2b 2 0 0 0 Woods G, pr-rf 1 0 0 0
Von Ohlen D, p 1 0 0 0 Davis J, c 1 0 0 1
Lyons B, ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Bowa L, ss 3 1 1 2
Cox D, p 1 0 0 0 Ruthven D, p 4 0 0 0
Braun S, 3b 2 0 1 0 Lefferts C, p 0 0 0 0
Rayford F, ph 1 0 0 0
Stuper J, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
37 5 11 4 29 10 11 9
St.Louis 100 010 300 -- 5
Chicago 004 600 00x -- 10
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Cox D (L) 3.1 7 7 4 5 2
Von Ohlen D 3.2 4 3 3 5 1
Stuper J 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Ruthven D (W) 6.1 11 5 5 2 3
Lefferts C 2.2 0 0 0 0 0
E -- Oberkfell K, Van Slyke A
DP -- St.Louis 5, Chicago 1
LOB -- St.Louis 7, Chicago 8
2B -- Smith O, Hall M, McGee W, Porter D, Smith L
3B -- Smith O
HR -- Durham L, Van Slyke A
SB -- Smith O, Buckner B, Green D
SF -- Cey R
HBP -- by Von Ohlen D (Buckner B)
WP -- Von Ohlen D
T -- 2:55
A -- 23480
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