Down 5 late in the game, the Cigars rallied to beat the Cubs 9-7. Leo Blair hit a grand slam in the top of the 7th to tie the game at 6 all. Lanny Lautenschlager hit a solo shot in the 8th to give the Cigars a one run lead. Steven Matthews had 3 hits while Eric Johnson and Lanny combined to hold the Cubs to just 7 runs over nine innings.