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tdneu99 · 09-04-2018, 09:25 PM

The Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-4, at Wrigley Field. Chicago shortstop Ivan de Jesus earned player of the game honors. He banged out 1 single and 1 double, while driving in 2 runs. With the victory, the Cubs record now stands at 43-61.

The Cubs got a big at-bat from left fielder Bill Buckner. For the game, Buckner was 1 for 5 with a home run. In the bottom of the third, with the bases empty, he stroked a solo home run. His 8th home run of the season gave Chicago a 3-2 lead.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," de Jesus told the Chicago Gazette.

Kingman homered off RHP Mark Littell.

BOTTOM OF THE 2ND
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 378 ft

Season HR #28 - Career HR #255

09-04-2018, 09:25 PM	#302
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/01/1978 - Cubs Roll Over Cardinals, 9-4 The Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-4, at Wrigley Field. Chicago shortstop Ivan de Jesus earned player of the game honors. He banged out 1 single and 1 double, while driving in 2 runs. With the victory, the Cubs record now stands at 43-61. The Cubs got a big at-bat from left fielder Bill Buckner. For the game, Buckner was 1 for 5 with a home run. In the bottom of the third, with the bases empty, he stroked a solo home run. His 8th home run of the season gave Chicago a 3-2 lead. "If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," de Jesus told the Chicago Gazette. Kingman homered off RHP Mark Littell. BOTTOM OF THE 2ND Count: 1-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 378 ft Season HR #28 - Career HR #255