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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
August 13, 1971
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros, played on August 13, 1971 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | August 13, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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| Home Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 13, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Don Wilson |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Phil Niekro |
| Ballpark | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | GA |
| Attendance | 11,568 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 6 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Doug Harvey 1B: Jerry Dale 2B: Augie Donatelli 3B: Ed Vargo |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jim Wynn | Right Fielder |
| Joe Morgan | Second Baseman |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Denis Menke | Shortstop |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Rich Chiles | Left Fielder |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Don Wilson | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Marty Perez | Shortstop |
| Sonny Jackson | Center Fielder |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Mike Lum | Left Fielder |
| Earl Williams | Catcher |
| Tommie Aaron | First Baseman |
| Zoilo Versalles | Third Baseman |
| Gil Garrido | Second Baseman |
| Phil Niekro | Pitcher |
| Lum Harris | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
August 13, 1971
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Niekro
Wynn strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Niekro
Morgan hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a fly ball into left field. Chiles settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Aaron reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Niekro
Menke takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. Menke moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Chiles vs. Niekro
Chiles hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Menke scores. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Niekro
Edwards hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Chiles moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wilson vs. Niekro
Wilson strikes out. Williams drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Wilson out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Wilson
Versalles strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Wilson
Garrido hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Niekro
Wynn hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Niekro
Morgan hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Wynn moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Aaron who is chasing the ball. Watson reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Menke vs. Niekro
Menke hits a ball on the ground towards third. Versalles fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Watson scores. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chiles vs. McQueen
Mike McQueen now pitching.
Chiles hits a ball on the ground towards first. Aaron fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McQueen vs. Wilson
McQueen hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. McQueen
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garrido scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. McQueen
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Versalles fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. McQueen
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. McQueen
Morgan takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. McQueen
Cedeno strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. McQueen
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Wilson
Versalles hits a fly ball into left field. Chiles settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Wilson
Garrido hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McQueen vs. Wilson
McQueen hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Chiles. McQueen reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. McQueen
Menke takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. McQueen
Rader hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Menke moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Chiles vs. McQueen
Chiles hits a popup towards third. Versalles settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Edwards vs. McQueen
Edwards hits a popup towards short. Perez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wilson vs. McQueen
Wilson strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. McQueen
Wynn hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. McQueen
Morgan hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. McQueen
Cedeno hits a fly ball into left field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. McQueen
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. McQueen
Menke strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Wilson
Versalles hits a popup, foul, towards third. Rader settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. McQueen
Rader hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chiles vs. McQueen
Chiles hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. McQueen
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards first. Aaron scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Edwards for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Wilson
Garrido hits a fly ball into left field. Chiles settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Wilson
Darrell Evans pinch hits for Mike McQueen.
Evans hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 7 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Priddy
Bob Priddy now pitching.
Wilson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Priddy
Wynn strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Priddy
Morgan hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Wilson moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cedeno vs. Priddy
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez makes the out and then fumbles the ball. That's an error on Perez. Wilson scores. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Priddy
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garrido scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 8 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Cesar Geronimo now playing right field.
Aaron hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Morgan reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum hits a fly ball into right field. Geronimo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/13/1971 -- Houston at Atlanta (N)
Houston AB R H RBI Atlanta AB R H RBI
Wynn J, rf 5 2 2 0 Perez M, ss 4 1 1 1
Geronimo C, rf 0 0 0 0 Jackson S, cf 4 0 0 0
Morgan J, 2b 4 2 3 2 Aaron H, rf 4 0 1 0
Cedeno C, cf 5 1 1 4 Lum M, lf 3 0 0 0
Watson B, 1b 5 1 1 0 Williams E, c 4 1 2 1
Menke D, ss 2 1 0 0 Aaron T, 1b 4 0 0 0
Rader D, 3b 4 0 2 1 Versalles Z, 3b 3 0 0 0
Chiles R, lf 4 0 1 1 Garrido G, 2b 3 0 0 0
Edwards J, c 4 0 1 0 Niekro P, p 0 0 0 0
Wilson D, p 4 1 2 0 McQueen M, p 2 0 1 0
Evans D, ph 1 0 0 0
Priddy B, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
37 8 13 8 32 2 5 2
Houston 014 000 201 -- 8
Atlanta 010 000 010 -- 2
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Wilson D (W) 9.0 5 2 2 1 5
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro P (L) 2.1 7 5 5 1 4
McQueen M 5.2 4 2 2 2 4
Priddy B 1.0 2 1 1 0 1
E -- Perez M
DP -- Atlanta 3
LOB -- Houston 5, Atlanta 4
2B -- Aaron H, McQueen M
3B -- Watson B
HR -- Williams E, Cedeno C, Morgan J, Perez M
T -- 2:06
A -- 11568
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