Dave Kingman Career Redux - Page 17

tdneu99 · 09-04-2018, 10:43 PM

He outperformed his IRL AVG and OBP slightly, and was very close on SLG %. Kong significantly outperformed his IRL total numbers based on playing every day by +19 HR and +55 RBI:

And in terms of historical accuracy, all green again:

tdneu99 · 09-04-2018, 10:51 PM

Here is how the replay playoffs worked out:

The AL got the team right, with the Yankees and Royals squaring off, but in this case KC advanced. The NL was represented by two different teams. Graphic courtesy Wikipedia.

tdneu99 · 09-04-2018, 11:22 PM

NL Silver Slugger for 1B went to...Dale Murphy. Huh?

And NL MVP went to Cesar Cedeno...

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:17 PM

The Chicago Cubs downed the St. Louis Cardinals, 20-8, at Wrigley Field. Dave Kingman led the way, going 2-for-2 for Chicago. The Cardinals fall to 5-7 and continue their wobbly start to the 1979 season.

Early in the game, Kingman had a 2-run home run for Chicago off RHP Mark Littell. He later homered again off RHP Mark Littell to put the Cubs on top, 5-3.

"Enjoyed this one," Kingman told the Chicago Citizen. "But it's back to work tomorrow."

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 384 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 0-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 381 ft

Season HR #1 and #2 - Career HR #275 and #276

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:20 PM

Rodney Scott left his imprint on the 7-2 Montreal win against the Chicago Cubs. Scott, who is tied for 4th in the NL in stolen bases with 5, was 4-6 with 4 singles. He drove in 4 runs. The Cubs fall to 7-7 and continue their uneasy start to the 1979 season.

With Montreal leading 1-0 in the top of the fourth, Scott hit a fastball from Lynn McGlothen for a run-scoring single. It was his 9th hit of the season and put the Expos ahead, 2-0.

"We cashed in when we had the chance," said Montreal manager .

Kingman homered late off LHP Ross Grimsley Jr.

BOTTOM OF THE 8TH
Count: 0-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 422 ft

Season HR #3 - Career HR #277

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:23 PM

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Houston Astros, 5-4, in NL action at Wrigley Field. Bill Buckner received player of the game honors. The 11-year veteran was 2 for 4 with 2 home runs. Mike Krukow was the winning pitcher. Over 7.2 innings, he allowed 4 runs on 7 hits, with 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. The Astros fall to 6-11 and continue their unimpressive start to the 1979 season.

Barry Foote's at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning was a big one for Chicago. Coming to bat with one out, a runner on 3rd and Chicago leading 4-2, the catcher reached on an error by the SS, driving in 1 run.

Kingman homered off RHP J R Richard.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 377 ft

Season HR #4 - Career HR #278

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:26 PM

Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman was a significant contributor in his team's 15-2 triumph over the Houston Astros. He went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs off RHP Ken Forsch and a walk, while scoring 3 times and driving in 5 for Chicago. Dennis Lamp got credit for the win, improving to 2-1. He allowed 1 run on 7 hits in 8 innings. The Astros, now 6-12, continue their slow start.

Kingman contributed a big hit, a 3-run home run, for Chicago in the bottom of the first. With his team trailing 1-0, Kingman took a changeup from Ken Forsch and stroked the home run to right-center. His 5th home run of the season allowed the Cubs to leap in front, 3-1.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 0-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 397 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 0-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 392 ft

Season HR #5 and #6 - Career HR #279 and #280

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:30 PM

The Atlanta Braves overcame a good performance by Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman to knock off Chicago, 15-6, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Kingman belted 2 home runs, both off RHP Tommy Boggs, while adding 4 RBI and scoring twice. Tommy Boggs, who went 6.1 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with 6 runs on 8 hits, while walking 4 and striking out 2. His record now stands at 2-3. The Cubs drop to 9-9 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1979 season.

Jeff Burroughs, who is tied for 10th in the NL in home runs with 4, aided the Atlanta cause with a 2-run single in the bottom of the second. For the game, the right fielder was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 362 ft

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 338 ft

Season HR #7 and #8 - Career HR #281 and #282

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:36 PM

A 3-RBI performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, who is a two-time All-Star, led the Chicago Cubs to a 16-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. The Braves fall to 9-17 and continue their unimpressive start to the 1979 season.

Early in the game, Kingman had a 2-run home run for Chicago off RHP Phil Niekro. It was his 9th home run of the season and put the Cubs on top, 2-0. He later hit his second longball of the game off RHP Rick Mahler.

