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tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:50 PM

The Chicago Cubs had to overcome a big game from New York first baseman Dave Kingman to leave Wrigley Field with a 7-6 victory. Kingman went 3-4 with a home run off LHP Geoff Zahn, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. The winner was Chicago reliever Tom Dettore, now 3-2. The loser was Tom Hall. Chicago is now 47-58, while New York is 49-52.

Bill Madlock hit a run-scoring triple off Tom Hall in the bottom of the ninth, which put the Cubs in front, 7-6. Madlock had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 5.

"It was a nice win for our side today," said Cubs manager . "Not perfect, but we'll take it."

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft

Season HR #26 - Career HR #130

08-25-2018, 04:50 PM	#162
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	07/27/1975 - Cubs Raise Rally Flag, Beat New York, 7-6 The Chicago Cubs had to overcome a big game from New York first baseman Dave Kingman to leave Wrigley Field with a 7-6 victory. Kingman went 3-4 with a home run off LHP Geoff Zahn, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. The winner was Chicago reliever Tom Dettore, now 3-2. The loser was Tom Hall. Chicago is now 47-58, while New York is 49-52. Bill Madlock hit a run-scoring triple off Tom Hall in the bottom of the ninth, which put the Cubs in front, 7-6. Madlock had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 5. "It was a nice win for our side today," said Cubs manager . "Not perfect, but we'll take it." TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 2-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft Season HR #26 - Career HR #130