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Pirates
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 21, 1970
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on July 21, 1970 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | July 21, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | July 21, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Jim Nelson |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Don Wilson |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 17,741 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 13 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bob Engel 1B: Harry Wendelstedt 2B: Tony Venzon 3B: Frank Secory |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matty Alou | Center Fielder |
| Richie Hebner | Third Baseman |
| Roberto Clemente | Right Fielder |
| Al Oliver | First Baseman |
| Willie Stargell | Left Fielder |
| Manny Sanguillen | Catcher |
| Gene Alley | Shortstop |
| Bill Mazeroski | Second Baseman |
| Jim Nelson | Pitcher |
| Danny Murtaugh | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jesus Alou | Left Fielder |
| Joe Morgan | Second Baseman |
| Norm Miller | Right Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Denis Menke | Shortstop |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Don Wilson | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Pirates
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 21, 1970
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Wilson
Alou hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Wilson
Hebner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Wilson
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilson fields it and throws to first for the out. Hebner moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oliver vs. Wilson
Oliver 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 1
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Nelson
Alou takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Nelson
Morgan hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Clemente throws the ball in to Oliver who tags Morgan trying to return to first, for the out. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Miller vs. Nelson
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards first. Oliver scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Miller for the out. Alou scores. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Nelson
Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Nelson
Menke takes first base on ball four. Watson moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rader vs. Nelson
Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Watson scores. Menke moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cedeno vs. Nelson
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Wilson
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sanguillen vs. Wilson
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into left field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alley vs. Wilson
Alley hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mazeroski vs. Wilson
Mazeroski hits a fly ball into left field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Nelson
Edwards strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Nelson
Wilson strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Nelson
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nelson vs. Wilson
Nelson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Wilson
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Wilson
There goes Alou. The throw from Edwards and he is safe. Alou steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hebner vs. Wilson
Hebner hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Clemente vs. Wilson
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Oliver vs. Wilson
Wilson fires to third, and has Alou trapped. The throw to the plate, and Alou is out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Nelson
Morgan hits a fly ball into right field. Clemente settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Nelson
Miller strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Nelson
Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Clemente settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Wilson
Oliver hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stargell vs. Wilson
Stargell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Oliver moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sanguillen vs. Wilson
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Oliver moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Alley vs. Wilson
Alley hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Alley reaches second base with a double. Oliver scores. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mazeroski vs. Wilson
Mazeroski is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Nelson vs. Wilson
Nelson hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Nelson
Menke hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Nelson
Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. Nelson
Cedeno strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Nelson
Edwards hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rader moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Wilson vs. Nelson
Wilson strikes out. Sanguillen drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Wilson out. View Play
Top 5
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Wilson
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilson juggles the ball. That's an error on Wilson. Alou moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hebner vs. Wilson
There's a wild pitch. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hebner vs. Wilson
Hebner hits a fly ball into left field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Clemente vs. Wilson
Clemente strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Oliver vs. Wilson
Oliver 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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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Nelson
Alou hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Nelson
Morgan hits a line drive into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Nelson
Miller hits a line drive into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Nelson
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hebner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Wilson
Stargell hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Stargell for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Wilson
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Wilson
Alley 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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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Nelson
Menke is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Nelson
Rader hits a line drive towards first. Oliver catches it and steps on first to double up Menke. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Nelson
Cedeno strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Wilson
Mazeroski hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Patek vs. Wilson
Freddie Patek pinch hits for Jim Nelson.
Patek hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Wilson
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Colpaert
Dick Colpaert now pitching.
Edwards hits a line drive into right field. Clemente settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Colpaert
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Colpaert
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Wilson
Hebner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Wilson
Clemente strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliver vs. Wilson
Oliver takes first base on ball four. Hebner moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stargell vs. Wilson
Stargell hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sanguillen vs. Wilson
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Colpaert
Morgan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Colpaert
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Colpaert
Watson strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Wilson
Alley takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Robertson vs. Ray
Bob Robertson pinch hits for Bill Mazeroski. Jim Ray now pitching.
Robertson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pagan vs. Ray
Jose Pagan pinch hits for Dick Colpaert.
Pagan takes first base on ball four. Robertson moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Alou vs. Cook
Dave Cash pinch runs for Jose Pagan. Ron Cook now pitching.
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan fields it and throws to second for the out. Robertson moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
May vs. Cook
Jerry May pinch hits for Richie Hebner.
May hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 7/21/1970 -- Pittsburgh at Houston (N)
Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Alou M, cf 5 0 0 0 Alou J, lf 3 2 1 1
Hebner R, 3b 3 0 1 0 Morgan J, 2b 4 0 1 0
May J, ph 1 0 0 0 Miller N, rf 4 0 0 1
Clemente R, rf 4 0 1 0 Watson B, 1b 4 1 1 0
Oliver A, 1b 3 1 1 0 Menke D, ss 1 0 0 0
Stargell W, lf 4 0 1 0 Rader D, 3b 3 0 2 1
Sanguillen M, c 4 0 0 0 Cedeno C, cf 3 0 0 0
Alley G, ss 3 0 1 1 Edwards J, c 3 0 1 0
Mazeroski B, 2b 2 0 0 0 Wilson D, p 3 0 0 0
Robertson B, ph 1 0 0 0 Ray J, p 0 0 0 0
Nelson J, p 2 0 1 0 Cook R, p 0 0 0 0
Patek F, ph 1 0 0 0
Colpaert D, p 0 0 0 0
Pagan J, ph 0 0 0 0
Cash D, pr 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
33 1 6 1 28 3 6 3
Pittsburgh 000 100 000 -- 1
Houston 200 010 00x -- 3
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Nelson J (L) 6.0 6 3 3 2 6
Colpaert D 2.0 0 0 0 0 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Wilson D (W)* 8.0 6 1 1 3 2
Ray J 0.1 0 0 0 1 0
Cook R (S) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 1 batter in 9th
E -- Wilson D
DP -- Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Pittsburgh 10, Houston 4
2B -- Alley G
HR -- Alou J
SB -- Alou M
HBP -- by Wilson D (Mazeroski B), by Nelson J (Menke D)
WP -- Wilson D
T -- 2:13
A -- 17741
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