This Day in Chicago Cubs History
June 23, 1984
The Sandberg Game
Ryne Sandberg hits game tying home runs in both the 8th and 9th innings off the Cardinals, Bruce Sutter. Dave Owen gets the walk-off single in the 11th inning as Cubs defeat the Cardinals 12-11.
June 24, 2014
Jake Arrieta retires 18 straight Reds until Billy Hamilton singles. Cubs defeat the Reds 7-3 at Wrigley Field.
June 20, 2007
Sammy Sosa hits 600th career HR vs Cubs & Jason Marquis who was wearing the same number (21).
June 19, 2003
Kyle Farnsworth in one of the more memorable fights in Cubs history
June 3, 1971
Ken Holtzman no-hits the Reds, 1-0 and scores the only run of the game.
May 6, 1998
At the age of 20 years old and in just his 5th MLB start, Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to set a NL record at the time and to this day is still tied as the most strikeouts in a game in MLB history.
His Game Score for this game is 105. Into the 2018 season, this game score remains the best Game Score for a nine inning game in MLB history.
More detailed recap of this historic Cubs game
May 7, 2010
What a great debut for Starlin Castro. The 20 year old shortstop begins his career with a 6 RBI game at Great American Ballpark against the Reds. Cubs win 14-7 as Mike Fontenot also hits a Grand Slam.
May 12, 1970
It doesn't get much better in Cubs baseball than Jack Brickhouse calling an Ernie Banks home run, especially Bank's 500th career home run!!
May 15, 1960
In his first start for the Cubs, Don Cardwell makes a good impression throwing a no-hitter against Stan Musial and the St. Louis Cardinals. Check out Moose Moryn's catch to end it!!!!!
On April 25, 1976, the year of the America Bicentennial, Rick Monday saved the American Flag from being burned at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Rick Monday Saves the American Flag
I attended a Cubs game in Milwaukee and witnessed something I doubt I will ever see again. A runner stealing 2nd base and getting caught stealing 2nd base in the same inning. Here's the video!!
A few Cubs opening days that I really like. Enjoy!!
April 12, 1960
This one was a Cubs loss, but an exciting and historic game as the Dodgers defeat the Cubs 3-2 in 11 innings on a walk off pinch hit home run by Chuck Essegian off Don Elston. Don Drysdale pitched a complete game and struck out 14 batters. And Don Zimmer hit a home run in his first at bat as a Cub.
April 6, 1971
In a battle between future Hall of Famer's, Fergie Jenkins outduels Bob Gibson as the Cubs defeat the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field 2-1 in ten innings. Another future Hall of Famer, Billy Williams hits a walk off home run off Gibson to defeat the rival, Cardinals. Ernie Banks does not start his first cubs opening day game since 1953
Chicago Cubs Opening Days-1970s
April 5, 1988
In a wild season opener in Atlanta, the Cubs defeat the Braves 10-9, the teams combined for 7 home runs in the game, Jody Davis, Leon Durham and Shawon Dunston homered for the Cubs. The Cubs came from behind to score 2 runs in the ninth inning and won the game in the 13th inning on a sacrifice fly by Manny Trillo.
Chicago Cubs Opening Days-1980s
April 4, 1994
Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes hits 3 home runs, but it is not enough to help the Cubs win the game as the Cubs lose to the New York Mets 12-8 in a day when the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field. Hillary Clinton throws out the first pitch. Rhodes only hits 5 more home runs in his career with the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Opening Days-1990s
April 4, 2005
The Cubs defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-6 led by Derrek Lee who was 4 for 6 with a home run, 2 double and drove in 5 runs on his way to a great season that saw him win his first batting title.
Add 2nd year in a row with 16 runs
April 5, 2015
Wrigley Field opens the season with a night game for the first time in team history. The team also unveils their new video boards. The renovations also had many fans waiting in lines to the restrooms. I know-I was one of them. It was also the first opening day at Wrigley after the death of Cubs great Ernie Banks and the team had pictures of Banks all over the bleachers that were being renovated as well. It is also the Cubs debut of free agent pitcher, Jon Lester. Lester pitched alright, but Cardinals pitcher, Adam Wainwright was better as he shut out the Cubs for a 3-0 Cardinals victory. Jason Heyward has 3 hits in his Cardinals debut and Matt Holliday drives in 2 runs for the Cardinals.