"Getting a lot of baserunners and getting some timely hits, it's a good combination," said Kingman.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 0-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 7TH
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 379 ft

Season HR #9 and #10 - Career HR #283 and #284

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:39 PM

The Chicago Cubs grabbed a 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field. Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman was 2 for 5 with a home run off LHP Larry McWilliams, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once to earn player of the game honors. The Braves fall to 9-18 and continue their lackluster start to the 1979 season.

Scot Thompson, who is rated as the 65th best prospect by BNN, aided the Chicago cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the first. For the game, the right fielder was 4 for 4 with 4 singles.

"Winning the game is always the first objective," Kingman said.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 0-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 386 ft

Season HR #11 - Career HR #285

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:43 PM

The Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros, 4-3, at Astrodome. The win was largely due to the efforts of first baseman Dave Kingman, who captured player of the game honors. He was 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Bruce Sutter picked up the save for Chicago, his 6th of the year. The Astros drop to 12-25 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1979 season.

Kingman had a game-changing single in the top of the sixth. On a 1-0 fastball from Bert Roberge, he banged a run-scoring single to right, giving the Cubs a 2-1 lead. It was the 32nd hit of the year for Kingman. He had earlier homered off RHP J R Richard.

"I like the grit of this ballclub," Kingman said.

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 3-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft

Season HR #12 - Career HR #286

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:46 PM

The Philadelphia Phillies powered past the Chicago Cubs, 9-7, at Wrigley Field. Pete Rose Sr went 3 for 5 with 3 singles. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2, to lead the charge. Nino Espinosa, who went 7 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with 4 runs on 10 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 2. His record now stands at 5-3. Philadelphia is now riding a 3-game win streak.

Pete Mackanin hit a 2-run double off Donnie Moore in the top of the eighth, which put the Phillies in front, 6-4. In addition to the double, Mackanin had 1 single and 1 walk, while going 2 for 4.

Rose Sr called the triumph "a good team win."

Kingman homered off RHP Nino Espinosa.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 2-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 372 ft

Season HR #13 - Career HR #287

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:49 PM

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up a win at Wrigley Field, knocking off the Chicago Cubs, 5-1. On the mound for Philadelphia was right-hander Jack Kucek, who played a pivotal role in the win. Kucek, now 3-2, was the winner. In 6 innings, he gave up 3 hits, while striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing no earned runs. Philadelphia has now won 4 in a row.

Manny Trillo drove in one run for Philadelphia. The 28-year old second baseman had a key at-bat in the top of the sixth. With one out and the bases loaded, he broke a 0-0 tie with a run-scoring sacrifice fly off Mike Krukow. It was his 14th RBI of the season.

Kucek expressed little emotion after the game. "Every game we win now," he said, "is one less win we'll need to get in the end.

Kigman homered off RHP Warren Brusstar to avoid the shutout.

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH
Count: 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 382 ft

Season HR #14 - career HR #288

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:51 PM

Chicago starter Dennis Lamp pitched effectively against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. The right-hander led his team to a 3-1 win. The Cubs bumped their record to 19-17 with this latest triumph.

The Cubs got a big at-bat from left fielder Bill Buckner. For the game, Buckner went 2 for 3 with a double and a walk, while adding 2 RBI. In the bottom of the third, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a 2-run double. His 10th double of the season gave Chicago a 2-1 lead.

"We put it together today and came out with the win," Buckner said in postgame remarks. "That's the main thing."

Kingman homered off RHP Joe H Coleman.

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 392 ft

Season HR #15 - Career HR #289

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:54 PM

It was a fun time at Shea Stadium, where the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets tangled.

The New York Mets stymied the Chicago Cubs, 4-2, at Shea Stadium. Joel Youngblood, who had a good day at the plate, was named player of the game. He went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for New York. Dale Murray nailed down his 5th save.

Barry Foote had a chance to do some damage in the top of the ninth. With Chicago trailing 4-1, Chicago had runners on 1st and 3rd. Foote hit into a double play. But it was not enough. Chicago would not finish the comeback.

New York currently is in last place in the NL East Division at 17-22.

Kingman took RHP Mike Scott deep.

TOP OF THE 9TH
Count: 2-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 411 ft

Season HR #16 - Career HR #290

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 01:58 PM

Dave Kingman had a good game, but he could not keep the Chicago Cubs from falling, 5-4, to the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium. The Chicago first baseman went 4-4 with 2 home runs off RHP Dick Ruthven, and 2 singles, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2 in the loss. Chicago's current losing streak has reached 5 games.

