Top 1

• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Arrigo
  
  Davis hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Brand vs. Arrigo
  
  Brand hits a popup towards third. Perez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wynn vs. Arrigo
  
  Wynn hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Helms settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Staub vs. Arrigo
  
  Staub strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rose vs. Wilson
  
  Rose strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnson vs. Wilson
  
  Johnson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Perez vs. Wilson
  
  There goes Johnson. The throw from Brand and he is safe. Johnson steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Perez vs. Wilson
  
  Perez hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  May vs. Wilson
  
  May hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aspromonte vs. Arrigo
  
  Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Menke vs. Arrigo
  
  Menke hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Arrigo
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards first. May fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pinson vs. Wilson
  
  Pinson hits a fly ball into left field. Watson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bench vs. Wilson
  
  Bench hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Wynn who is chasing the ball. Bench reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Helms vs. Wilson
  
  Helms takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Cardenas vs. Wilson
  
  Cardenas strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Arrigo vs. Wilson
  
  Arrigo strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Torres vs. Arrigo
  
  Torres strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Arrigo
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Arrigo fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Arrigo
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Brand vs. Arrigo
  
  Brand takes first base on ball four. Wilson moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Wynn vs. Arrigo
  
  Wynn hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Pinson who is chasing the ball. Wynn reaches third base with a triple. Wilson scores. Brand goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Staub vs. Arrigo
  
  Staub takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Aspromonte vs. Arrigo
  
  Aspromonte strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rose vs. Wilson
  
  Rose strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnson vs. Wilson
  
  Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perez vs. Wilson
  
  Perez hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Menke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Menke vs. Arrigo
  
  Menke takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Arrigo
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Perez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Torres vs. Arrigo
  
  Torres strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  May vs. Wilson
  
  May hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Menke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pinson vs. Wilson
  
  Pinson hits a popup towards third. Aspromonte settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bench vs. Wilson
  
  Bench hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Helms vs. Wilson
  
  Helms hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Bench moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Cardenas vs. Wilson
  
  Cardenas hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Brand fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Arrigo
  
  Wilson strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Arrigo
  
  Davis hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Johnson. Davis reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Brand vs. Arrigo
  
  Brand takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Wynn vs. Arrigo
  
  Wynn strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Staub vs. Arrigo
  
  Staub hits a popup, foul, towards third. Perez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Arrigo vs. Wilson
  
  Arrigo is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rose vs. Wilson
  
  Rose hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Johnson vs. Wilson
  
  Johnson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Rose moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Perez vs. Wilson
  
  Perez hits a line drive towards short. Torres catches it and throws to first to double up Johnson. View Play 

Top 6

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aspromonte vs. Arrigo
  
  Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cardenas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Menke vs. Arrigo
  
  Menke strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Arrigo
  
  Watson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Torres vs. Arrigo
  
  Torres hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Arrigo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  May vs. Wilson
  
  May hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pinson vs. Wilson
  
  Pinson hits a popup towards first. Staub settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bench vs. Wilson
  
  Bench strikes out. View Play 

Top 7

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Arrigo
  
  Wilson strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Arrigo
  
  Davis hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Brand vs. Arrigo
  
  There goes Davis. The throw from Bench and he is out, Cardenas applying the tag. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brand vs. Arrigo
  
  Brand is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Helms vs. Wilson
  
  Helms hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cardenas vs. Wilson
  
  Cardenas hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ruiz vs. Wilson
  
  Chico Ruiz pinch hits for Gerry Arrigo.
  
  Ruiz takes first base on ball four. Helms moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Rose vs. Wilson
  
  Rose hits a ball on the ground towards first. Staub fields it and throws to second for the out. Helms moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Johnson vs. Wilson
  
  Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Helms scores. Rose moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Perez vs. Wilson
  
  Perez strikes out. View Play 

Top 8

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Davidson
  
  Ted Davidson now pitching.
  
  Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Staub vs. Davidson
  
  Staub takes first base on ball four. Wynn moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Aspromonte vs. Kelso
  
  Bill Kelso now pitching.
  
  There goes Wynn. The throw from Bench and he is safe. Wynn steals third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Aspromonte vs. Kelso
  
  Aspromonte is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Menke vs. Kelso
  
  Menke hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cardenas fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  May vs. Wilson
  
  May hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pinson vs. Wilson
  
  Pinson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Staub scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Pinson for the out. May moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bench vs. Wilson
  
  Bench strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Helms vs. Wilson
  
  Helms hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Brand settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Kelso
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards first. May scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Watson for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Torres vs. Kelso
  
  Torres hits a fly ball into right field. Rose settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Kelso
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into center field. Pinson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jones vs. Wilson
  
  Mack Jones pinch hits for Leo Cardenas.
  
  Jones takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Johnson vs. Wilson
  
  Bob Johnson pinch hits for Bill Kelso.
  
  Johnson bunts towards first. Staub scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Johnson for the out. Jones moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rose vs. Wilson
  
  Rose hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Jones scores. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Johnson vs. Ray
  
  Jim Ray now pitching.
  
  Johnson hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Watson. Johnson reaches second base with a double. Rose goes all the way around to score. View Play 

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         Game of 5/20/1968 -- Houston at Cincinnati (N)

  Houston            AB  R  H RBI    Cincinnati         AB  R  H RBI
Davis R, cf           4  0  3  0   Rose P, rf            5  1  2  1   
Brand R, c            2  1  0  0   Johnson A, lf         4  0  3  2   
Wynn J, rf            3  0  1  2   Perez T, 3b           4  0  0  0   
Staub R, 1b           2  0  0  0   May L, 1b             4  0  1  0   
Aspromonte B, 3b      4  0  0  0   Pinson V, cf          4  0  0  0   
Menke D, 2b           3  0  1  0   Bench J, c            4  0  2  0   
Watson B, lf          4  0  1  0   Helms T, 2b           3  1  2  0   
Torres H, ss          4  0  0  0   Cardenas L, ss        3  0  0  0   
Wilson D, p           4  1  1  0   Jones M, ph           0  1  0  0   
Ray J, p              0  0  0  0   Arrigo G, p           2  0  0  0   
                                   Ruiz C, ph            0  0  0  0   
                                   Davidson T, p         0  0  0  0   
                                   Kelso B, p            0  0  0  0   
                                   Johnson B, ph         0  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     30  2  7  2                        33  3 10  3

Houston          002 000 000 --  2
Cincinnati       000 000 102 --  3
  1 out when winning run was scored.

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Wilson D (L)          8.1  9  3  3  4  8
Ray J                 0.0  1  0  0  0  0

  Cincinnati           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Arrigo G              7.0  7  2  2  4 10
Davidson T*           0.0  0  0  0  2  0
Kelso B (W)           2.0  0  0  0  0  1
  * Pitched to 2 batters in 8th

DP -- Houston 1, Cincinnati 3
LOB -- Houston 7, Cincinnati 10
2B -- Davis R, Johnson A
3B -- Bench J, Wynn J
SB -- Johnson A, Wynn J
CS -- Davis R
SH -- Johnson B
T -- 2:45
A -- 4072

    

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