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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
April 15, 1975
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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 April 15, 1975 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | April 15, 1975 |
|---|---|
| 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 | April 15, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | J.R. Richard |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Phil Niekro |
| Ballpark | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | GA |
| Attendance | 12,774 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours |
| Umpires | HP: Shag Crawford 1B: John Kibler 2B: Dick Stello 3B: Jerry Dale |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Rob Andrews | Second Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Right Fielder |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Milt May | Catcher |
| Bob Watson | Left Fielder |
| Cliff Johnson | First Baseman |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| J.R. Richard | Pitcher |
| Preston Gomez | Manager |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ralph Garr | Left Fielder |
| Marty Perez | Second Baseman |
| Darrell Evans | Third Baseman |
| Mike Lum | First Baseman |
| Dusty Baker | Right Fielder |
| Rowland Office | Center Fielder |
| Vic Correll | Catcher |
| Larvell Blanks | Shortstop |
| Phil Niekro | Pitcher |
| Clyde King | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
April 15, 1975
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Andrews vs. Niekro
Andrews hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Office. Cedeno reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
May vs. Niekro
May hits a fly ball into right field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cedeno moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Blanks scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Richard
Garr takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Perez vs. Richard
Perez strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Evans vs. Richard
Evans hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Richard
Lum hits a ball on the ground into right center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Baker vs. Richard
Baker strikes out. There goes Lum. The throw from May to second, and Lum is out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Niekro
Johnson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader bunts in front of the plate. Correll fields it and throws to first for the out. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Johnson moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Richard vs. Niekro
Richard hits a ball on the ground towards third. Evans fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Richard
Office hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Correll vs. Richard
Correll hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blanks vs. Richard
Blanks strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Andrews vs. Niekro
Andrews hits a fly ball into right field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz hits a popup, foul, towards short. Blanks settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
May vs. Niekro
May hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Perez scoops it up and throws to first, with Niekro covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Richard
Niekro hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garr vs. Richard
Garr hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Niekro moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Perez vs. Richard
Perez takes first base on ball four. Niekro moves to third. Garr moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Evans vs. Richard
Evans is hit by the pitch. Niekro scores. Garr moves to third. Perez moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Lum vs. Richard
Lum strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Baker vs. Richard
Baker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Garr scores. Perez scores. Evans moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Office vs. Richard
Office strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Correll vs. Richard
Correll strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Niekro
Johnson hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards third. Evans juggles the ball. That's an error on Evans. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Correll fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blanks vs. Richard
Blanks hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Richard
Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garr vs. Richard
Garr strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Perez vs. Richard
Perez hits a popup towards first. Johnson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Easler vs. Niekro
Mike Easler pinch hits for J.R. Richard.
Easler hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Andrews vs. Niekro
Andrews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Perez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Cosgrove
Mike Cosgrove now pitching.
Evans takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lum vs. Cosgrove
Lum hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Evans moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Baker vs. Cosgrove
Baker hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Evans tags and scores. Lum tags and moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Office vs. Cosgrove
Office strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Correll vs. Cosgrove
Cosgrove spins and fires to second and throws the ball away. That's an error on Cosgrove. Lum moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Correll vs. Cosgrove
Correll hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a fly ball into right field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Niekro
May takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a line drive into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Johnson vs. Niekro
Johnson hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blanks vs. Cosgrove
Blanks hits a popup, foul, towards first. Johnson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Cosgrove
Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Cosgrove
Garr hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cosgrove fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a popup towards short. Blanks settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Batista vs. Niekro
Rafael Batista pinch hits for Mike Cosgrove.
Batista hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Perez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Scherman
Fred Scherman now pitching.
Perez strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Scherman
Evans hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Scherman
Lum hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Andrews vs. Niekro
Andrews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Blanks fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
May vs. Niekro
May hits a ball on the ground towards first. Lum scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats May for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baker vs. Scherman
Baker hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Scherman
Office strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Correll vs. Scherman
Correll strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Niekro
Johnson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Garr throws the ball in to Perez who tags Johnson, trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/15/1975 -- Houston at Atlanta (N)
Houston AB R H RBI Atlanta AB R H RBI
Andrews R, 2b 2 0 0 0 Garr R, lf 3 2 1 0
Cruz J, rf 4 1 1 1 Perez M, 2b 3 1 0 0
Cedeno C, cf 4 0 2 0 Evans D, 3b 2 2 1 3
May M, c 3 0 0 0 Lum M, 1b 4 0 2 0
Watson B, lf 4 0 0 0 Baker D, rf 3 0 1 3
Johnson C, 1b 4 0 2 0 Office R, cf 4 0 0 0
Rader D, 3b 3 0 1 0 Correll V, c 4 0 0 0
Metzger R, ss 3 0 1 0 Blanks L, ss 3 0 0 0
Richard J, p 1 0 0 0 Niekro P, p 3 1 2 0
Easler M, ph 1 0 0 0
Cosgrove M, p 0 0 0 0
Batista R, ph 1 0 0 0
Scherman F, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30 1 7 1 29 6 7 6
Houston 100 000 000 -- 1
Atlanta 203 010 00x -- 6
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Richard J (L) 4.0 6 5 5 2 7
Cosgrove M 2.0 1 1 1 1 1
Scherman F 2.0 0 0 0 0 3
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro P (W) 9.0 7 1 1 3 2
E -- Evans D, Cosgrove M
DP -- Houston 1, Atlanta 3
LOB -- Houston 6, Atlanta 4
2B -- Cedeno C
HR -- Cruz J, Evans D
CS -- Lum M
SH -- Rader D
SF -- Baker D
HBP -- by Richard J (Evans D)
T -- 2:00
A -- 12774
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