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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
August 15, 1986
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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 15, 1986 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | August 15, 1986 |
|---|---|
| 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 15, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Bob Knepper |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Jim Acker |
| Ballpark | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | GA |
| Attendance | 26,625 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 14 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Frank Pulli 1B: Greg Bonin 2B: John McSherry 3B: Larry Poncino |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Billy Hatcher | Center Fielder |
| Denny Walling | Third Baseman |
| Glenn Davis | First Baseman |
| Kevin Bass | Right Fielder |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| John Mizerock | Catcher |
| Bob Knepper | Pitcher |
| Hal Lanier | Manager |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Billy Sample | Right Fielder |
| Rafael Ramirez | Third Baseman |
| Dale Murphy | Center Fielder |
| Bob Horner | First Baseman |
| Ken Griffey | Left Fielder |
| Andres Thomas | Shortstop |
| Bruce Benedict | Catcher |
| Glenn Hubbard | Second Baseman |
| Jim Acker | Pitcher |
| Chuck Tanner | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
August 15, 1986
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Acker
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard misplays the ball. That's an error on Hubbard. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatcher vs. Acker
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground for a double play. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Acker
Walling hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Acker
Davis hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sample vs. Knepper
Sample hits a fly ball into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ramirez vs. Knepper
Ramirez hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Murphy vs. Knepper
Murphy takes first base on ball four. Sample moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Horner vs. Knepper
Horner is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Griffey vs. Knepper
Griffey hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it 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: ---
Bass vs. Acker
Bass hits a line drive into right field. Sample settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Acker
Cruz strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Acker
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ramirez fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thomas vs. Knepper
Thomas hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Knepper
Benedict hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Knepper
Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards third. Walling fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mizerock vs. Acker
Mizerock takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Knepper vs. Acker
Knepper bunts in front of the plate. Benedict fields it and throws to first for the out. Mizerock moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Doran vs. Acker
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Mizerock moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hatcher vs. Acker
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Acker vs. Knepper
Acker hits a ball on the ground towards third. Walling fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sample vs. Knepper
Sample is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Knepper
Ramirez hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Murphy vs. Knepper
Murphy takes first base on ball four. Ramirez moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Horner vs. Knepper
Horner hits a line drive towards first. Davis reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Acker
Walling hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Acker
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Acker
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard misplays the ball. That's an error on Hubbard. Davis moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cruz vs. Acker
Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Griffey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Reynolds vs. Acker
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Davis scores. Bass moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Mizerock vs. Acker
Mizerock hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Benedict settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Knepper vs. Acker
Knepper hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffey vs. Knepper
Griffey hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thomas vs. Knepper
Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Knepper
Benedict hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Acker
Doran hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Sample. Doran reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hatcher vs. Acker
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Doran moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Walling vs. Acker
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Doran scores. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Acker
Davis hits a fly ball into left field. Griffey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Knepper
Hubbard hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Acker vs. Knepper
Acker strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sample vs. Knepper
Sample hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis juggles the ball. That's an error on Davis. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ramirez vs. Knepper
Ramirez strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Acker
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Acker
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Acker
Reynolds hits a fly ball into right field. Sample settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Knepper
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Knepper
Horner hits a fly ball into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Horner reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Griffey vs. Knepper
Griffey hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Griffey for the out. Horner moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Thomas vs. Knepper
Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards third. Walling fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mizerock vs. Acker
Mizerock hits a ball on the ground towards first. Horner scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Mizerock for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knepper vs. Acker
Knepper hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Acker
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Acker fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Knepper
Benedict hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Knepper
Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Harper vs. Knepper
Terry Harper pinch hits for Jim Acker.
Harper hits a fly ball into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Speck
Cliff Speck now pitching.
Hatcher hits a popup, foul, towards short. Thomas settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Speck
Walling hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Speck
Davis hits a fly ball into right field. Sample settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Olwine
Ed Olwine now pitching.
Bass hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sample vs. Knepper
Sample hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Knepper
Ramirez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Knepper
Murphy is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Olwine
Cruz strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Olwine
Reynolds hits a fly ball into right field, out of the reach of Sample. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mizerock vs. Olwine
Mizerock hits a ball on the ground towards first. Horner scoops it up and throws to first, with Olwine covering, for the out. Reynolds moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Knepper vs. Olwine
Knepper strikes out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Knepper
Horner hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Griffey vs. Knepper
Griffey hits a fly ball into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thomas vs. Knepper
Thomas hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Benedict vs. Knepper
Benedict hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Bass. Benedict reaches second base with a double. Horner moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Simmons vs. Knepper
Ted Simmons pinch hits for Glenn Hubbard.
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards third. Walling fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/15/1986 -- Houston at Atlanta (N)
Houston AB R H RBI Atlanta AB R H RBI
Doran B, 2b 4 1 1 0 Sample B, rf 4 0 1 0
Hatcher B, cf 4 0 0 0 Ramirez R, 3b 4 0 1 0
Walling D, 3b 4 1 3 2 Murphy D, cf 2 0 0 0
Davis G, 1b 4 1 1 0 Horner B, 1b 4 0 2 0
Bass K, rf 4 0 0 0 Griffey K, lf 4 0 0 0
Cruz J, lf 4 0 0 0 Thomas A, ss 4 0 0 0
Reynolds C, ss 4 0 2 1 Benedict B, c 4 0 1 0
Mizerock J, c 3 0 0 0 Hubbard G, 2b 3 0 0 0
Knepper B, p 3 0 0 0 Simmons T, ph 1 0 0 0
Acker J, p 2 0 0 0
Harper T, ph 1 0 0 0
Speck C, p 0 0 0 0
Olwine E, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
34 3 7 3 33 0 5 0
Houston 000 210 000 -- 3
Atlanta 000 000 000 -- 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Knepper B (W) 9.0 5 0 0 2 5
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Acker J (L) 7.0 5 3 2 1 1
Speck C 0.2 1 0 0 0 0
Olwine E 1.1 1 0 0 0 2
E -- Hubbard G 2, Davis G
DP -- Atlanta 1
LOB -- Houston 6, Atlanta 8
2B -- Doran B, Horner B, Reynolds C, Benedict B
HR -- Walling D
SH -- Knepper B
T -- 2:14
A -- 26625
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