On Monday, September 24, 1984 the Chicago Cubs accomplished a feat the organization had not done in 39 years ... they won a pennant. Rick Sutcliffe allowed only two hits, faced 28 batters in nine innings and the Cubs defeated the Pirates in Pittsburgh, 4-1.
Rick Sutcliffe struck out Joe Orsulak for the final out ... Jody Davis pumped his fist and the celebration began.
The Chicago Cubs won the National League Eastern Division crown for the first time and advanced to baseball's postseason after a magical summer on the North Side of Chicago.
A very small crowd of 5,472 fans was in attendance at Three Rivers Stadium to see the Cubs win the NL East. Rick Sutcliffe improved to 16-1 since being acquired from the Indians with his 14th straight win. Gary Matthews and Sutcliffe each recorded RBI and Ryne Sandberg was 2-for-5 with two runs scored on his way to the 1984 NL MVP.
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