Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hack vs. Klinger
  
  Hack hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Herman vs. Klinger
  
  Herman strikes out. There goes Hack. Here's the throw, and he's safe. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Gleeson vs. Klinger
  
  Gleeson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Leiber vs. Klinger
  
  Leiber hits a line drive into left field. Van Robays settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Nicholson vs. Klinger
  
  Nicholson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gustine scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Lee
  
  Handley hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Elliott vs. Lee
  
  There goes Handley. The throw from Todd and he is safe. Handley steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Elliott vs. Lee
  
  Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Handley moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Waner vs. Lee
  
  Waner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Handley scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Vaughan vs. Lee
  
  Vaughan hits a fly ball into left field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Klinger
  
  Russell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Vaughan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Todd vs. Klinger
  
  Todd is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mattick vs. Klinger
  
  Mattick hits a fly ball into right field. Waner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Lee
  
  Fletcher hits a popup, foul, towards first. Russell settles under it, and drops the ball. That's an error on Russell. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Lee
  
  Fletcher hits a fly ball into right field. Leiber settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Van Robays vs. Lee
  
  Van Robays hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Lee
  
  Gustine hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Lee
  
  Lee fires over to first and throws the ball away. That's an error on Lee. Gustine moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Davis vs. Lee
  
  Davis hits a line drive into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lee vs. Klinger
  
  Lee hits a popup towards short. Vaughan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hack vs. Klinger
  
  Hack hits a fly ball into right field. Waner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herman vs. Klinger
  
  Herman hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gleeson vs. Klinger
  
  Gleeson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Gleeson for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Klinger vs. Lee
  
  Klinger hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mattick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Lee
  
  Handley hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Lee fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Elliott vs. Lee
  
  Elliott hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Waner vs. Lee
  
  There goes Elliott. The throw from Todd and he is safe. Elliott steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Waner vs. Lee
  
  Waner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell scoops it up and throws to first, with Lee covering, for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Leiber vs. Klinger
  
  Leiber hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Van Robays. Leiber reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Nicholson vs. Klinger
  
  Nicholson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Nicholson for the out. Leiber moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Russell vs. Klinger
  
  Russell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Vaughan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Todd vs. Klinger
  
  Todd hits a popup, foul, towards first. Fletcher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Vaughan vs. Lee
  
  Vaughan takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Fletcher vs. Lee
  
  There goes Vaughan. The throw from Todd and he is safe. Vaughan steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Fletcher vs. Lee
  
  Fletcher hits a fly ball into left field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Van Robays vs. Lee
  
  Van Robays hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Vaughan moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Gustine vs. Lee
  
  Gustine hits a line drive towards first. Russell catches it and steps on first to double up Van Robays. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mattick vs. Klinger
  
  Mattick hits a fly ball into center field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lee vs. Klinger
  
  Lee strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hack vs. Klinger
  
  Hack hits a fly ball into center field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Lee
  
  Davis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mattick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Klinger vs. Lee
  
  Klinger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Lee
  
  Handley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mattick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herman vs. Klinger
  
  Herman takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gleeson vs. Klinger
  
  Gleeson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Vaughan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Herman moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Leiber vs. Klinger
  
  Leiber hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Herman scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Nicholson vs. Klinger
  
  Nicholson strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Russell vs. Klinger
  
  Russell hits a fly ball into center field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Elliott vs. Lee
  
  Elliott hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Gleeson who is chasing the ball. Elliott reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Waner vs. Lee
  
  Waner hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Elliott scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Vaughan vs. Lee
  
  Vaughan hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Herman settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Lee
  
  Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards first. Russell scoops it up and throws to first, with Lee covering, for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Todd vs. Klinger
  
  Todd hits a line drive into right field. Waner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mattick vs. Klinger
  
  Mattick hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Elliott. Mattick reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Lee vs. Klinger
  
  Lee hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Klinger fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Hack vs. Klinger
  
  Hack hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops it up and throws to first, with Klinger covering, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Van Robays vs. Lee
  
  Van Robays hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mattick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Lee
  
  Gustine takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Lee
  
  There goes Gustine. The throw from Todd, and Russell drops the ball. That's a stolen base and an error. Gustine goes all the way around to score. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Lee
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Klinger vs. Lee
  
  Klinger hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hack fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herman vs. Klinger
  
  Herman hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Elliott. Herman reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Gleeson vs. Klinger
  
  Gleeson hits a fly ball into center field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Herman moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Leiber vs. Klinger
  
  Leiber hits a ball on the ground towards third. Handley fields it and throws to first for the out. Herman scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nicholson vs. Klinger
  
  Nicholson hits a fly ball into right field. Waner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Lee
  
  Handley hits a fly ball into center field. Gleeson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Elliott vs. Lee
  
  Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Waner vs. Lee
  
  Waner hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Todd settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Klinger
  
  Russell hits a fly ball into right field. Waner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Galan vs. Klinger
  
  Augie Galan pinch hits for Al Todd.
  
  Galan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Galan for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dallessandro vs. Klinger
  
  Dom Dallessandro pinch hits for Bobby Mattick.
  
  Dallessandro strikes out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/26/1940 -- Chicago at Pittsburgh (D)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    Pittsburgh         AB  R  H RBI
Hack S, 3b            4  0  1  0   Handley L, 3b         4  1  1  0   
Herman B, 2b          3  2  2  0   Elliott B, cf         4  1  2  0   
Gleeson J, cf         3  0  0  0   Waner P, rf           4  0  0  2   
Leiber H, rf          4  0  2  2   Vaughan A, ss         2  0  0  0   
Nicholson B, lf       4  0  0  0   Fletcher E, 1b        3  0  0  0   
Russell R, 1b         4  0  0  0   Van Robays M, lf      3  0  1  0   
Todd A, c             3  0  0  0   Gustine F, 2b         2  1  1  0   
Galan A, ph           1  0  0  0   Davis S, c            3  0  0  0   
Mattick B, ss         3  0  1  0   Klinger B, p          3  0  0  0   
Dallessandro D, ph    1  0  0  0                                      
Lee B, p              3  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  2  6  2                        28  3  5  2

Chicago          000 001 010 --  2
Pittsburgh       100 001 10x --  3

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Lee B (L)             8.0  5  3  2  2  1

  Pittsburgh           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Klinger B (W)         9.0  6  2  2  2  5

E -- Russell R 2, Lee B
DP -- Chicago 1
LOB -- Chicago 6, Pittsburgh 3
2B -- Leiber H, Mattick B, Herman B
3B -- Elliott B
SB -- Hack S, Handley L, Elliott B, Vaughan A, Gustine F
T -- 1:53
A -- 8771

    

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