Ferguson Jenkins was the starting pitcher for the Cubs that day, and pitched a great game. He only gave up 5 hits and 2 runs, but didn't factor in the decision. It would be a microcosm of his 1973 season, his last with the Cubs. Fergie would fail to win 20 games for the Cubs that year for the first time since 1966. In the offseason he was shipped to Texas for Bill Madlock.
The winning run in this game, by the way, was historic. It was scored by a pinch runner named Tony LaRussa, in his only game as a Cub.
