Dave Kingman Cubs trivia question

Next question...

I don't expect ANYONE to be able to answer this one, but you've all surprised me in the past.

In regards to this photo.

Who were the Cubs playing and what is the probable date this game was played.

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Astros uniform

The pitcher is wearing an Astros uniform.

Jerry Martin is coming to bat

Jerry Martin is coming to bat, must be late summer 1979

July 6, 1979

July 6, 1979

July 6, 1979

>July 6, 1979

I'm curious, how did you come up with your answer?

Diana

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Photos from Ryne Sandberg Day at Wrigley Field

Meet Ronnie the Collie

Too much time on my hands...

Too much time on my hands...
There was ivy on the walls, and it looked like Joe Niekro on the
mound. Some random baseball stat page showed the Astros playing in Wrigley July 6 with Niekro getting the win.

Cubs photo trivia

I found another photo that looks like it was from the same game.

Does this additional information change your answer or simply confirm it?

What clues do you spot here?

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Photos from Ryne Sandberg Day at Wrigley Field

Meet Ronnie the Collie

Mr. Warning Track Power, Scot

Mr. Warning Track Power, Scot Thompson is batting, could be '79 or '80 with Kingman, Martin and Thompson.. but with Amalfitano coaching 3rd, it must be '79.

Too much time...

Bottom of the 8th, none on 2 out..