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Astros
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 22, 1987
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros, played on August 22, 1987 at Wrigley Field.
Game Summary
| Date | August 22, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
|
| Home Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 22, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Mike Scott |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Les Lancaster |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Attendance | 32,552 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 19 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: John Kibler 1B: Charlie Williams 2B: Jim Quick 3B: Tom Hallion |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Gerald Young | Center Fielder |
| Billy Hatcher | Left Fielder |
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Alan Ashby | Catcher |
| Glenn Davis | First Baseman |
| Kevin Bass | Right Fielder |
| Ken Caminiti | Third Baseman |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| Mike Scott | Pitcher |
| Hal Lanier | Manager |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dave Martinez | Center Fielder |
| Ryne Sandberg | Second Baseman |
| Leon Durham | First Baseman |
| Andre Dawson | Right Fielder |
| Jerry Mumphrey | Left Fielder |
| Keith Moreland | Third Baseman |
| Jody Davis | Catcher |
| Shawon Dunston | Shortstop |
| Les Lancaster | Pitcher |
| Gene Michael | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Cubs
Wrigley Field
August 22, 1987
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Young vs. Lancaster
Young takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatcher vs. Lancaster
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Doran vs. Lancaster
Doran hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Doran reaches second base with a double. Hatcher goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ashby vs. Lancaster
Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ashby for the out. Doran moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Davis vs. Lancaster
Davis hits a popup towards first. Durham settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Scott
Martinez hits a line drive towards short. Reynolds reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Scott
Sandberg hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. Scott
Durham hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dawson vs. Scott
Dawson strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Lancaster
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards third. Moreland fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Caminiti vs. Lancaster
Caminiti is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Lancaster
Reynolds hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Scott vs. Lancaster
Scott hits a fly ball into right field for a base hit. Reynolds scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Young vs. Lancaster
Young hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Young for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mumphrey vs. Scott
Mumphrey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Young. Mumphrey reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Moreland vs. Scott
Moreland hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Mumphrey moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Davis vs. Scott
Davis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Dunston vs. Scott
Dunston hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Reynolds fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. Mumphrey scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lancaster vs. Scott
There's a wild pitch. Dunston moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lancaster vs. Scott
Lancaster strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Lancaster
Hatcher hits a popup towards first. Durham settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Lancaster
Doran strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Lancaster
Ashby strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Scott
Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Scott
Sandberg hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Bass. Sandberg reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Durham vs. Scott
Durham strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Dawson vs. Scott
Dawson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Sandberg scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mumphrey vs. Scott
There goes Dawson. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Dawson steals second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mumphrey vs. Scott
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Dawson moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Moreland vs. Scott
Moreland strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Lancaster
Davis hits a fly ball into center field. Martinez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Lancaster
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards short. Dunston scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Caminiti vs. Lancaster
Caminiti hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Caminiti for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Scott
Davis hits a popup into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dunston vs. Scott
Dunston hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lancaster vs. Scott
Lancaster 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 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Lancaster
Reynolds hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Lancaster
Scott strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Young vs. Lancaster
Young hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Young for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Scott
Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Scott
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Caminiti fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. Scott
Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Lancaster
Hatcher hits a line drive into center field. Martinez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Lancaster
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first, with Lancaster covering, for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Lancaster
Ashby hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Lancaster
Davis hits a fly ball into left field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dawson vs. Scott
Dawson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mumphrey vs. Scott
Mumphrey hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreland vs. Scott
Moreland hits a fly ball into left field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Lancaster
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Caminiti vs. Lancaster
Caminiti hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Caminiti reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Reynolds vs. Lancaster
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Caminiti moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Scott vs. Lancaster
Scott hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Scott
Davis hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dunston vs. Scott
Dunston hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Dunston reaches second base with a double. Davis moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Palmeiro vs. Scott
Rafael Palmeiro pinch hits for Les Lancaster.
Palmeiro hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Davis scores. Dunston moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Martinez vs. Scott
Martinez strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Sandberg vs. Scott
Sandberg strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Durham vs. Scott
Durham hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Ashby settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Young vs. Hall
Drew Hall now pitching.
Young hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatcher vs. Hall
Hatcher hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Young moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Doran vs. Hall
Doran hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Young scores. Hatcher moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Ashby vs. Baller
Jay Baller now pitching.
