Top 1

• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Niekro
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans strikes out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perkins vs. Niekro
  
  Perkins hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Rasmussen
  
  Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Rasmussen
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Rasmussen
  
  Matthews takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Burroughs vs. Rasmussen
  
  Burroughs hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nolan vs. Rasmussen
  
  Nolan hits a popup towards first. Perkins settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Winfield vs. Niekro
  
  Winfield takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Turner vs. Niekro
  
  Turner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Turner reaches second base with a double. Winfield moves to third. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Gonzalez vs. Niekro
  
  Gonzalez strikes out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Beswick vs. Niekro
  
  Beswick takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Sweet vs. Niekro
  
  Sweet hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Rasmussen vs. Niekro
  
  Rasmussen hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murphy vs. Rasmussen
  
  Murphy strikes out. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbreath vs. Rasmussen
  
  Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Chaney vs. Rasmussen
  
  There goes Gilbreath. The throw from Sweet and he is out, Smith applying the tag. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chaney vs. Rasmussen
  
  Chaney hits a fly ball into right field. Winfield settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Niekro
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  There goes Smith. The throw from Nolan and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. Smith moves to third. View Play 
• Padres, 0 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Perkins vs. Niekro
  
  Perkins hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Smith scores. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Winfield vs. Niekro
  
  Winfield hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Rasmussen
  
  Niekro strikes out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Rasmussen
  
  Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Rasmussen
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Matthews vs. Rasmussen
  
  Matthews hits a fly ball into right field. Winfield settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Turner vs. Niekro
  
  Turner hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gonzalez vs. Niekro
  
  Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Beswick vs. Niekro
  
  Beswick strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Rasmussen
  
  Burroughs hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Nolan vs. Rasmussen
  
  Nolan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murphy vs. Rasmussen
  
  Murphy hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbreath vs. Rasmussen
  
  Gilbreath hits a popup towards third. Evans settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sweet vs. Niekro
  
  Sweet hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Niekro, and towards Chaney, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rasmussen vs. Niekro
  
  Rasmussen hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Niekro
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chaney vs. Rasmussen
  
  Chaney hits a fly ball into center field. Beswick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Rasmussen
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Rasmussen
  
  Hubbard hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perkins vs. Niekro
  
  Perkins hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Winfield vs. Niekro
  
  Winfield strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Rasmussen
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Matthews vs. Rasmussen
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Burroughs vs. Rasmussen
  
  Burroughs hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews moves to third. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Nolan vs. Rasmussen
  
  Nolan hits a popup towards short. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Murphy vs. Rasmussen
  
  Murphy is walked intentionally. Burroughs moves to second. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Gilbreath vs. Rasmussen
  
  Gilbreath hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A grand slam home run. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chaney vs. Rasmussen
  
  Chaney hits a fly ball into right field. Winfield settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Turner vs. Niekro
  
  Turner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gonzalez vs. Niekro
  
  There goes Turner. The throw from Nolan and he is safe. Turner steals second. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Gonzalez vs. Niekro
  
  Gonzalez strikes out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Beswick vs. Niekro
  
  Beswick strikes out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Sweet vs. Niekro
  
  Sweet hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Shirley
  
  Bob Shirley now pitching. Dave Roberts now catching.
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hubbard vs. Shirley
  
  Hubbard hits a popup towards third. Evans settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Shirley
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Matthews vs. Shirley
  
  Matthews hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roberts vs. Niekro
  
  Roberts hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Niekro
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Mura
  
  Steve Mura now pitching.
  
  Burroughs hits a fly ball into right field. Winfield settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nolan vs. Mura
  
  Nolan takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murphy vs. Mura
  
  Murphy is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gilbreath vs. Mura
  
  Gilbreath takes first base on ball four. Nolan moves to second. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Chaney vs. Mura
  
  Chaney hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Nolan scores. Gilbreath moves to third. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 8
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Niekro vs. Mura
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards third. Evans fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Padres, 1 - Braves, 8
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perkins vs. Niekro
  
  Barry Bonnell now playing left field.
  
  Perkins hits a popup towards third. Gilbreath settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 8
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Winfield vs. Niekro
  
  Winfield hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Padres, 1 - Braves, 8
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Turner vs. Niekro
  
  Turner hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 9/5/1978 -- San Diego at Atlanta (N)

  San Diego          AB  R  H RBI    Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI
Smith O, ss           4  1  1  0   Hubbard G, 2b         4  0  0  0   
Evans B, 3b           4  0  0  0   Office R, cf          4  0  3  0   
Perkins B, 1b         4  0  0  1   Matthews G, rf        3  2  0  0   
Winfield D, rf        3  0  0  0   Burroughs J, lf       4  2  3  2   
Turner J, lf          4  0  2  0   Bonnell B, lf         0  0  0  0   
Gonzalez F, 2b        3  0  0  0   Nolan J, c            3  1  0  0   
Beswick J, cf         2  0  0  0   Murphy D, 1b          3  2  1  1   
Sweet R, c            3  0  0  0   Gilbreath R, 3b       3  1  2  4   
Shirley B, p          0  0  0  0   Chaney D, ss          4  0  1  1   
Mura S, p             0  0  0  0   Niekro P, p           4  0  0  0   
Rasmussen E, p        2  0  0  0                                      
Roberts D, c          1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     30  1  3  1                        32  8 10  8

San Diego        001 000 000 --  1
Atlanta          200 104 01x --  8

  San Diego            IP  H  R ER BB SO
Rasmussen E (L)       6.0  8  7  7  2  2
Shirley B             1.0  1  0  0  0  0
Mura S                1.0  1  1  1  2  1

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Niekro P (W)          9.0  3  1  1  2  6

DP -- San Diego 1
LOB -- San Diego 4, Atlanta 4
2B -- Turner J
HR -- Burroughs J, Murphy D, Gilbreath R
SB -- Smith O, Turner J
CS -- Gilbreath R
T -- 2:11
A -- 1192

    

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