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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 16, 1968
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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 July 16, 1968 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | July 16, 1968 |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 16, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | George Stone |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Denny Lemaster |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 22,313 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 29 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bill Jackowski 1B: Frank Secory 2B: Ken Burkhart 3B: Harry Wendelstedt |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Felipe Alou | Center Fielder |
| Felix Millan | Second Baseman |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Joe Torre | Catcher |
| Tommie Aaron | Left Fielder |
| Deron Johnson | First Baseman |
| Sonny Jackson | Shortstop |
| Bob Johnson | Third Baseman |
| George Stone | Pitcher |
| Lum Harris | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dick Simpson | Right Fielder |
| Hector Torres | Shortstop |
| Rusty Staub | First Baseman |
| Jim Wynn | Center Fielder |
| Denis Menke | Second Baseman |
| Bob Aspromonte | Left Fielder |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| John Bateman | Catcher |
| Denny Lemaster | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 16, 1968
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Lemaster
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Lemaster
Millan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Millan moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Torre vs. Lemaster
Torre hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Millan moves to third. Aaron moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simpson vs. Stone
Simpson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torres vs. Stone
Torres hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Staub vs. Stone
Staub hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Staub reaches second base with a double. Torres goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Stone
Wynn strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Menke vs. Stone
Menke strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Lemaster
Jackson hits a popup towards short. Torres settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stone vs. Lemaster
Stone hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Lemaster
Alou strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Stone
Aspromonte hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Stone
Rader strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bateman vs. Stone
Bateman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Lemaster
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a fly ball into right field. Simpson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Lemaster
Torre hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Torre moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson hits a fly ball into left field. Aspromonte settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lemaster vs. Stone
Lemaster strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simpson vs. Stone
Simpson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torres vs. Stone
Torres hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Lemaster
Jackson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Johnson vs. Lemaster
There goes Jackson. The throw from Bateman and he throws it away. That's a stolen base and an error. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Stone vs. Lemaster
Stone hits a ball on the ground towards first. Staub scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Stone for the out. Jackson scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Lemaster
Alou takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Millan vs. Lemaster
Millan hits a popup towards first. Staub settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Stone
Staub hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan misplays the ball. That's an error on Millan. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Stone
Wynn hits a popup towards short. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Stone
Menke hits a popup towards third. Johnson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aspromonte vs. Stone
Aspromonte hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a popup towards third. Rader settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Lemaster
Torre hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Stone
Rader hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Millan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bateman vs. Stone
Bateman hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Bateman reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lemaster vs. Stone
Lemaster hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Simpson vs. Stone
Simpson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bateman scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Torres vs. Stone
Torres hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Lemaster
Jackson hits a popup in front of the plate. Bateman settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Johnson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Tillman vs. Lemaster
Bob Tillman pinch hits for George Stone.
Tillman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Johnson scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Lemaster
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Upshaw
Cecil Upshaw now pitching.
Staub 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 -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Upshaw
Wynn hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Upshaw
There goes Wynn. The throw from Torre and he is safe. Wynn steals second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Menke vs. Upshaw
Menke hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Wynn moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Aspromonte vs. Upshaw
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Lemaster
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a fly ball into left field. Aspromonte settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Lemaster
Torre strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Upshaw
Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bateman vs. Upshaw
Bateman hits a ball on the ground towards second. Millan scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lemaster vs. Upshaw
Lemaster strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Lemaster
Aaron hits a popup towards the mound. Lemaster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Johnson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jackson vs. Lemaster
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Johnson moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Johnson vs. Lemaster
Johnson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Johnson scores. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Upshaw vs. Lemaster
Upshaw strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Alou vs. Lemaster
Alou hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Jackson moves to third. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Millan vs. Shea
Steve Shea now pitching.
Millan hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Bateman fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simpson vs. Upshaw
Simpson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torres vs. Upshaw
Torres 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 -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Upshaw
Staub hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Staub reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Upshaw
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Shea
Aaron hits a popup towards the mound. Shea settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Shea
Torre is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Shea
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Torre moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Johnson vs. Shea
Johnson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Torre scores. Aaron moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jackson vs. Shea
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Aaron moves to third. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Francona vs. Dukes
Tom Dukes now pitching. Tito Francona pinch hits for Bob Johnson.
Francona hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Aaron scores. Johnson scores. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Upshaw vs. Dukes
Upshaw bunts towards the mound. Dukes fields it and throws to first for the out. Jackson moves to third. Francona moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Alou vs. Dukes
Alou hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Upshaw
Tommie Aaron now playing third base. Mike Lum now playing left field.
Menke hits a fly ball into left field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Upshaw
Aspromonte 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 -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Upshaw
Rader hits a fly ball into center field. Alou 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 7/16/1968 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Alou F, cf 5 0 1 0 Simpson D, rf 4 0 1 1
Millan F, 2b 5 0 1 0 Torres H, ss 4 1 1 0
Aaron H, rf 5 0 1 0 Staub R, 1b 4 0 2 1
Torre J, c 4 1 1 0 Wynn J, cf 4 0 1 0
Aaron T, lf-3b 4 1 2 0 Menke D, 2b 4 0 0 0
Johnson D, 1b 5 2 2 1 Aspromonte B, lf 4 0 0 0
Jackson S, ss 4 1 2 0 Rader D, 3b 4 0 1 0
Johnson B, 3b 4 1 2 1 Bateman J, c 3 1 1 0
Francona T, ph 1 0 1 2 Lemaster D, p 3 0 0 0
Lum M, lf 0 0 0 0 Shea S, p 0 0 0 0
Stone G, p 2 0 1 1 Dukes T, p 0 0 0 0
Tillman B, ph 1 0 1 1
Upshaw C, p 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
41 6 15 6 34 2 7 2
Atlanta 000 101 013 -- 6
Houston 100 010 000 -- 2
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Stone G 5.0 4 2 2 0 5
Upshaw C (W) 4.0 3 0 0 0 2
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Lemaster D (L) 7.2 11 3 2 3 5
Shea S 0.2 3 3 3 0 0
Dukes T 0.2 1 0 0 0 0
E -- Bateman J, Millan F
DP -- Atlanta 1
LOB -- Atlanta 13, Houston 5
2B -- Staub R 2, Bateman J, Johnson B, Johnson D
SB -- Jackson S, Wynn J
SH -- Upshaw C
HBP -- by Shea S (Torre J)
T -- 2:29
A -- 22313
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