Cuyler Clutch in Cubs Comeback, Series Even

St. Louis Cardinals starter Bill Hallahan held the Chicago Cubs to 1 run on 7 hits in the 1st 8 innings. With an RBI single in the 2nd and 5th off Bill Lee, the Cardinals looked poised to take a 3-1 series lead. But Kiki Cuyler came off the bench at just the right time. Pinch hitting for Billy Jurges, Cuyler hit one into the leftfield corner, driving in Phil Cavarretta and Freddie Lindstrom to give the Cubs a 3-2 lead. Chick Hafey hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the 9th, ending Lee’s day. But Roy Henshaw got Pepper Martin and Ripper Collins to fly out. Charlie Gelbert drew a walk, bringing up pinch-hitter Taylor Douthit, who grounded out to end the game. Lee is now 4-2 in the Tournament. It was Henshaw’s 3rd save. Hafey finished 3 for 4, and has now hit safely in 10 straight games. The series is now tied 2-2 heading into the final game in St. Louis.

’35 Cubs @ ’31 Cardinals – 10/10/23