The Phillies got a big at-bat from second baseman Manny Trillo. For the game, Trillo was 2-5 with 2 singles. In the bottom of the tenth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 35th hit of the season gave Philadelphia a 5-4 lead.

TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 371 ft

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 3-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 361 ft

Season HR #17 and #18 - Career HR #291 and #292

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 02:01 PM

The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 11-3, at Veterans Stadium. The Cubs got a fine performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, who captured player of the game honors. He went 3 for 5 with a home run off RHP Warren Brusstar and a double. He scored 3 times and drove in 2. The Cubs' win now puts them at 21-23.

Chicago used the clutch hitting of Ivan de Jesus to capture the win. The shortstop drilled a 2-run double in the top of the second inning to give the Cubs the lead, 4-0. For the game, de Jesus had 1 single and 2 doubles in 5 at-bats.

de Jesus told a Chicago Citizen reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win.

TOP OF THE 7TH
Count: 0-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 374 ft

Season HR #19 - Career HR #293

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 02:04 PM

The Chicago Cubs got a superb performance from third baseman Steve R Ontiveros, but the Pittsburgh Pirates still won the game, 6-3. Ontiveros was named the player of the game despite the loss. He was 2 for 2 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks. He scored 2 times. The save was Kent Tekulve's, his 9th. The winning streak has now reached 5 games for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. With one out, left fielder John Milner hit a 2-run home run that set the crowd abuzz.

"We took advantage of our opportunities," Milner told the Pittsburgh Herald. "It's as simple as that."

Kingman homered off RHP Don Robinson to continue his hot start to the season.

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 404 ft

Season HR #20 - Career HR #294

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 02:09 PM

Dave Kingman added some punch to the Chicago offense, helping them outmuscle the Pittsburgh Pirates, 16-7. In the game, Kingman, who leads the NL in runs scored with 43, belted 2 home runs (both off LHP John Candelaria), while scoring 4 times and driving in 6. Bill Caudill picked up the win in relief, improving his record to 1-0. Kent Tekulve was tagged with the loss. The Cubs' win now puts them at 23-25.

Steve Macko hit a 2-run double off Kent Tekulve in the top of the 14th, which put the Cubs in front, 9-7. In addition to the double, Macko had 1 single, while going 2 for 4.

Cubs manager wasn't all too pleased, despite the win, telling reporters that the performance highlighted some clear areas for improvement moving forward. He refused to be more specific, however. "I'm not gonna publicize our weaknesses," he said. "That stuff stays in the clubhouse."

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 398 ft

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 1-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 8RXD), Distance : 432 ft

Season HR #21 and #22 - Career HR #295 and #296

tdneu99 · 09-07-2018, 02:13 PM

With first baseman Mike Ivie leading the charge, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-8, at Wrigley Field. Ivie, who is tied for 6th in the NL in extra base hits with 23, was 4 for 6 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3. Reliever Phil Nastu picked up the win. His record improves to 1-0. Donnie Moore took the loss. The Giants bumped their record to 27-27 with this latest triumph.

San Francisco right fielder Hector Cruz delivered a grand slam home run in the top of the 12th. Overall, he went 3 for 6, including 1 home run, 1 single, and 1 double. He scored 2 runs and batted in 5.

"We got the victory," said Ivie. "That's all that matters at the end of the day."

Kingman homered twice off LHP Dave A Roberts.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 380 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 7TH
Count: 0-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 397 ft

Season HR #23 and #24 - Career HR #297 and #298

09-04-2018, 10:43 PM	#321
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1978 Final - Cont'd He outperformed his IRL AVG and OBP slightly, and was very close on SLG %. Kong significantly outperformed his IRL total numbers based on playing every day by +19 HR and +55 RBI: And in terms of historical accuracy, all green again:

09-04-2018, 10:51 PM	#322
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1978 Final - Cont'd Here is how the replay playoffs worked out: The AL got the team right, with the Yankees and Royals squaring off, but in this case KC advanced. The NL was represented by two different teams. Graphic courtesy Wikipedia.

09-04-2018, 11:22 PM	#323
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1978 Final - Cont'd - No Awards...Kingman Hosed Again NL Silver Slugger for 1B went to...Dale Murphy. Huh? And NL MVP went to Cesar Cedeno...