Awards season
Well, there shouldn't be a lot of off-season awards for the Cubs this season. Jason Heyward did get his 2nd straight Gold Glove with the Cubs and his 5th overall.
Check out past Cubs award winners:
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Ben Zobrist's big 10th inning hit in Game 7
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Mike Montgomery gets the final out.
David Ross being carried off the field after Cubs victory in Game 7
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2015 Cubs Walk-off victories
July 18
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July 12, 1945
Cubs win their 11th straight game and defeat Braves 3-1 at Wrigley Field. Hank Wyse pitches a complete game 3-hitter to get the victory.
July 12, 1946
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs defeat the Dodgers 13-2. Peanuts Lowrey hits a home run and drives in 7 runs.
July 12, 1964
In Game 1 of a doubleader, Cubs score 4 runs in bottom of the ninth inning for a walk-off comeback victory to defeat Braves 6-3. Billy Williams 2-out, 3-3un home run is the walk-off hit. Bob Buhl pitches a complete game to earn the win.
July 12, 1984
Steve Trout (Cubs) & Alejandro Pena (Dodgers), both pitch 8 strong innings. Cubs defeat Dodgers 3-2 in 10 innings on Ryne Sandberg's walk-off HR off Tom Niedenfuer.
July 12, 1998
At County Stadium in Milwaukee, Cubs defeat the Brewers 3-0. Scott Servais homers and drives in all 3 Cubs runs and Mark Clark pitches a 3-hit complete game shutout.
July 12, 2002
Cubs defeat the Marlins 5-4 in 16 innings. Cubs RP pitch 9 scoreless innings (4 by joe Borowski). Angel Echeverria gets walk-off RBI single driving in Corey Patterson.July 12, 2008
Cubs blow a 7-0 lead as Giants score 2 in 8th and 5 in 9th, but Reed Johnson wins it for Cubs with a walk-off RBI single in 11th inning. Cubs defeat the Giants 8-7 at Wrigley Field.
July 12, 2008
Cubs blow a 7-0 lead as Giants score 2 in 8th and 5 in 9th, but Reed Johnson wins it for Cubs with a walk-off RBI single in 11th inning. Cubs defeat the Giants 8-7 at Wrigley Field.
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July 13, 1936
Bill Lee shuts out the Giants & Carl Hubbell 1-0 at Wrigley Field.
July 13, 1958
Lee Walls gets 7 consecutive hits in a DH sweep of the Phillies at Wrigley Field.
July 13, 1962
Cal Koonce pitches a one-hit complete game shutout against the Reds at Wrigley Field. Ron Santo drives in the only Cubs run on a sacrifice fly.
July 13, 1969
In the 1st game of a doubleheader, Ron Santo homers and Ken Holtzman pitches a 4-hit complete game shutout as the Cubs defeat the Phillies 6-0 at Wrigley Field.
July 13, 2008
Cubs send 8 players to 2008 All star game. Carlos Marmol replaced injured Kerry Wood. Ryan Dempster, Kosuke Fukudome, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, Geovany Soto & Carlos Zambrano are all-stars as well.
July 13, 2012
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs defeat the Dbacks 8-1. Alfonso Soriano
goes 4 for 4 with 3 runs scored, 2 home runs, 2 doubles & 5 RBI.
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July 14, 1958
Cubs come back multiple times after trailing early 9-3, the team scores 4 runs in 9th inning to tie the game 9-9. In the 11th inning, the Pirates score a run to take a 10-9 lead, but Moose Moryn's double drives in both Sammy Taylor & Ernie Banks for an 11-10 Cubs walk-off victory at Wrigley Field.
July 14, 1969
Bill Hands shuts out the Mets and Tom Seaver 1-0 at Wrigley Field.
