June 23 in Chicago Cubs History: “the Sandberg game” (1984)

On June 23 1984 — At Wrigley Field, in game that will be known as “the Sandberg game”, the Cubs’ Ryne Sandberg goes 5 for 6 with game-tying home runs off Cardinals relief ace Bruce Sutter in both the 9th and 10th innings. He drives in seven runs to lead Chicago to a 12 – 11 win in 11 innings. It is

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