09-07-2018, 01:17 PM	#324
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/19/1979 - Multi-HR Day for Kingman as Cubs Overpower Cardinals, 20-8 The Chicago Cubs downed the St. Louis Cardinals, 20-8, at Wrigley Field. Dave Kingman led the way, going 2-for-2 for Chicago. The Cardinals fall to 5-7 and continue their wobbly start to the 1979 season. Early in the game, Kingman had a 2-run home run for Chicago off RHP Mark Littell. He later homered again off RHP Mark Littell to put the Cubs on top, 5-3. "Enjoyed this one," Kingman told the Chicago Citizen. "But it's back to work tomorrow." BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 384 ft BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 0-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 381 ft Season HR #1 and #2 - Career HR #275 and #276

09-07-2018, 01:20 PM	#325
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/22/1979 - Expos Win at Chicago, 7-2 Rodney Scott left his imprint on the 7-2 Montreal win against the Chicago Cubs. Scott, who is tied for 4th in the NL in stolen bases with 5, was 4-6 with 4 singles. He drove in 4 runs. The Cubs fall to 7-7 and continue their uneasy start to the 1979 season. With Montreal leading 1-0 in the top of the fourth, Scott hit a fastball from Lynn McGlothen for a run-scoring single. It was his 9th hit of the season and put the Expos ahead, 2-0. "We cashed in when we had the chance," said Montreal manager . Kingman homered late off LHP Ross Grimsley Jr. BOTTOM OF THE 8TH Count: 0-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 422 ft Season HR #3 - Career HR #277

09-07-2018, 01:23 PM	#326
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/24/1979 - Cubs Subdue Houston, 5-4 The Chicago Cubs defeated the Houston Astros, 5-4, in NL action at Wrigley Field. Bill Buckner received player of the game honors. The 11-year veteran was 2 for 4 with 2 home runs. Mike Krukow was the winning pitcher. Over 7.2 innings, he allowed 4 runs on 7 hits, with 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. The Astros fall to 6-11 and continue their unimpressive start to the 1979 season. Barry Foote's at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning was a big one for Chicago. Coming to bat with one out, a runner on 3rd and Chicago leading 4-2, the catcher reached on an error by the SS, driving in 1 run. Kingman homered off RHP J R Richard. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 1-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 377 ft Season HR #4 - Career HR #278

09-07-2018, 01:26 PM	#327
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/25/1979 - Astros Take Shellacking, Lose 15-2 to Cubs, Kingman Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman was a significant contributor in his team's 15-2 triumph over the Houston Astros. He went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs off RHP Ken Forsch and a walk, while scoring 3 times and driving in 5 for Chicago. Dennis Lamp got credit for the win, improving to 2-1. He allowed 1 run on 7 hits in 8 innings. The Astros, now 6-12, continue their slow start. Kingman contributed a big hit, a 3-run home run, for Chicago in the bottom of the first. With his team trailing 1-0, Kingman took a changeup from Ken Forsch and stroked the home run to right-center. His 5th home run of the season allowed the Cubs to leap in front, 3-1. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 0-0 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 397 ft BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 0-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 392 ft Season HR #5 and #6 - Career HR #279 and #280

09-07-2018, 01:30 PM	#328
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/27/1979 - Braves Win Big over Cubs The Atlanta Braves overcame a good performance by Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman to knock off Chicago, 15-6, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Kingman belted 2 home runs, both off RHP Tommy Boggs, while adding 4 RBI and scoring twice. Tommy Boggs, who went 6.1 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with 6 runs on 8 hits, while walking 4 and striking out 2. His record now stands at 2-3. The Cubs drop to 9-9 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1979 season. Jeff Burroughs, who is tied for 10th in the NL in home runs with 4, aided the Atlanta cause with a 2-run single in the bottom of the second. For the game, the right fielder was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 362 ft TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 338 ft Season HR #7 and #8 - Career HR #281 and #282

09-07-2018, 01:36 PM	#329
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/05/1979 - Cubs Shellac Braves, 16-0 A 3-RBI performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, who is a two-time All-Star, led the Chicago Cubs to a 16-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. The Braves fall to 9-17 and continue their unimpressive start to the 1979 season. Early in the game, Kingman had a 2-run home run for Chicago off RHP Phil Niekro. It was his 9th home run of the season and put the Cubs on top, 2-0. He later hit his second longball of the game off RHP Rick Mahler. "Getting a lot of baserunners and getting some timely hits, it's a good combination," said Kingman. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 0-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft BOTTOM OF THE 7TH Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 379 ft Season HR #9 and #10 - Career HR #283 and #284