July 14, 1972
Cubs score 3 runs in 9th inning. Jose Cardenal has an RBI double, Glenn Beckert's RBI single ties it and Paul Popovich wins it with a walk-off RBI single. Rick Monday, Billy Williams & Carment Fanzone all homer for the Cubs as Cubs defeat the Braves 9-8.
July 14, 2005
Mark Prior & Ryan Dempster combine on a 2-hitter as the Cubs defeat the Pirates 5-1 at Wrigley Field.
July 14
Happy birthday to former Cubs pitcher and announcer, Steve Stone.
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July 15, 1975
Bill Madlock's 2-run, bases loaded, 9th inning single gives the NL a 5-3 lead as NL defeats AL 6-3. Madlock shares game MVP honors with Mets pitcher, Jon Matlack.
July 15, 1993
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs defeat the Rockies 1-0. Mike Morgan pitches a 5-hit complete game shutout. Cubs score an unearned run on Steve Beuchele's RBI double.
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July 16
Happy birthday to Lee Elia.
July 16, 1952
Cubs defeat Boston Braves 3-2 at Wrigley Field in 13 innings.
Cubs trail into the 9th inning 2-1 when Bruce Edwards ties the game with a 2-out, RBI single off Warren Spahn.
Dutch Leonard pitches 4 scoreless relief innings to allow the Cubs, Phil Cavaretta to win it for Cubs with a wallk-off RBI single in the 13th inning. Cubs defeat the Boston Braves 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
July 16, 1958
Cubs get come from behind victories in both ends of a doubleheader against Reds.
GM1 Bobby Thomson drives in Lee Walls & Ernie Banks with a 2-run double for a walk-off 5-4 victory in Game 1 of a doubleheader.
GM2 Cubs come back in Game 2 to win 7-5. This time the 3-run rally was in the 8th inning.
July 16, 1967
At Candlestick Park in San Francisco, the Cubs sweep a doubleheader over the Giants. In Game 1, Ernie Banks hits a 3-run home run, Adolfo Phillips hits a grand slam and Ray Culp pitches a 6-hit complete game shutout.
In Game 2, Ernie Banks homers again and Ron Santo's 9th inning sacrifice fly gives the Cubs a 3-2 win.
July 16, 2000
At Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, the Cubs defeat the Royals 10-7. Sammy Sosa homers twice and drives in 4 runs.
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July 17
Happy birthday to Don Kessinger.
He played shortstop for the Cubs from 1964-1975 and was an All-Star 6 times and won 2 Gold Gloves.
July 17, 1956
Trailing 2-0 into the bottom of the 9th inning, Cubs tie the game on Hobie Landrith's home run & Ernie Banks RBI single.
Turk Lown pitches 7 scoreless innings for the Cubs to allow Gene Baker to win it for the Cubs with a walk-off RBI single in the 16th inning for a 3-2 Cubs victory over the Phillies at Wrigley Field.
July 17, 1959
Art Ceccerelli pitches a 6-hit shutout and scores the only run of the game as the Cubs defeat the Reds 1-0 at Wrigley Field.
July 17, 1966
In 2nd game of a doubleheader, the Cubs defeat Cardinals 7-2 as Billy Williams hits for the cycle with a single, double, triple, home run, 4 runs scored and 2 RBI. Ken Holtzman gets the victory and Fergie Jenkins pithces a perfect 2 innings in relief to earn a Save.
July 17, 1968
In the 1st game of a doubleheader at Connie Mack Stadium, the Cubs defeat the Phillies 8-4. Ernie Banks goes 3 for 5 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI.
July 17, 1983
At Dodger Stadium, the Cubs defeat the Dodgers 10-0. Dickie Noles pitches a 7-hit complete game shutout.
July 17, 1984
Keith Moreland homers twice in a 6-5 loss to the Padres at Wrigley Field.
July 17, 2004
At Wrigley Field, Cubs defeat the Brewers 5-0. Greg Maddux pitches a 6-hit complete game shutout.
July 17
The birthday of Cubs radio announcer I grew up listening to, Lou Boudreau. Boudreau began announcing Cubs games in 1958. Managed the team in 1960 and went back to the booth announcing Cubs games until 1987.
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