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NOLL/SOLL  >   2003 Sr American  >   Game Summary

Game Summary
Result Astros 4 at Cubbies 5
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Scheduled 4/12/2003 4:00p Astros
Location Front Caldecott Cubbies
ReScheduled 5/1/2003 5:00p
ReSched Location Bushrod 2
Game Type Normal
Game Summary Please see Team Summaries, below
Team Summaries Cubbies Notes:
The Cubs and Astros played one of the best games of the year on Thursday evening. The Cubs defense was solid all over the diamond, especially at shortstop. Jackson R. had an excellent game, recording a total of six put-outs. One was a major league hard shot that he one hopped and blocked with his chest. With the bases loaded in the top of the sixth and the Cubs clinging to a 3-2 lead, Josh WW made a great catch, running in from right field for the third out. Chris OF. also had a great game on the mound. Six innings, 8 K's, 3 hits, 4 walks and only two unearned runs. Chris also saved the day with his bat in the bottom of the seventh. With runners on first and second, one out, down 4-3, Chris hit a double to bring in Jackson R. and send pinch runnner Jon S. to third, who then came home on an errant throw, to win the game.

An excellent game overall and a great way for the Cubs to break out of their slump.

Astros Notes:
Astro bats were left in the rack for the most part, though the Big Dog got a clutch hit in the top of the 7th to give the Astros their first lead at 4-3. But timely Cubbie hitting and Astro miscues doomed the 'Stros to their first defeat...