09-07-2018, 01:39 PM	#330
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/06/1979 - Cubs Solve Braves, 6-3 The Chicago Cubs grabbed a 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field. Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman was 2 for 5 with a home run off LHP Larry McWilliams, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once to earn player of the game honors. The Braves fall to 9-18 and continue their lackluster start to the 1979 season. Scot Thompson, who is rated as the 65th best prospect by BNN, aided the Chicago cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the first. For the game, the right fielder was 4 for 4 with 4 singles. "Winning the game is always the first objective," Kingman said. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 0-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 386 ft Season HR #11 - Career HR #285

09-07-2018, 01:43 PM	#331
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/13/1979 - Cubs Win at Houston, 4-3 The Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros, 4-3, at Astrodome. The win was largely due to the efforts of first baseman Dave Kingman, who captured player of the game honors. He was 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Bruce Sutter picked up the save for Chicago, his 6th of the year. The Astros drop to 12-25 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1979 season. Kingman had a game-changing single in the top of the sixth. On a 1-0 fastball from Bert Roberge, he banged a run-scoring single to right, giving the Cubs a 2-1 lead. It was the 32nd hit of the year for Kingman. He had earlier homered off RHP J R Richard. "I like the grit of this ballclub," Kingman said. TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 3-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft Season HR #12 - Career HR #286

09-07-2018, 01:46 PM	#332
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/16/1979 - Phillies Get Close Win Over Cubs The Philadelphia Phillies powered past the Chicago Cubs, 9-7, at Wrigley Field. Pete Rose Sr went 3 for 5 with 3 singles. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2, to lead the charge. Nino Espinosa, who went 7 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with 4 runs on 10 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 2. His record now stands at 5-3. Philadelphia is now riding a 3-game win streak. Pete Mackanin hit a 2-run double off Donnie Moore in the top of the eighth, which put the Phillies in front, 6-4. In addition to the double, Mackanin had 1 single and 1 walk, while going 2 for 4. Rose Sr called the triumph "a good team win." Kingman homered off RHP Nino Espinosa. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 2-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 372 ft Season HR #13 - Career HR #287

09-07-2018, 01:49 PM	#333
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/17/1979 - Phillies Get Road Win, 5-1 The Philadelphia Phillies picked up a win at Wrigley Field, knocking off the Chicago Cubs, 5-1. On the mound for Philadelphia was right-hander Jack Kucek, who played a pivotal role in the win. Kucek, now 3-2, was the winner. In 6 innings, he gave up 3 hits, while striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing no earned runs. Philadelphia has now won 4 in a row. Manny Trillo drove in one run for Philadelphia. The 28-year old second baseman had a key at-bat in the top of the sixth. With one out and the bases loaded, he broke a 0-0 tie with a run-scoring sacrifice fly off Mike Krukow. It was his 14th RBI of the season. Kucek expressed little emotion after the game. "Every game we win now," he said, "is one less win we'll need to get in the end. Kigman homered off RHP Warren Brusstar to avoid the shutout. BOTTOM OF THE 9TH Count: 2-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 382 ft Season HR #14 - career HR #288

09-07-2018, 01:51 PM	#334
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/18/1979 - Victory Pushes Cubs Record to 19-17 Chicago starter Dennis Lamp pitched effectively against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. The right-hander led his team to a 3-1 win. The Cubs bumped their record to 19-17 with this latest triumph. The Cubs got a big at-bat from left fielder Bill Buckner. For the game, Buckner went 2 for 3 with a double and a walk, while adding 2 RBI. In the bottom of the third, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a 2-run double. His 10th double of the season gave Chicago a 2-1 lead. "We put it together today and came out with the win," Buckner said in postgame remarks. "That's the main thing." Kingman homered off RHP Joe H Coleman. BOTTOM OF THE 6TH Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 392 ft Season HR #15 - Career HR #289

09-07-2018, 01:54 PM	#335
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/22/1979 - Cubs Lose, 4-2, at Shea Stadium It was a fun time at Shea Stadium, where the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets tangled. The New York Mets stymied the Chicago Cubs, 4-2, at Shea Stadium. Joel Youngblood, who had a good day at the plate, was named player of the game. He went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for New York. Dale Murray nailed down his 5th save. Barry Foote had a chance to do some damage in the top of the ninth. With Chicago trailing 4-1, Chicago had runners on 1st and 3rd. Foote hit into a double play. But it was not enough. Chicago would not finish the comeback. New York currently is in last place in the NL East Division at 17-22. Kingman took RHP Mike Scott deep. TOP OF THE 9TH Count: 2-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 411 ft Season HR #16 - Career HR #290