Ashby hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Hatcher scores. Doran moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Baller
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Moreland fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. Ashby moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bass vs. Baller
Bass is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Caminiti vs. Baller
Caminiti hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Davis settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 4 - Cubs, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dawson vs. Scott
Dawson hits a long drive deep into left center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mumphrey vs. Scott
Mumphrey hits a fly ball into left field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreland vs. Scott
Moreland hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Scott
Davis strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berra vs. DiPino
Dale Berra pinch hits for Craig Reynolds. Frank DiPino now pitching. Manny Trillo now playing third base.
Berra hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lopes vs. DiPino
Davey Lopes pinch hits for Mike Scott.
Lopes hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Young vs. DiPino
Young hits a line drive towards third. Trillo reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatcher vs. DiPino
There goes Lopes. The throw from Davis and he is out, Sandberg applying the tag. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dunston vs. Andersen
Dale Berra now playing shortstop. Larry Andersen now pitching.
Dunston hits a fly ball into center field. Young settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trillo vs. Andersen
Trillo hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Andersen
Martinez is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 10
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Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. DiPino
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Doran vs. DiPino
DiPino fires to first and picks off Hatcher. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. DiPino
Doran hits a fly ball into right field. Dawson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. DiPino
Ashby hits a fly ball into left field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 10
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Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Andersen
Sandberg hits a fly ball into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. Andersen
Durham is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dawson vs. Andersen
Dawson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 11
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Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. DiPino
Davis strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. DiPino
Bass hits a long drive deep into left center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Caminiti vs. DiPino
Caminiti hits a popup towards short. Dunston settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berra vs. DiPino
Berra hits a ball on the ground towards third. Trillo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 11
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Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mumphrey vs. Smith
Dave Smith now pitching.
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Quinones vs. Smith
Luis Quinones pinch hits for Frank DiPino.
Quinones hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Smith
Davis is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Cubs, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dunston vs. Smith
Bob Dernier pinch runs for Luis Quinones.
Dunston hits a fly ball into center field. Young settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/22/1987 -- Houston at Chicago (D)
Houston AB R H RBI Chicago AB R H RBI
Young G, cf 4 1 1 0 Martinez D, cf 5 0 0 0
Hatcher B, lf 5 2 2 0 Sandberg R, 2b 5 1 2 0
Doran B, 2b 5 0 2 2 Durham L, 1b 5 0 1 0
Ashby A, c 5 0 2 1 Dawson A, rf 5 1 2 2
Davis G, 1b 5 0 0 0 Mumphrey J, lf 5 1 3 0
Bass K, rf 4 1 1 1 Moreland K, 3b 4 0 0 0
Caminiti K, 3b 5 0 1 0 DiPino F, p 0 0 0 0
Reynolds C, ss 3 1 1 0 Quinones L, ph 1 0 0 0
Berra D, ph-ss 2 0 0 0 Dernier B, pr 0 0 0 0
Scott M, p 3 0 1 1 Davis J, c 4 1 1 0
Lopes D, ph 1 0 1 0 Dunston S, ss 5 0 1 1
Andersen L, p 0 0 0 0 Lancaster L, p 2 0 0 0
Smith D, p 0 0 0 0 Palmeiro R, ph 1 0 1 1
Hall D, p 0 0 0 0
Baller J, p 0 0 0 0
Trillo M, 3b 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
42 5 12 5 43 4 11 4
Houston 110 000 020 01 -- 5
Chicago 011 000 110 00 -- 4
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Scott M 8.0 9 4 4 1 7
Andersen L (W) 2.0 1 0 0 0 2
Smith D (S) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Lancaster L 7.0 5 2 2 1 4
Hall D* 0.0 3 2 2 0 0
Baller J 1.0 1 0 0 1 0
DiPino F (L) 3.0 3 1 1 0 1
* Pitched to 3 batters in 8th
DP -- Houston 1, Chicago 1
LOB -- Houston 6, Chicago 7
2B -- Doran B, Reynolds C, Mumphrey J, Sandberg R, Caminiti K, Dunston S
HR -- Dawson A, Bass K
SB -- Dawson A
CS -- Lopes D
WP -- Scott M
T -- 3:19
A -- 32552
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