Top 1

• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taylor vs. Antonelli
  
  Taylor is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Altman vs. Antonelli
  
  Altman is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Antonelli
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Antonelli fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davenport vs. Hobbie
  
  Davenport is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kirkland vs. Hobbie
  
  Kirkland hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mays vs. Hobbie
  
  Mays hits a ball on the ground towards short. Banks fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 2

• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Banks vs. Antonelli
  
  Banks hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Mays. Banks reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Thomson vs. Antonelli
  
  Thomson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Mays. Thomson reaches second base with a double. Banks scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Moryn vs. Antonelli
  
  Moryn strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Averill vs. Antonelli
  
  Averill hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Thomson moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Marshall vs. Antonelli
  
  Marshall takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Hobbie vs. Antonelli
  
  Hobbie strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cepeda vs. Hobbie
  
  Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards short. Banks scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wagner vs. Hobbie
  
  Wagner hits a fly ball into center field. Altman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spencer vs. Hobbie
  
  Spencer takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rodgers vs. Hobbie
  
  Rodgers takes first base on ball four. Spencer moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Schmidt vs. Hobbie
  
  Schmidt takes first base on ball four. Spencer moves to third. Rodgers moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Antonelli vs. Hobbie
  
  Antonelli hits a line drive into left center field, beyond the reach of Altman. Antonelli reaches second base with a double. Spencer scores. Rodgers scores. Schmidt goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Davenport vs. Hobbie
  
  Davenport hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Antonelli scores. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kirkland vs. Buzhardt
  
  John Buzhardt now pitching.
  
  Kirkland hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Buzhardt fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taylor vs. Antonelli
  
  Taylor hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Altman vs. Antonelli
  
  Altman hits a fly ball into right field. Kirkland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Antonelli
  
  Jackson is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mays vs. Buzhardt
  
  Mays takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cepeda vs. Buzhardt
  
  There goes Mays. The throw from Averill and he is safe. Mays steals second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cepeda vs. Buzhardt
  
  Cepeda strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wagner vs. Buzhardt
  
  Wagner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Taylor scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Spencer vs. Buzhardt
  
  Spencer hits a fly ball into center field. Altman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Banks vs. Antonelli
  
  Banks hits a fly ball into left field. Wagner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomson vs. Antonelli
  
  Thomson hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Spencer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moryn vs. Antonelli
  
  Moryn strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodgers vs. Buzhardt
  
  Rodgers hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Taylor settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Schmidt vs. Buzhardt
  
  Schmidt hits a ball on the ground towards short. Banks scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Antonelli vs. Buzhardt
  
  Antonelli hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Averill vs. Antonelli
  
  Averill is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Marshall vs. Antonelli
  
  Marshall hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Spencer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buzhardt vs. Antonelli
  
  Buzhardt is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davenport vs. Buzhardt
  
  Davenport hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Moryn. Davenport reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kirkland vs. Buzhardt
  
  Kirkland takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Mays vs. Buzhardt
  
  Mays hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Altman. Mays reaches second base with a double. Davenport scores. Kirkland moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Cepeda vs. Buzhardt
  
  Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Taylor scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Wagner vs. Buzhardt
  
  Wagner is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Spencer vs. Buzhardt
  
  Spencer hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 6

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taylor vs. Antonelli
  
  Taylor hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Altman vs. Antonelli
  
  Altman hits a fly ball into left field. Wagner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Jackson vs. Antonelli
  
  Jackson takes first base on ball four. Taylor moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Banks vs. Antonelli
  
  Banks hits a ball on the ground towards third. Davenport fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodgers vs. Buzhardt
  
  Rodgers hits a ball on the ground towards short. Banks scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Schmidt vs. Buzhardt
  
  Schmidt hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Antonelli vs. Buzhardt
  
  Antonelli hits a fly ball into right field. Thomson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davenport vs. Buzhardt
  
  Davenport is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 7

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomson vs. Antonelli
  
  Jackie Brandt now playing left field.
  
