1971-Jul-07 • CHC/LAD • Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Scully - Radio Broadcast

1971 MLB Standings. . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/...
Dodger Stadium . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/dod...

7/7/1971 Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.baseball-reference.com/bo...
Wednesday, July 7, 1971
Night Game, on grass
First game of doubleheader

Starting Lineups
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Chicago Cubs . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/chicag...
1 - SS - Don Kessinger . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/don-...
2 - 2B - Glenn Beckert . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/glen...
3 - RF - Jim Hickman . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-...
4 - 3B - Ron Santo . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ron-...
5 - LF - Cleo James . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/cleo...
6 - CF - Brock Davis . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/broc...
7 - 1B - Ernie Banks . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/erni...
8 - C - Chris Cannizzaro . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/chri...
9 - P - Milt Pappas . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/milt...
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Los Angeles Dodgers . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/los-an...
1 - SS - Maury Wills . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/maur...
2 - LF - Willie Crawford . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/will...
3 - CF - Willie Davis . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/will...
4 - 3B - Dick Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/dick...
5 - 1B - Wes Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/wes-...
6 - C - Duke Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/duke...
7 - 2B - Jim Lefebvre . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-...
8 - RF - Bill Buckner . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bill...
9 - P - Al Downing . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/al-d...
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Radio Announcers
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Vin Scully . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/vin-...
Jerry Doggett . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jerr...

Video Timeline
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0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Game Begins

Game Summary
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During the 1971 season, the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers had notable performances and competed fiercely for a spot in the playoffs. The Cubs showcased their offensive power and solid pitching, led by players like Ron Santo, Billy Williams, and Ernie Banks. They had a strong start to the season and remained in the playoff race throughout July. However, their pitching staff faced challenges at times, impacting their consistency and requiring improvement to maintain their competitive edge.

On the other hand, the Dodgers were renowned for their pitching dominance, with Sandy Koufax leading the way. Their strong bullpen and pitching rotation allowed them to shut down opponents effectively. Throughout July, the Dodgers continued to perform consistently, relying on their pitching staff to secure crucial victories and maintain their position as a formidable force in the National League.

In July, both teams were determined to secure a strong position in their divisions. The Dodgers' pitching staff stood out as their main strength, ensuring they remained a top contender. Conversely, the Cubs relied on their offensive prowess, but they encountered difficulties due to inconsistencies in their pitching performances. Despite the challenges faced by both teams, they remained in contention for a playoff berth, making the 1971 season an exciting and competitive one for fans and players alike.

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