1984 Game 1
Cubs 13, Padres 0
In their first postseason appearance since the 1945 World Series, the Cubs enjoyed a laugher in the series opener against San Diego. Rick Sutcliffe rolled (two hits in 7 innings) as the offense pounded Eric Show. The Cubs finished the game with five home runs, including one from Sutcliffe, and 16 hits.
1989 Game 1
Giants 11, Cubs 3
The Cubs thought they had a good chance with Greg Maddux on the mound, but he was hammered by the Giants and Will Clark in particular. Clark went 4-for-4 with two home runs, the second off Maddux longer than the first, while driving in a record six runs.
1997 Game 1
Marlins 5, Braves 3
Florida’s Kevin Brown (6 innings, 5 hits, 3 runs) outdueled the Braves’ Maddux, who also went 6 innings and gave up 5 hits, but all 5 runs were unearned. Who made the errors? Kenny Lofton and Fred McGriff. Who did the most damage for the Marlins? Moises Alou, who drove in four runs.