  Thomson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moryn vs. Antonelli
  
  Moryn takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Averill vs. Antonelli
  
  Averill hits a fly ball into right field. Kirkland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Marshall vs. Antonelli
  
  Marshall strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kirkland vs. Buzhardt
  
  Kirkland hits a fly ball into center field. Altman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mays vs. Buzhardt
  
  Mays hits a popup towards short. Banks settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cepeda vs. Buzhardt
  
  Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Taylor scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Goryl vs. Antonelli
  
  Felipe Alou now playing right field. Johnny Goryl pinch hits for John Buzhardt.
  
  Goryl hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rodgers scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 1 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taylor vs. Antonelli
  
  Taylor hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Altman vs. Antonelli
  
  Altman hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Altman for the out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Antonelli
  
  Jackson hits a fly ball into center field. Mays settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brandt vs. Singleton
  
  Elmer Singleton now pitching.
  
  Brandt strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spencer vs. Singleton
  
  Spencer strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodgers vs. Singleton
  
  Rodgers hits a fly ball into right field. Thomson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Banks vs. Antonelli
  
  Banks strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomson vs. Antonelli
  
  Thomson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Moryn vs. Antonelli
  
  Moryn strikes out. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Averill vs. Antonelli
  
  Averill hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Thomson moves to third. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Dark vs. Antonelli
  
  Al Dark pinch hits for Jim Marshall.
  
  Dark takes first base on ball four. Averill moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 2 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Long vs. Miller
  
  Cal Neeman pinch hits for Elmer Singleton. Stu Miller now pitching. Dale Long pinch hits for Cal Neeman.
  
  Long hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Thomson scores. Averill moves to third. Dark moves to second. View Play 
• Cubs, 3 - Giants, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Taylor vs. Miller
  
  Taylor hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Taylor for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/31/1959 -- Chicago at San Francisco (D)

  Chicago            AB  R  H RBI    San Francisco      AB  R  H RBI
Taylor T, 2b          5  1  2  1   Davenport J, 3b       4  1  2  1   
Altman G, cf          4  0  0  0   Kirkland W, rf        3  0  1  0   
Jackson R, 3b         3  0  0  0   Alou F, rf            0  0  0  0   
Banks E, ss           4  1  1  0   Mays W, cf            3  0  1  1   
Thomson B, rf         3  1  1  1   Cepeda O, 1b          4  0  0  0   
Moryn W, lf           3  0  0  0   Wagner L, lf          2  0  0  0   
Averill E, c          4  0  1  0   Brandt J, lf          1  0  0  0   
Marshall J, 1b        2  0  0  0   Spencer D, 2b         3  1  0  0   
Dark A, ph            0  0  0  0   Rodgers A, ss         3  1  0  0   
Hobbie G, p           1  0  0  0   Schmidt B, c          2  2  1  1   
Buzhardt J, p         1  0  0  0   Antonelli J, p        3  1  1  3   
Goryl J, ph           1  0  0  0   Miller S, p           0  0  0  0   
Singleton E, p        0  0  0  0                                      
Neeman C, ph          0  0  0  0                                      
Long D, ph            1  0  1  1                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     32  3  6  3                        28  6  6  6

Chicago          010 000 011 --  3
San Francisco    040 011 00x --  6

  Chicago              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Hobbie G (L)          1.2  3  4  4  3  1
Buzhardt J            5.1  3  2  2  3  2
Singleton E           1.0  0  0  0  0  2

  San Francisco        IP  H  R ER BB SO
Antonelli J (W)       8.2  5  3  3  5 11
Miller S (S)          0.1  1  0  0  0  0

DP -- Chicago 2, San Francisco 1
LOB -- Chicago 7, San Francisco 4
2B -- Banks E, Thomson B, Antonelli J, Davenport J, Mays W
HR -- Schmidt B, Taylor T
SB -- Mays W
T -- 2:25
A -- 21828

    

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