Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ostrowski vs. Hallett
  
  Ostrowski hits a fly ball into right field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sturgeon vs. Hallett
  
  Sturgeon strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Waitkus vs. Hallett
  
  Waitkus hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cavarretta vs. Hallett
  
  Cavarretta hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Chipman
  
  Handley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sturgeon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Chipman
  
  Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Chipman
  
  Gustine hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ostrowski fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lowrey vs. Hallett
  
  Lowrey hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gustine settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rickert vs. Hallett
  
  Rickert hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scheffing vs. Hallett
  
  Scheffing hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Elliott vs. Chipman
  
  Elliott hits a fly ball into center field. Lowrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Chipman
  
  Kiner takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Russell vs. Chipman
  
  Russell is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cox vs. Chipman
  
  Cox hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Kiner moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Baker vs. Chipman
  
  Baker takes first base on ball four. Kiner moves to third. Cox moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Hallett vs. Chipman
  
  Hallett hits a popup towards short. Sturgeon settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stringer vs. Hallett
  
  Stringer 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 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chipman vs. Hallett
  
  Chipman is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ostrowski vs. Hallett
  
  Ostrowski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sturgeon vs. Hallett
  
  There goes Ostrowski. The throw from Baker and he is safe. Ostrowski steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Sturgeon vs. Hallett
  
  Sturgeon hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Chipman
  
  Handley hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chipman fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Chipman
  
  Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Chipman
  
  Gustine takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Elliott vs. Chipman
  
  Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Waitkus vs. Hallett
  
  Waitkus hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops it up and throws to first, with Hallett covering, for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cavarretta vs. Hallett
  
  Cavarretta hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell who is chasing the ball. Cavarretta reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Lowrey vs. Hallett
  
  Lowrey 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 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Rickert vs. Hallett
  
  Rickert hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Chipman
  
  Kiner hits a fly ball into right field. Cavarretta settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Chipman
  
  Russell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cox vs. Chipman
  
  There goes Russell. The throw from Scheffing and he is out, Sturgeon applying the tag. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cox vs. Chipman
  
  Cox hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baker vs. Chipman
  
  Baker hits a popup towards third. Ostrowski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scheffing vs. Hallett
  
  Scheffing hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stringer vs. Hallett
  
  Stringer takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Chipman vs. Hallett
  
  Chipman is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ostrowski vs. Hallett
  
  Ostrowski hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gustine fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hallett vs. Chipman
  
  Hallett hits a fly ball into center field. Lowrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Chipman
  
  Handley hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Chipman
  
  Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sturgeon vs. Hallett
  
  Sturgeon hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Sturgeon for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Waitkus vs. Hallett
  
  Waitkus hits a fly ball into right field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cavarretta vs. Hallett
  
  Cavarretta 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 6

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Chipman
  
  Gustine hits a popup towards first. Waitkus settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Elliott vs. Chipman
  
  Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sturgeon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Chipman
  
  Kiner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lowrey vs. Hallett
  
  Lowrey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. Lowrey reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rickert vs. Hallett
  
  Rickert strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Scheffing vs. Hallett
  
  Scheffing takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Stringer vs. Hallett
  
  Stringer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Lowrey scores. Scheffing moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Chipman vs. Hallett
  
  Chipman bunts towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Scheffing scores. Stringer moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ostrowski vs. Hallett
  
  Ostrowski hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sturgeon vs. Hallett
  
  Sturgeon hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Chipman
  
  Russell hits a fly ball into center field. Lowrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cox vs. Chipman
  
  Cox hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ostrowski fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baker vs. Chipman
  
  Baker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hallett vs. Chipman
  
  Hallett hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sturgeon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Waitkus vs. Hallett
  
  Waitkus hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. Waitkus reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cavarretta vs. Hallett
  
  Cavarretta hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Lowrey vs. Hallett
  
  Lowrey hits a fly ball into right field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rickert vs. Hallett
  
  Rickert hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Handley vs. Chipman
  
  Handley hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stringer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fletcher vs. Chipman
  
  Fletcher hits a fly ball into right field. Cavarretta settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Chipman
  
  Gustine hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sturgeon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scheffing vs. Hallett
  
  Maurice Van Robays now playing first base.
  
  Scheffing hits a fly ball into right field. Elliott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stringer vs. Hallett
  
  Stringer hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chipman vs. Hallett
  
  Chipman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ostrowski vs. Hallett
  
  Ostrowski hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. Ostrowski reaches second base with a double. Chipman moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Sturgeon vs. Hallett
  
  Sturgeon hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Elliott vs. Chipman
  
  Elliott hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kiner vs. Chipman
  
  Kiner hits a popup towards third. Ostrowski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Russell vs. Chipman
  
  Russell hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Stringer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cox vs. Chipman
  
  Cox hits a fly ball into center field. Lowrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 9/3/1946 -- Chicago at Pittsburgh (D)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    Pittsburgh         AB  R  H RBI
Ostrowski J, 3b       5  0  2  0   Handley L, 3b         4  0  0  0   
Sturgeon B, ss        5  0  0  0   Fletcher E, 1b        4  0  0  0   
Waitkus E, 1b         4  0  2  0   Van Robays M, 1b      0  0  0  0   
Cavarretta P, rf      4  0  1  0   Gustine F, 2b         3  0  0  0   
Lowrey P, cf          4  1  1  0   Elliott B, rf         4  0  1  0   
Rickert M, lf         4  0  0  0   Kiner R, lf           3  0  0  0   
Scheffing B, c        3  1  0  0   Russell J, cf         4  0  1  0   
Stringer L, 2b        3  0  1  1   Cox B, ss             4  0  2  0   
Chipman B, p          3  0  1  1   Baker B, c            2  0  1  0   
                                   Hallett J, p          3  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     35  2  8  2                        31  0  5  0

Chicago          000 000 200 --  2
Pittsburgh       000 000 000 --  0

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Chipman B (W)         9.0  5  0  0  3  1

  Pittsburgh           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Hallett J (L)         9.0  8  2  2  2  4

LOB -- Chicago 9, Pittsburgh 7
2B -- Lowrey P, Waitkus E, Ostrowski J
3B -- Cavarretta P
SB -- Ostrowski J
CS -- Russell J
SH -- Chipman B
T -- 1:49
A -- 1802

    

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