Network: WGN
Announcers: Wayne Larrivee, Steve Stone
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Cable LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes pre-game, post-game and commercials.

Giants blast the Cubs in 8-5 win.

San Francisco gets the big blasts early, withstanding a late barrage by Chicago. The Giants jump in front early as Kevin Tapani yields a 2-run HR in the 1st. After stretching the lead to 4-0, San Francisco gets a big blow when Armando Rios connects off Doug Creek for a Grand Slam in the 6th and an 8-0 lead.

Russ Ortiz had cruised through 7 innings before the Cubs strike in the 8th. A 2-out rally results in a 3-run HR by Sammy Sosa followed by back-to-back shots by Mark Grace and Henry Rodriguez.


Starting pitchers:
Cubs - Tapani
Giants - Ortiz

Winning pitcher - Ortiz (8-4)
Losing pitcher - Tapani (5-3)