[Nick Soulis]

Series #118



1908 Chicago Cubs
Record: 99-55
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Frank Chance
Ball Park: West Side Grounds
WAR Leader: Mordecai Brown (9.1)
Franchise Record: 5-6
Hall of Famers: (4)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1908.shtml

1964 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 92-70
Finish: 2nd in NL
Manager: Gene Mauch
Ball Park: Connie Mack Stadium
WAR Leader: Dick Allen (8.8)
Franchise Record: 2-8
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1964.shtml
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No Redemption For 64 Phillies
Champion Cubs Close Door With Dominant Pitching



Game 1
At West Side Grounds
1964 Philadelphia Phillies 2
1908 Chicago Cubs 4
WP: O. Overal (1-0) LP: C. Short (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Orval Overall (9 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 140 P)
1908 Cubs Lead Series 1-0

In the opening game of their best-of-seven series, the 1908 Chicago Cubs secured a solid 4-2 victory over the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies at the historic West Side Grounds. Cubs' right-hander Orval Overall delivered a masterful performance, pitching a complete game and allowing just two earned runs on six hits while striking out eight. The Cubs' offense was highlighted by key extra-base hits, including a double from Frank Chance and a triple by Jimmy Sheckard, who each contributed to the run tally. Despite a late two-run rally in the ninth inning by the Phillies, they fell short, unable to overcome the early lead built by the Cubs. With this win, the Cubs take a 1-0 lead in the series, showcasing a blend of stellar pitching and timely hitting. The series continues tomorrow at the same venue, where the Phillies will look to bounce back.

Game 2
At West Side Grounds
1964 Philadelphia Phillies 1
1908 Chicago Cubs 2
WP: M. Brown (1-0) LP: J. Bunning (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Mordecai Brown (9 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 111 P)
1908 Cubs Lead Series 2-0

In a thrilling conclusion to Game 2 of the best-of-seven series, the 1908 Chicago Cubs edged out the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies with a dramatic 2-1 walk-off victory. The Cubs' ace, Mordecai Brown, pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on eight hits and striking out two. The Phillies managed to score their lone run in the second inning, but the Cubs tied it up in the fifth. The game remained deadlocked until the bottom of the ninth, when Brown himself became the hero, hitting a run-scoring single off Phillies' pitcher Jim Bunning to secure the win. Brown’s all-around performance highlighted a day of strong pitching and timely hitting, propelling the Cubs to a 2-0 lead in the series. The series now shifts to Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia for Game 3, where the Phillies will seek to rally back on their home turf.

Game 3
At Connie Mack Stadium
1908 Chicago Cubs 3
1964 Philadelphia Phillies 0
WP: J. Pfiester (1-0) LP: C. McLish (0-1)
HE: None
POG: Jack Pfeister (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 113 P)
1908 Cubs Lead Series 3-0

In a crucial Game 3 of the best-of-seven series at Connie Mack Stadium, the 1908 Chicago Cubs secured a dominant 3-0 victory over the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies, extending their series lead to 3-0. The Cubs' ace, Jack Pfiester, delivered a masterful performance, pitching a complete game shutout while allowing just five hits and striking out five. The Cubs capitalized in the fourth inning with a trio of runs, highlighted by Johnny Evers’ RBI single. Despite solid efforts from Phillies' starter Cal McLish, who also went the distance, Philadelphia's four defensive errors and an ineffective offense sealed their fate. With this win, the Cubs are now just one victory away from sweeping the series.

Game 4
At Connie Mack Stadium
1908 Chicago Cubs 1
1964 Philadelphia Phillies 9
WP: C. Short (1-1) LP: O. Overall (1-1)
HE: None
POG: Chris Short (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 102 P)
1908 Cubs Lead Series 3-1

In Game 4 of the best-of-seven series at Connie Mack Stadium, the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies kept their hopes alive with a decisive 9-1 victory over the 1908 Chicago Cubs. Phillies' left-hander Chris Short delivered a masterful performance, pitching a complete game and allowing just one unearned run on five hits. The Cubs were stifled offensively, managing their lone run in the sixth inning. Meanwhile, the Phillies broke the game open with a six-run eighth inning, highlighted by Richie Allen's three-RBI double. Despite the loss, the Cubs still lead the series 3-1. The series will continue tomorrow in Philadelphia.

Game 5
At Connie Mack Stadium
1908 Chicago Cubs 7
1964 Philadelphia Phillies 0
WP: M. Brown (2-0) LP: J. Bunning (0-2)
HE: None
POG: M. Brown (9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 129 P)

In a resounding display of pitching mastery and timely hitting, the 1908 Chicago Cubs clinched the series against the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies with a decisive 7-0 victory at Connie Mack Stadium. The Cubs' ace, Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, was untouchable, scattering six hits over nine scoreless innings while striking out two and walking one. The Cubs broke the game open with a three-run third inning and put the contest out of reach with a four-run explosion in the eighth, highlighted by Frank Schulte's clutch two-run double. Offensively, the Cubs were led by Johnny Evers, who went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI, and Frank Chance, who added two hits and two RBIs. With this win, the Cubs wrapped up the series 4-1, . Celebrations erupted both on the field and in the clubhouse as Chicago savored the triumph, while Philadelphia's manager Gene Mauch acknowledged the Cubs' well-deserved victory.

1908 Chicago Cubs Win Series 4 Games To 1

Series MVP:

(2-0, 0.50 ERA, 18 IP, 2 BB, 4 K, 0.89 WHIP, 1 ER, 2 CG)