09-07-2018, 01:58 PM	#336
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/25/1979 - Phillies Beat Cubs in Extras, Despite Big Game by Kingman Dave Kingman had a good game, but he could not keep the Chicago Cubs from falling, 5-4, to the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium. The Chicago first baseman went 4-4 with 2 home runs off RHP Dick Ruthven, and 2 singles, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2 in the loss. Chicago's current losing streak has reached 5 games. The Phillies got a big at-bat from second baseman Manny Trillo. For the game, Trillo was 2-5 with 2 singles. In the bottom of the tenth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 35th hit of the season gave Philadelphia a 5-4 lead. TOP OF THE 2ND Count: 1-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 371 ft TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 3-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 361 ft Season HR #17 and #18 - Career HR #291 and #292

09-07-2018, 02:01 PM	#337
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/27/1979 - Cubs Roll to 11-3 Win Over Phillies The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 11-3, at Veterans Stadium. The Cubs got a fine performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, who captured player of the game honors. He went 3 for 5 with a home run off RHP Warren Brusstar and a double. He scored 3 times and drove in 2. The Cubs' win now puts them at 21-23. Chicago used the clutch hitting of Ivan de Jesus to capture the win. The shortstop drilled a 2-run double in the top of the second inning to give the Cubs the lead, 4-0. For the game, de Jesus had 1 single and 2 doubles in 5 at-bats. de Jesus told a Chicago Citizen reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win. TOP OF THE 7TH Count: 0-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 374 ft Season HR #19 - Career HR #293

09-07-2018, 02:04 PM	#338
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/30/1979 - Pirates Stay Hot, Beat Cubs; Kingman Hits 20th Before End of May The Chicago Cubs got a superb performance from third baseman Steve R Ontiveros, but the Pittsburgh Pirates still won the game, 6-3. Ontiveros was named the player of the game despite the loss. He was 2 for 2 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks. He scored 2 times. The save was Kent Tekulve's, his 9th. The winning streak has now reached 5 games for Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. With one out, left fielder John Milner hit a 2-run home run that set the crowd abuzz. "We took advantage of our opportunities," Milner told the Pittsburgh Herald. "It's as simple as that." Kingman homered off RHP Don Robinson to continue his hot start to the season. TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 404 ft Season HR #20 - Career HR #294

09-07-2018, 02:09 PM	#339
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/31/1979 - Cubs Need Extra Frames to Get Past Pirates; Kong Clobbers 2 More Dave Kingman added some punch to the Chicago offense, helping them outmuscle the Pittsburgh Pirates, 16-7. In the game, Kingman, who leads the NL in runs scored with 43, belted 2 home runs (both off LHP John Candelaria), while scoring 4 times and driving in 6. Bill Caudill picked up the win in relief, improving his record to 1-0. Kent Tekulve was tagged with the loss. The Cubs' win now puts them at 23-25. Steve Macko hit a 2-run double off Kent Tekulve in the top of the 14th, which put the Cubs in front, 9-7. In addition to the double, Macko had 1 single, while going 2 for 4. Cubs manager wasn't all too pleased, despite the win, telling reporters that the performance highlighted some clear areas for improvement moving forward. He refused to be more specific, however. "I'm not gonna publicize our weaknesses," he said. "That stuff stays in the clubhouse." TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 398 ft TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 1-0 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 8RXD), Distance : 432 ft Season HR #21 and #22 - Career HR #295 and #296

09-07-2018, 02:13 PM	#340
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/02/1979 - Giants Win in Extras; Another Huge Day for Kingman With first baseman Mike Ivie leading the charge, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-8, at Wrigley Field. Ivie, who is tied for 6th in the NL in extra base hits with 23, was 4 for 6 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3. Reliever Phil Nastu picked up the win. His record improves to 1-0. Donnie Moore took the loss. The Giants bumped their record to 27-27 with this latest triumph. San Francisco right fielder Hector Cruz delivered a grand slam home run in the top of the 12th. Overall, he went 3 for 6, including 1 home run, 1 single, and 1 double. He scored 2 runs and batted in 5. "We got the victory," said Ivie. "That's all that matters at the end of the day." Kingman homered twice off LHP Dave A Roberts. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 380 ft BOTTOM OF THE 7TH Count: 0-0 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 397 ft Season HR #23 and #24 - Career HR #297 and #298