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Dodgers
@ Astros
Astrodome
May 25, 1968
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers, played on May 25, 1968 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | May 25, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Los Angeles Dodgers
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 25, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Mike Kekich |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Mike Cuellar |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 25,298 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 26 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bob Engel 1B: Al Barlick 2B: Stan Landes 3B: Ed Vargo |
Los Angeles Dodgers Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Willie Davis | Center Fielder |
| Zoilo Versalles | Shortstop |
| Wes Parker | Left Fielder |
| Ken Boyer | First Baseman |
| Bob Bailey | Third Baseman |
| Ron Fairly | Right Fielder |
| Paul Popovich | Second Baseman |
| Tom Haller | Catcher |
| Mike Kekich | Pitcher |
| Walter Alston | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ron Davis | Center Fielder |
| Denis Menke | Second Baseman |
| Jim Wynn | Right Fielder |
| Rusty Staub | First Baseman |
| Bob Aspromonte | Third Baseman |
| Bob Watson | Left Fielder |
| Ron Brand | Catcher |
| Hector Torres | Shortstop |
| Mike Cuellar | Pitcher |
| Grady Hatton | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Dodgers
@ Astros
Astrodome
May 25, 1968
Top 1
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Dodgers, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Cuellar
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards first. Staub scoops it up and throws to first, with Cuellar covering, for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Cuellar
Versalles hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Cuellar
Parker takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Boyer vs. Cuellar
Boyer hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Parker moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bailey vs. Cuellar
Bailey hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Parker scores. Boyer moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fairly vs. Cuellar
Fairly is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 1
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Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Kekich
Davis hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Kekich
Menke bunts towards first. Boyer scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Menke for the out. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Kekich
The umpire calls a balk on Kekich Davis moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Wynn vs. Kekich
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Staub vs. Kekich
Staub hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Popovich fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 2
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Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Popovich vs. Cuellar
Popovich hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Brand settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Haller vs. Cuellar
Haller hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kekich vs. Cuellar
Kekich 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
Bottom 2
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Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Kekich
Aspromonte hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Kekich
Watson hits a line drive into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brand vs. Kekich
Brand hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Popovich fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 3
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Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Cuellar
Davis hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Cuellar
Versalles 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 -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Cuellar
Parker hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torres vs. Kekich
Torres hits a fly ball into right field. Fairly settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuellar vs. Kekich
Cuellar hits a fly ball into left field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Kekich
Davis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Kekich
The umpire calls a balk on Kekich Davis moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Menke vs. Kekich
Menke hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Menke reaches second base with a double. Davis scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Kekich
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Staub vs. Kekich
Staub takes first base on ball four. Menke moves to third. Wynn moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Aspromonte vs. Kekich
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards short. Versalles fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Cuellar
Boyer hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bailey vs. Cuellar
Bailey hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cuellar picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Cuellar. Boyer goes all the way around to score. Bailey moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Fairly vs. Cuellar
Fairly is called out on strikes. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Popovich vs. Cuellar
Popovich hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Haller vs. Cuellar
Haller is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 4
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Kekich
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Versalles scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brand vs. Kekich
Brand hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torres vs. Kekich
Torres strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kekich vs. Cuellar
Kekich hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Cuellar
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards first. Staub scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Davis for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Cuellar
Versalles strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuellar vs. Kekich
Cuellar strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Kekich
Davis strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Kekich
Menke hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Haller fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Kekich
Wynn is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 6
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Cuellar
Parker hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Cuellar
Boyer hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. Cuellar
Bailey hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Kekich
Staub hits a popup, foul, towards first. Boyer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Kekich
Aspromonte hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Kekich
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brand vs. Kekich
Brand hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bailey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fairly vs. Cuellar
Fairly hits a ball on the ground towards first. Staub scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Fairly for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Popovich vs. Cuellar
Popovich takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Haller vs. Cuellar
Haller hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Popovich moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Savage vs. Cuellar
Ted Savage pinch hits for Mike Kekich.
Savage strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Cuellar
Davis hits a line drive into left field. Watson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torres vs. Purdin
John Purdin now pitching.
Torres hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Parker. Torres reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cuellar vs. Purdin
Cuellar bunts towards the mound. Purdin fields it and throws to first for the out. Torres moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Davis vs. Purdin
Davis hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Parker. Davis reaches second base with a double. Torres scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Menke vs. Purdin
Menke hits a ball on the ground towards short. Versalles scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Davis moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Wynn vs. Purdin
Wynn strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Versalles vs. Cuellar
Versalles strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Cuellar
Parker hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Cuellar
Boyer hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Watson. Boyer reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bailey vs. Cuellar
Bailey is walked intentionally. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fairly vs. Cuellar
Fairly hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Purdin
Staub hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Parker. Staub reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aspromonte vs. Purdin
Aspromonte is walked intentionally. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Watson vs. Purdin
Purdin spins and fires to second, and Staub is picked off. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Purdin
Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Watson reaches second base with a double. Aspromonte goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Brand vs. Purdin
There's a wild pitch. Watson moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Brand vs. Purdin
Brand hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Popovich scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Torres vs. Purdin
Torres is walked intentionally. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cuellar vs. Purdin
Cuellar hits a popup towards third. Bailey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Popovich vs. Cuellar
Popovich hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Haller vs. Cuellar
Haller 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 -
Dodgers, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alcaraz vs. Cuellar
Luis Alcaraz pinch hits for John Purdin.
Alcaraz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/25/1968 -- Los Angeles at Houston (N)
Los Angeles AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Davis W, cf 4 0 0 0 Davis R, cf 3 1 2 1
Versalles Z, ss 4 0 0 0 Menke D, 2b 3 0 2 1
Parker W, lf 3 1 0 0 Wynn J, rf 2 0 0 0
Boyer K, 1b 4 1 3 0 Staub R, 1b 3 0 1 0
Bailey B, 3b 3 0 2 1 Aspromonte B, 3b 3 1 2 0
Fairly R, rf 4 0 0 0 Watson B, lf 4 0 1 1
Popovich P, 2b 3 0 0 0 Brand R, c 4 0 0 0
Haller T, c 4 0 1 0 Torres H, ss 3 1 1 0
Kekich M, p 2 0 0 0 Cuellar M, p 3 0 0 0
Savage T, ph 1 0 0 0
Purdin J, p 0 0 0 0
Alcaraz L, ph 1 0 0 0
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33 2 6 1 28 3 9 3
Los Angeles 100 100 000 -- 2
Houston 001 000 11x -- 3
Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO
Kekich M 6.0 5 1 1 4 5
Purdin J (L) 2.0 4 2 2 2 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Cuellar M (W) 9.0 6 2 1 3 6
E -- Cuellar M
DP -- Los Angeles 2
LOB -- Los Angeles 7, Houston 9
2B -- Menke D, Torres H, Davis R, Boyer K, Staub R, Watson B
SH -- Menke D, Cuellar M
WP -- Purdin J
Balk -- Kekich M 2
T -- 2:26
A -- 25298
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