Top 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Alou vs. Wilson
  
  Alou is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Wilson
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Bateman fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aaron vs. Wilson
  
  Aaron hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Niekro
  
  Davis strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Miller vs. Niekro
  
  Miller hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Niekro
  
  Wynn hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Francona vs. Wilson
  
  Francona takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Valdespino vs. Wilson
  
  Valdespino strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Boyer vs. Wilson
  
  Boyer hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke misplays the ball. That's an error on Menke. Francona moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Tillman vs. Wilson
  
  Tillman hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Tillman reaches second base with a double. Francona scores. Boyer goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Millan vs. Wilson
  
  Millan takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Niekro vs. Wilson
  
  Niekro bunts towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. Tillman moves to third. Millan moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Alou vs. Wilson
  
  Alou takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Jackson vs. Wilson
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Tillman scores. Millan moves to third. Alou moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Aaron vs. Wilson
  
  Aaron hits a popup towards short. Menke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Staub vs. Niekro
  
  Staub strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rader vs. Niekro
  
  Rader hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Menke vs. Niekro
  
  Menke hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gotay vs. Niekro
  
  Gotay hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Francona vs. Wilson
  
  Francona hits a popup towards first. Staub settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Valdespino vs. Wilson
  
  Valdespino hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Boyer vs. Wilson
  
  Boyer hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Tillman vs. Wilson
  
  Tillman takes first base on ball four. Boyer moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Millan vs. Wilson
  
  Millan hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bateman vs. Niekro
  
  Bateman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wilson vs. Niekro
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Davis vs. Niekro
  
  Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wilson moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Miller vs. Niekro
  
  There's a wild pitch. Wilson moves to third. Davis moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Miller vs. Niekro
  
  Miller hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Wilson tags and scores. Davis scores. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Niekro
  
  Wynn hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Staub vs. Niekro
  
  Staub hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rader vs. Niekro
  
  Rader hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Millan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Wilson
  
  Niekro strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Alou vs. Wilson
  
  Alou hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis who is chasing the ball. Alou reaches third base with a triple. Davis throws the ball in to Bateman who tags Alou trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Wilson
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Menke vs. Niekro
  
  Menke hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gotay vs. Niekro
  
  Gotay bunts towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. Menke moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bateman vs. Niekro
  
  Bateman hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wilson vs. Niekro
  
  Wilson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Wilson reaches second base with a double. Menke scores. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Davis vs. Niekro
  
  Davis hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aaron vs. Wilson
  
  Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Francona vs. Wilson
  
  Francona hits a popup towards short. Menke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Valdespino vs. Wilson
  
  Valdespino hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Wynn throws the ball in to Gotay who tags Valdespino, trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Miller vs. Niekro
  
  Miller hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Niekro
  
  Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Niekro. Wynn moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Staub vs. Niekro
  
  Staub is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Rader vs. Niekro
  
  Rader hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 6

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boyer vs. Wilson
  
  Boyer hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Tillman vs. Wilson
  
  Tillman strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Millan vs. Wilson
  
  Millan hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gotay settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Menke vs. Niekro
  
  Menke hits a popup towards first. Francona settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gotay vs. Niekro
  
  Gotay hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bateman vs. Niekro
  
  Bateman hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lum vs. Wilson
  
  Mike Lum pinch hits for Phil Niekro.
  
  Lum hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Lum reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Alou vs. Wilson
  
  Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gotay scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Lum moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Jackson vs. Wilson
  
  Jackson hits a popup towards third. Rader settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Aaron vs. Wilson
  
  Aaron hits a popup towards short. Menke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Cloninger
  
  Tony Cloninger now pitching.
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into left field. Valdespino settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Davis vs. Cloninger
  
  Davis hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cloninger fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Miller vs. Cloninger
  
  Miller hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Francona vs. Wilson
  
  Francona hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gotay scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Valdespino vs. Wilson
  
  Valdespino hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boyer vs. Wilson
  
  Boyer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Tillman vs. Wilson
  
  Tillman strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Cloninger
  
  Wynn hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Millan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Staub vs. Cloninger
  
  Staub hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rader vs. Cloninger
  
  Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cloninger fields it and throws to first for the out. Staub moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Menke vs. Cloninger
  
  Menke hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Millan vs. Wilson
  
  Millan hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aaron vs. Wilson
  
  Tommie Aaron pinch hits for Tony Cloninger.
  
  Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Alou vs. Wilson
  
  Alou hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Johnson vs. Wilson
  
  Deron Johnson pinch hits for Sonny Jackson.
  
  Johnson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Aaron moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Aaron vs. Wilson
  
  Aaron hits a popup towards first. Staub settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/3/1968 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)

  Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Alou F, cf            4  0  1  0   Davis R, cf           4  1  1  0   
Jackson S, ss         4  0  1  1   Miller N, rf          3  0  0  1   
Johnson D, ph         1  0  1  0   Wynn J, lf            4  1  2  1   
Aaron H, rf           5  0  0  0   Staub R, 1b           3  1  2  1   
Francona T, 1b        3  1  0  0   Rader D, 3b           4  0  0  0   
Valdespino S, lf      4  0  2  0   Menke D, ss           4  1  2  0   
Boyer C, 3b           4  1  1  0   Gotay J, 2b           2  0  0  0   
Tillman B, c          3  1  1  2   Bateman J, c          3  0  1  0   
Millan F, 2b          3  0  0  0   Wilson D, p           3  1  1  1   
Niekro P, p           1  0  0  0                                      
Lum M, ph             1  0  1  0                                      
Cloninger T, p        0  0  0  0                                      
Aaron T, ph           1  0  1  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     34  3  9  3                        30  5  9  4

Atlanta          030 000 000 --  3
Houston          004 100 00x --  5

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Niekro P (L)          6.0  8  5  5  0  2
Cloninger T           2.0  1  0  0  0  0

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Wilson D (W)          9.0  9  3  1  4  5

E -- Menke D, Niekro P
DP -- Atlanta 1
LOB -- Atlanta 9, Houston 4
2B -- Tillman B, Wilson D, Lum M
3B -- Alou F
HR -- Wynn J, Staub R
SH -- Niekro P, Gotay J
SF -- Miller N
HBP -- by Niekro P (Staub R)
WP -- Niekro P
T -- 2:16
A -- 13658

    

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