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Cubs relief pitcher Bruce Sutter strikes out the first six batters he faces including three men in the 9th on nine pitches.

 

On September 8, 1977 — Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bruce Sutter strikes out the first six Montreal Expo batters he faces including three men in the 9th on nine pitches. Included are three hall of famers – Tony Perez, Gary Carter and Andre Dawson.

Sutter will pitch 3 innings and get the win at Wrigley Field when Bill Buckner hits a sacrifice fly with 1 out in the 10th.

 
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