Top 1

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buckner vs. Ruthven
  
  Buckner is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sizemore vs. Ruthven
  
  Sizemore hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baker vs. Ruthven
  
  Baker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Lacy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. John
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. John
  
  Royster hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. John
  
  Evans takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wynn vs. John
  
  Wynn takes first base on ball four. Evans moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Henderson vs. John
  
  Henderson hits a popup in front of the plate. Yeager settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garvey vs. Ruthven
  
  Garvey hits a ball on the ground towards first. Evans scoops it up and throws to first, with Ruthven covering, for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cey vs. Ruthven
  
  Cey hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Ruthven
  
  Ferguson strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lacy vs. John
  
  Lacy hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Yeager fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. John
  
  Pocoroba hits a fly ball into left field. Buckner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chaney vs. John
  
  Chaney hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ruthven vs. John
  
  Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. John fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Yeager vs. Ruthven
  
  Yeager hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Russell vs. Ruthven
  
  Russell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  John vs. Ruthven
  
  John hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. John
  
  Office strikes out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. John
  
  Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Evans vs. John
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Royster moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Wynn vs. John
  
  Wynn takes first base on ball four. Royster moves to third. Evans moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Henderson vs. John
  
  Henderson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Russell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 4

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buckner vs. Ruthven
  
  Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ruthven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sizemore vs. Ruthven
  
  Sizemore takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baker vs. Ruthven
  
  Baker strikes out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garvey vs. Ruthven
  
  Garvey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Sizemore moves to third. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Cey vs. Ruthven
  
  Cey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lacy vs. John
  
  Lacy hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. John
  
  Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chaney vs. John
  
  Chaney hits a fly ball into center field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Ruthven
  
  Ferguson hits a fly ball into left field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Yeager vs. Ruthven
  
  Yeager hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Russell vs. Ruthven
  
  Russell is hit by the pitch. Yeager moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  John vs. Ruthven
  
  John bunts towards the mound. Ruthven fields it, throws to third for the out. There goes John attempting to get to second. Here's the throw, and he's out. Double play. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ruthven vs. John
  
  Ivan De Jesus now playing shortstop.
  
  Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. John
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Royster vs. John
  
  Royster hits a ball on the ground into right field. Ferguson picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Ferguson. Office moves to third. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Evans vs. John
  
  Evans hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. John
  
  Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus misplays the ball. That's an error on De Jesus. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Henderson vs. John
  
  Henderson hits a ball on the ground towards short. De Jesus fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Lacy vs. John
  
  Lacy hits a fly ball into right field. Ferguson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Buckner vs. Ruthven
  
  Buckner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sizemore vs. Ruthven
  
  Sizemore hits a fly ball into right field. Henderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baker vs. Ruthven
  
  Baker hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garvey vs. Ruthven
  
  Garvey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Rhoden
  
  Rick Rhoden now pitching.
  
  Pocoroba hits a popup towards first. Garvey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chaney vs. Rhoden
  
  Chaney strikes out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ruthven vs. Rhoden
  
  Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cey vs. Ruthven
  
  Cey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office who is chasing the ball. Cey reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Ferguson vs. Ruthven
  
  Ferguson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Yeager vs. Torrealba
  
  Pablo Torrealba now pitching.
  
  Yeager is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  De Jesus vs. Torrealba
  
  De Jesus hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to home to get Cey. Ferguson moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Mota vs. Torrealba
  
  Manny Mota pinch hits for Rick Rhoden.
  
  Mota takes first base on ball four. Ferguson moves to third. De Jesus moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Buckner vs. Torrealba
  
  Buckner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Evans scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Buckner for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Marshall
  
  Mike Marshall now pitching.
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground towards first. Garvey juggles the ball. That's an error on Garvey. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Royster vs. Marshall
  
  Royster bunts towards first. Garvey scoops it up and throws to first, with Sizemore covering, for the out. Office moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Evans vs. Marshall
  
  Evans strikes out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wynn vs. Marshall
  
  Wynn strikes out. View Play 

Top 8

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sizemore vs. Torrealba
  
  Sizemore hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baker vs. Torrealba
  
  Baker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Garvey vs. Torrealba
  
  Garvey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Henderson vs. Marshall
  
  Henderson is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lacy vs. Marshall
  
  Lacy hits a fly ball into center field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Marshall
  
  Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Chaney vs. Marshall
  
  Chaney hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Pocoroba moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Torrealba vs. Marshall
  
  Torrealba strikes out. View Play 

Top 9

• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cey vs. Torrealba
  
  Cey is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Torrealba
  
  Ferguson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Yeager vs. Torrealba
  
  Yeager takes first base on ball four. Ferguson moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  De Jesus vs. Torrealba
  
  De Jesus hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney misplays the ball. That's an error on Chaney. Ferguson moves to third. Yeager moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Rodriguez vs. Torrealba
  
  Ellie Rodriguez pinch hits for Mike Marshall.
  
  Rodriguez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ferguson scores. Yeager moves to third. De Jesus moves to second. View Play 
• Dodgers, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Buckner vs. Moret
  
  Glenn Burke pinch runs for Ellie Rodriguez. Roger Moret now pitching.
  
  Buckner strikes out. View Play 
• Dodgers, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Sizemore vs. Moret
  
  Sizemore hits a fly ball into right field. Henderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 4/16/1976 -- Los Angeles at Atlanta (N)

  Los Angeles        AB  R  H RBI    Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI
Buckner B, lf         5  0  1  0   Office R, cf          4  1  1  0   
Sizemore T, 2b        4  0  0  0   Royster J, 3b         2  1  1  0   
Baker D, cf           4  0  1  0   Evans D, 1b           3  1  2  3   
Garvey S, 1b          4  0  1  0   Wynn J, lf            2  0  0  0   
Cey R, 3b             4  0  1  0   Henderson K, rf       4  0  0  0   
Ferguson J, rf        3  1  1  0   Lacy L, 2b            4  0  0  0   
Yeager S, c           3  0  1  0   Pocoroba B, c         4  0  1  0   
Russell B, ss         1  0  0  0   Chaney D, ss          4  0  2  0   
De Jesus I, ss        2  0  0  0   Ruthven D, p          3  0  0  0   
John T, p             2  0  0  0   Torrealba P, p        1  0  0  0   
Rhoden R, p           0  0  0  0   Moret R, p            0  0  0  0   
Mota M, ph            0  0  0  0                                      
Marshall M, p         0  0  0  0                                      
Rodriguez E, ph       1  0  1  1                                      
Burke G, pr           0  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  1  7  1                        31  3  7  3

Los Angeles      000 000 001 --  1
Atlanta          000 030 00x --  3

  Los Angeles          IP  H  R ER BB SO
John T (L)            5.0  5  3  3  4  1
Rhoden R              1.0  0  0  0  0  1
Marshall M            2.0  2  0  0  0  4

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Ruthven D (W)*        6.0  4  0  0  2  3
Torrealba P           2.1  3  1  1  2  2
Moret R (S)           0.2  0  0  0  0  1
  * Pitched to 2 batters in 7th

E -- Ferguson J, De Jesus I, Garvey S, Chaney D
DP -- Los Angeles 1, Atlanta 2
LOB -- Los Angeles 10, Atlanta 9
3B -- Cey R
HR -- Evans D
SH -- Royster J
HBP -- by Ruthven D (Russell B)
T -- 2:30
A -- 15825

    

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