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05/31/1981 - Cubs Nip Mets, 5-4, Despite Kong's 2 Homers
New York got a terrific performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, but it wasn't enough to beat the Chicago Cubs. Chicago won the Shea Stadium contest, 5-4. Kingman was the player of the game despite being on the losing side. He went 2 for 5 with 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. Ken Kravec earned the win to go to 2-3. He allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits, with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. The Cubs bumped their record to 27-18 with this latest triumph.
A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the top of the seventh, with the game tied, Ken Reitz was at the plate when Chicago scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Cubs to go in front, 5-4.
"We'll put this win in our pocket and go after the next one," said Reitz.
BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 372 ft
BOTTOM OF THE 5TH
Count: 1-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 343 ft
Season HR #9 & #10 - Career HR #387 & #388
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