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tdneu99 · 09-04-2018, 10:32 PM

Chicago got a strong outing from Rick Reuschel as the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 3-1, at Wrigley Field. Reuschel picked up the win for Chicago, going 7.1 innings. He gave up 1 run on 5 hits. He now sports a record of 4-1. Bruce Sutter notched his 26th save in 27 chances.

The Cubs got a big at-bat from first baseman Dave Kingman. For the game, Kingman went 1 for 3 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the first, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a 3-run home run off RHP Mario Soto. His 35th home run of the season gave Chicago a 3-0 lead.

"At the end of the day, it's always about your starting pitcher," said Chicago skipper.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 3-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 453 ft

Season HR #35 - Career HR #262

09-04-2018, 10:32 PM	#309
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/17/1978 - Cubs Stymie Cincinnati, Take 3-1 Win Chicago got a strong outing from Rick Reuschel as the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 3-1, at Wrigley Field. Reuschel picked up the win for Chicago, going 7.1 innings. He gave up 1 run on 5 hits. He now sports a record of 4-1. Bruce Sutter notched his 26th save in 27 chances. The Cubs got a big at-bat from first baseman Dave Kingman. For the game, Kingman went 1 for 3 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the first, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a 3-run home run off RHP Mario Soto. His 35th home run of the season gave Chicago a 3-0 lead. "At the end of the day, it's always about your starting pitcher," said Chicago skipper. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 3-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 453 ft Season HR #35 - Career HR #262