Cubbies take 2 of 3 from ‘Spos

Chicago flew into Montreal for a 3 game set with the division leading Expos, and while the Cubs had a slim chance at the division title, they knew they had to take at least 2 out 3, to keep their hopes alive. While a sweep was preferable, the Cubs did what they came to do, the took 2 from the Expos.
Game 1 -  Chicago 3    Montreal 2
With Dennis Lamp on the mound for Chicago, things did not start well for the Cubs. Tim Raines to lead off the game and promptly stole 2nd and 3rd. An Al Oliver walk followed by a sac fly by Andre Dawson and then a Gary Caryer double and the Expos were up 2-0. The Cubs battled back and scored a run in the top of the 4th as Barry Foote doubled home Steve Ontiveros. In the top of the 5th, Chicago would score 2 more as Steve Rogers could not find the plate, walking 3 in the inning, with 2 Cubs singles sandwiched between walks, the Cubs got the lead and held on for a 3-2 win.

Game 2  Chicago  4  Montreal 1
Montreal outhit Chicago 10 to 9 in the game, but Chicago put more runs on the board as they took game 2. Lynn McGl;othen notched his 3rd win of the year as he went 8 and a third. Bruce Sutter gathered his 7th save on the year. The Cubs scored 2 runs to start the game. Ivan DeJesus slapped a single to right and scored as Bill Buckner hit a gapper to right center. Being the speed demon he is, Billy B. raced all the way around to third for his 4th triple of the year. A towering Dave Kingman blast that just missed being out, scored Buckner. Montreal could not get any run support for Lea as McGlothen continually pitched his way out of jam after jam. The Expos left 10 men on base as they fell 4-1 to Chicago.

Game 3  Chicago  1 Montreal 5
Chicago was looking to sweep, but it was not to be as Bryn Smith pitched a marvelous 4 hitter for Montreal. In this game, as in the last for Montreal, Chicago never seriously threatened the plate. Carter, Raines, Ramos, Wallach all hit doubles off of Mike Krukow, who took his 4th loss for Chicago as Chicago pitching allowed 11 hits.  Backup catcher Bobby Ramos’ double was the big blow that broke the game open as he pinch it for Doug Flynn

The Cubs gained a game on the division leaders, but time may be running out for a division title, but they kept their hopes alive for a wildcard spot.
--submitted by Jim Walden--