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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 1, 1972
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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 1, 1972 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | July 1, 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 1, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Phil Niekro |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Don Wilson |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 28,258 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 1 minute |
| Umpires | HP: John McSherry 1B: Frank Pulli 2B: Tom Gorman 3B: Bill Williams |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sonny Jackson | Third Baseman |
| Ralph Garr | Right Fielder |
| Hank Aaron | First Baseman |
| Rico Carty | Left Fielder |
| Earl Williams | Catcher |
| Mike Lum | Center Fielder |
| Marty Perez | Shortstop |
| Gil Garrido | Second Baseman |
| Phil Niekro | Pitcher |
| Lum Harris | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Jim Wynn | Right Fielder |
| Lee May | First Baseman |
| Bob Watson | Left Fielder |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Tommy Helms | Second Baseman |
| Don Wilson | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 1, 1972
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards first. May scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Jackson for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Wilson
Garr 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. Wilson
There goes Garr. The throw from Edwards and he throws it away. That's a stolen base and an error. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Garr scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Carty vs. Wilson
There goes Aaron. The throw from Edwards and he is safe. Aaron steals second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Carty vs. Wilson
Carty strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a fly ball into center field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Niekro
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a line drive into left field. Watson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Wilson
Garrido hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Garrido reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Niekro vs. Wilson
Niekro strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Niekro
May hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Lum. Watson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. Watson moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Edwards vs. Niekro
Edwards hits a fly ball into center field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Watson tags and scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Helms vs. Niekro
Helms hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Lum. Helms reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wilson vs. Niekro
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garrido scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards first. May scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Jackson for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Wilson
Garr hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garrido scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a fly ball into left field. Carty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Niekro
Wynn hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Williams fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carty vs. Wilson
Carty strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Edwards fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Niekro
May hits a fly ball into center field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a fly ball into center field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Niekro
Edwards hits a fly ball into left field. Carty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Wilson
Garrido hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Niekro vs. Wilson
Niekro bunts towards the mound. Wilson fields it and throws to first for the out. Garrido moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Helms vs. Niekro
Helms hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Niekro
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a fly ball into center field. Lum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Wilson
Garr hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Wilson, and towards Helms, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carty vs. Wilson
Carty hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Niekro
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Niekro
Niekro fires over to first and throws the ball away. That's an error on Niekro. Cedeno moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Niekro
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
May vs. Niekro
May takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson takes first base on ball four. Cedeno moves to third. May moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Rader vs. Niekro
Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cedeno scores. May scores. Watson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Edwards vs. McQueen
Mike McQueen now pitching.
Edwards strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Helms vs. McQueen
Helms hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. McQueen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Wilson
Perez hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. McQueen
Wilson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. McQueen
Metzger takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. McQueen
Metzger is thrown out, attempting to steal, by unknown player in unknown way. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. McQueen
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. McQueen
Wynn hits a line drive into left field. Carty settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Wilson
Garrido hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Breazeale vs. Wilson
Jim Breazeale pinch hits for Mike McQueen.
Breazeale hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilson fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Wilson
Jackson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Jackson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garr vs. Wilson
Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Jackson scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Wilson
Aaron strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Stone
George Stone now pitching.
May hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Stone
Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. May moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rader vs. Stone
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. May moves to third. Watson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Edwards vs. Stone
Edwards hits a popup, foul, towards third. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Helms vs. Stone
Helms is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Wilson vs. Stone
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jackson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carty vs. Wilson
Carty hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Wilson
Williams hits a fly ball into left field. Watson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Wilson
Lum hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 7/1/1972 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Jackson S, 3b 4 1 1 0 Metzger R, ss 3 0 0 0
Garr R, rf 4 1 2 1 Cedeno C, cf 4 1 2 0
Aaron H, 1b 4 0 1 1 Wynn J, rf 4 0 0 0
Carty R, lf 4 0 0 0 May L, 1b 3 2 2 1
Williams E, c 4 0 0 0 Watson B, lf 3 1 3 0
Lum M, cf 4 0 0 0 Rader D, 3b 4 0 1 2
Perez M, ss 3 0 0 0 Edwards J, c 3 0 0 1
Garrido G, 2b 3 0 3 0 Helms T, 2b 3 0 1 0
Niekro P, p 1 0 0 0 Wilson D, p 4 0 0 0
McQueen M, p 0 0 0 0
Breazeale J, ph 1 0 0 0
Stone G, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
32 2 7 2 31 4 9 4
Atlanta 100 000 010 -- 2
Houston 020 002 00x -- 4
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro P (L) 5.1 6 4 4 2 0
McQueen M 1.2 1 0 0 1 2
Stone G 1.0 2 0 0 1 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Wilson D (W) 9.0 7 2 2 0 8
E -- Edwards J, Niekro P
DP -- Houston 1
LOB -- Atlanta 4, Houston 8
2B -- Garrido G, Watson B, Helms T, Jackson S
HR -- May L
SB -- Garr R, Aaron H
CS -- Metzger R
SH -- Niekro P
SF -- Edwards J
T -- 2:01
A -- 28258
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