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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 23, 1967
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, played on August 23, 1967 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | August 23, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 23, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Wed |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Clay Carroll |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bruce Von Hoff |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 14,595 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 43 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ed Vargo 1B: Bill Williams 2B: Frank Secory 3B: Ken Burkhart |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Marty Martinez | Shortstop |
| Tito Francona | First Baseman |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Joe Torre | Catcher |
| Clete Boyer | Third Baseman |
| Rico Carty | Left Fielder |
| Gary Geiger | Center Fielder |
| Woody Woodward | Second Baseman |
| Clay Carroll | Pitcher |
| Billy Hitchcock | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sonny Jackson | Shortstop |
| Joe Morgan | Second Baseman |
| Doug Rader | First Baseman |
| Rusty Staub | Right Fielder |
| Jim Wynn | Center Fielder |
| Norm Miller | Left Fielder |
| Bob Aspromonte | Third Baseman |
| Ron Brand | Catcher |
| Bruce Von Hoff | Pitcher |
| Grady Hatton | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 23, 1967
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Von Hoff
Martinez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Martinez reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Francona vs. Von Hoff
Francona hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Von Hoff
Aaron hits a popup towards first. Rader settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Von Hoff
Torre takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Boyer vs. Von Hoff
Boyer hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Morgan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Carty vs. Von Hoff
Carty hits a fly ball into right field. Staub settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Carroll
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Carroll
Morgan strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Carroll
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Staub vs. Carroll
Staub hits a fly ball into left field. Carty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Geiger vs. Von Hoff
Geiger takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Woodward vs. Von Hoff
There goes Geiger. The throw from Brand and he is safe. Geiger steals second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Woodward vs. Von Hoff
Woodward strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Carroll vs. Von Hoff
Carroll is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Martinez vs. Von Hoff
Martinez takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Francona vs. Von Hoff
Francona takes first base on ball four. Geiger moves to third. Martinez moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Aaron vs. Eilers
Dave Eilers now pitching.
Aaron hits a fly ball into left field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Carroll
Wynn hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Woodward settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Carroll
Miller hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Geiger. Miller reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aspromonte vs. Carroll
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Miller moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Brand vs. Carroll
Brand hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Eilers
Torre hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Eilers fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Eilers
Boyer hits a fly ball into left field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carty vs. Eilers
Carty hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Eilers vs. Carroll
Eilers hits a fly ball into left field. Carty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Carroll
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez misplays the ball. That's an error on Martinez. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Carroll
Morgan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Woodward scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rader vs. Carroll
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Woodward scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Geiger vs. Eilers
Geiger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Woodward vs. Eilers
Woodward hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carroll vs. Eilers
Carroll hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Martinez vs. Eilers
Martinez hits a fly ball into left field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Carroll
Staub hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Carroll
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Woodward fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miller vs. Carroll
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Francona vs. Eilers
Francona hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Eilers fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Eilers
Aaron hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Brand settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Eilers
Torre hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Carroll
Aspromonte hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brand vs. Carroll
Brand takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Harrison vs. Carroll
Chuck Harrison pinch hits for Dave Eilers.
Harrison hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Geiger who is chasing the ball. Harrison reaches third base with a triple. Brand goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Jackson vs. Carroll
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Woodward scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Morgan vs. Carroll
Morgan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Harrison scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Carroll
There goes Morgan. The throw from Torre and he is safe. Morgan steals second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rader vs. Carroll
Rader hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Sherry
Larry Sherry now pitching.
Boyer strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carty vs. Sherry
Carty hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Geiger vs. Sherry
Geiger hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Morgan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Carroll
Staub hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Woodward scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Carroll
Wynn hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Carroll
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards first. Francona scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Miller for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Carroll
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Woodward vs. Sherry
Woodward takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jones vs. Sherry
Mack Jones pinch hits for Clay Carroll.
Jones hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Woodward moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Martinez vs. Sherry
Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sherry fields it and throws to third for the out. Jones moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Francona vs. Sherry
Francona hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Morgan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Aaron vs. Sherry
Aaron hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Aaron reaches second base with a double. Jones scores. Martinez goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Torre vs. Sherry
Torre strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brand vs. Hernandez
Ramon Hernandez now pitching.
