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Cubs
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
April 20, 1948
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, played on April 20, 1948 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | April 20, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Chicago Cubs
|
| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 20, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Russ Meyer |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Rip Sewell |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 38,546 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 2 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Larry Goetz 1B: Jocko Conlan 2B: (none) 3B: Beans Reardon |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Hank Schenz | Second Baseman |
| Eddie Waitkus | First Baseman |
| Hal Jeffcoat | Center Fielder |
| Andy Pafko | Third Baseman |
| Phil Cavarretta | Left Fielder |
| Bill Nicholson | Right Fielder |
| Clyde McCullough | Catcher |
| Roy Smalley | Shortstop |
| Russ Meyer | Pitcher |
| Charlie Grimm | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Stan Rojek | Shortstop |
| Johnny Hopp | Center Fielder |
| Ralph Kiner | Left Fielder |
| Dixie Walker | Right Fielder |
| Frankie Gustine | Third Baseman |
| Ed Stevens | First Baseman |
| Monty Basgall | Second Baseman |
| Clyde Kluttz | Catcher |
| Rip Sewell | Pitcher |
| Billy Meyer | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cubs
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
April 20, 1948
Top 1
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schenz vs. Sewell
Schenz hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Waitkus vs. Sewell
Waitkus hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jeffcoat vs. Sewell
Jeffcoat 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--
Pafko vs. Sewell
Pafko hits a fly ball into center field. Hopp settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rojek vs. Meyer
Rojek hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hopp vs. Meyer
Hopp hits a fly ball into center field. Jeffcoat settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kiner vs. Meyer
Kiner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rojek moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Walker vs. Meyer
Walker hits a fly ball into center field. Jeffcoat settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gustine vs. Meyer
Gustine hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 2
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cavarretta vs. Sewell
Cavarretta hits a popup towards short. Rojek settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Sewell
Nicholson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McCullough vs. Sewell
McCullough hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smalley vs. Sewell
Smalley is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stevens vs. Meyer
Stevens hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Schenz settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Basgall vs. Meyer
Basgall hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluttz vs. Meyer
Kluttz hits a popup, foul, towards first. Waitkus settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Meyer vs. Sewell
Meyer hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Kluttz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schenz vs. Sewell
Schenz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Waitkus vs. Sewell
Waitkus hits a fly ball into right field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sewell vs. Meyer
Sewell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rojek vs. Meyer
Rojek hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jeffcoat. Rojek reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hopp vs. Meyer
Hopp hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rojek moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Kiner vs. Meyer
Kiner takes first base on ball four. Hopp moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Walker vs. Meyer
Walker strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Gustine vs. Meyer
Gustine hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Schenz catches it and throws to first to double up Kiner. View Play
Top 4
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Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jeffcoat vs. Sewell
Jeffcoat hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Basgall scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pafko vs. Sewell
Pafko hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cavarretta vs. Sewell
Cavarretta hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Sewell
Nicholson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Stevens scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Nicholson for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCullough vs. Sewell
McCullough hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stevens vs. Meyer
Stevens hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Basgall vs. Meyer
Basgall hits a ball on the ground towards third. Pafko fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluttz vs. Meyer
Kluttz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sewell vs. Meyer
Sewell hits a popup towards third. Pafko settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smalley vs. Sewell
Smalley hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Basgall settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Meyer vs. Sewell
Meyer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Schenz vs. Sewell
Schenz hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Basgall settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Waitkus vs. Sewell
Waitkus hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Basgall scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rojek vs. Meyer
Rojek takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hopp vs. Meyer
Hopp hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Schenz scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Rojek moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Kiner vs. Meyer
Kiner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Walker vs. Meyer
Walker hits a popup towards third. Pafko settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gustine vs. Meyer
Gustine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rojek scores. Kiner moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stevens vs. Meyer
Stevens strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jeffcoat vs. Sewell
Jeffcoat hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sewell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pafko vs. Sewell
Pafko hits a fly ball into center field. Hopp settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cavarretta vs. Sewell
Cavarretta hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Basgall vs. Meyer
Basgall hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluttz vs. Meyer
Kluttz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sewell vs. Meyer
Sewell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rojek vs. Meyer
Rojek hits a fly ball into center field. Jeffcoat settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Sewell
Nicholson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McCullough vs. Sewell
McCullough hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smalley vs. Sewell
Smalley hits a line drive towards short. Rojek catches it and throws to first to double up Nicholson. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hopp vs. Meyer
Hopp takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kiner vs. Meyer
Kiner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Meyer
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards first. Waitkus scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Walker for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Sewell
Rube Walker pinch hits for Russ Meyer.
Walker strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aberson vs. Sewell
Cliff Aberson pinch hits for Hank Schenz.
Aberson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Waitkus vs. Sewell
Don Johnson pinch runs for Cliff Aberson.
There goes Johnson. The throw from Kluttz and he is safe. Johnson steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Waitkus vs. Sewell
Waitkus hits a fly ball into right field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jeffcoat vs. Sewell
Jeffcoat strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gustine vs. Dobernic
Don Johnson now playing second base. Jess Dobernic now pitching.
Gustine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stevens vs. Dobernic
Stevens hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Dobernic fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Basgall vs. Dobernic
Basgall hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Johnson fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 9
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Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pafko vs. Sewell
Pafko hits a fly ball into center field. Hopp settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cavarretta vs. Sewell
Cavarretta hits a ball on the ground towards first. Stevens scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cavarretta for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Sewell
Nicholson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hopp. Nicholson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
McCullough vs. Sewell
McCullough hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/20/1948 -- Chicago at Pittsburgh (D)
Chicago AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Schenz H, 2b 3 0 0 0 Rojek S, ss 3 1 2 0
Aberson C, ph 0 0 0 0 Hopp J, cf 3 0 1 0
Johnson D, pr-2b 0 0 0 0 Kiner R, lf 2 0 1 0
Waitkus E, 1b 4 0 0 0 Walker D, rf 4 0 0 0
Jeffcoat H, cf 4 0 1 0 Gustine F, 3b 4 0 2 1
Pafko A, 3b 4 1 1 0 Stevens E, 1b 4 0 0 0
Cavarretta P, lf 4 1 1 2 Basgall M, 2b 4 1 1 1
Nicholson B, rf 3 0 2 0 Kluttz C, c 3 0 1 0
McCullough C, c 4 0 0 0 Sewell R, p 3 1 1 1
Smalley R, ss 3 0 0 0
Meyer R, p 2 0 1 0
Walker R, ph 1 0 0 0
Dobernic J, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
32 2 6 2 30 3 9 3
Chicago 000 200 000 -- 2
Pittsburgh 001 011 00x -- 3
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Meyer R (L) 7.0 8 3 3 4 2
Dobernic J 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Sewell R (W) 9.0 6 2 2 2 3
DP -- Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Chicago 5, Pittsburgh 7
2B -- Rojek S, Nicholson B
HR -- Sewell R, Cavarretta P, Basgall M
SB -- Johnson D
T -- 2:02
A -- 38546
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