On May 24, 1978 — The Cubs take over first place with a 6 – 4, come-from-behind win over the Phillies. Dave Rader’s 2-run triple ties the game in the 8th and Manny Trillo’s 2-run homer in the 10th wins it.
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The Cubs take over first place with a 6 – 4, come-from-behind win over the Phillies. Dave Rader’s 2-run triple ties the game in the 8th and Manny Trillo’s 2-run homer in the 10th wins it.
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