Cubs rookie Steve Wilson strikes out 10 batters in five innings, and relievers add eight more to help beat the Cards 4 – 1. Fellow rookie Dwight Smith contributes a 2-run home run. Chicago leads St. Louis by 2 1/2 games and Montreal by 4.

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On September 10, 1989 — Cubs rookie Steve Wilson strikes out 10 batters in five innings, and relievers add eight more to help beat the Cards 4 – 1. Fellow rookie Dwight Smith contributes a 2-run home run. Chicago leads St. Louis by 2 1/2 games and Montreal by 4.

 

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Sources:
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