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07/02/1978 - Kingman goes 3-for-3 in Cubs Win
Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman was a significant contributor in his team's 7-4 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 3 for 3 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for Chicago. Lynn McGlothen earned the win to go to 1-3. He allowed 3 earned runs on 6 hits, with 4 walks and 7 strikeouts. Chicago, at 27-50, sits in last place in the NL East Division.
Kingman contributed a big hit, a 2-run home run, for Chicago in the bottom of the fourth. With his team trailing 1-0, Kingman took a fastball from LHP Steve Carlton and stroked the home run to right. His 24th home run of the season allowed the Cubs to leap in front, 2-1.
"You can't get too high when things go well, or too low when things go bad. Right now, I'm just happy we got the win," Kingman told the Chicago Gazette.
BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 401 ft
Season HR #24 - Career HR #251
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