Brand hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Woodward scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brandt vs. Hernandez
Jackie Brandt pinch hits for Larry Sherry.
Brandt hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Hernandez
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Hernandez
Jackson is thrown out by unknown player in unknown way. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Dukes
Tom Dukes now pitching.
Boyer is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Carty vs. Dukes
Carty hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Boyer moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Geiger vs. Dukes
Geiger bunts in front of the plate. Brand fields it and throws to first for the out. Boyer moves to third. Carty moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Lau vs. Dukes
Charlie Lau pinch hits for Woody Woodward.
Lau is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
de la Hoz vs. Dukes
Mike de la Hoz pinch hits for Ramon Hernandez.
de la Hoz is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Martinez vs. Dukes
Martinez takes first base on ball four. Boyer scores. Carty moves to third. Lau moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Francona vs. Dukes
Francona hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Carty scores. Lau scores. Martinez moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Aaron vs. Dukes
Aaron hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Aaron reaches second base with a double. Martinez scores. Francona goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Torre vs. Schneider
Dan Schneider now pitching.
Torre hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Upshaw
Cecil Upshaw now pitching. Mike de la Hoz now playing second base. Felipe Alou now playing left field.
Morgan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Martinez. Morgan moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rader vs. Upshaw
Rader is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Staub vs. Upshaw
Staub hits a popup towards short. Martinez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Upshaw
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Martinez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Schneider
Boyer is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Schneider
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan misplays the ball. That's an error on Morgan. Alou moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Geiger vs. Schneider
Geiger strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Upshaw vs. Schneider
Upshaw hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Upshaw
Miller hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Upshaw
Aspromonte is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brand vs. Upshaw
Brand hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Adlesh vs. Upshaw
Dave Adlesh pinch hits for Dan Schneider.
Adlesh is called out on strikes. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/23/1967 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Martinez M, ss 3 3 1 1 Jackson S, ss 4 0 2 0
Francona T, 1b 4 2 2 4 Morgan J, 2b 4 0 2 1
Aaron H, rf 5 0 2 4 Rader D, 1b 4 0 0 0
Torre J, c 4 0 0 0 Staub R, rf 4 0 1 0
Boyer C, 3b 4 1 0 0 Wynn J, cf 4 1 1 1
Carty R, lf 4 1 1 0 Miller N, lf 4 0 1 0
Alou F, lf 1 0 0 0 Aspromonte B, 3b 4 0 1 0
Geiger G, cf 3 0 0 0 Brand R, c 3 1 1 0
Woodward W, 2b 2 0 0 0 Von Hoff B, p 0 0 0 0
Lau C, ph 0 1 0 0 Eilers D, p 1 0 0 0
Upshaw C, p 1 0 0 0 Harrison C, ph 1 1 1 1
Carroll C, p 2 0 1 0 Sherry L, p 0 0 0 0
Jones M, ph 1 1 1 0 Brandt J, ph 1 0 0 0
Hernandez R, p 0 0 0 0 Dukes T, p 0 0 0 0
de la Hoz M, ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Schneider D, p 0 0 0 0
Adlesh D, ph 1 0 0 0
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35 9 8 9 35 3 10 3
Atlanta 200 000 250 -- 9
Houston 000 021 000 -- 3
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Carroll C (W) 6.0 7 3 3 1 1
Hernandez R 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
Upshaw C (S) 2.0 2 0 0 0 3
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Von Hoff B 1.2 2 2 2 4 2
Eilers D 3.1 1 0 0 0 0
Sherry L (L) 2.0 2 2 2 1 2
Dukes T 0.2 3 5 5 2 1
Schneider D 1.1 0 0 0 0 2
E -- Martinez M 2, Morgan J
DP -- Atlanta 2
LOB -- Atlanta 8, Houston 6
2B -- Martinez M, Miller N, Aaron H 2
3B -- Harrison C
HR -- Francona T, Wynn J
SB -- Geiger G, Morgan J
CS -- Jackson S
SH -- Geiger G
HBP -- by Dukes T (Boyer C)
T -- 2:43
A -- 14595
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