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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 31, 1976
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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 31, 1976 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | July 31, 1976 |
|---|---|
| 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 31, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Dick Ruthven |
| Home Starting Pitcher | J.R. Richard |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 3 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Lee Weyer 1B: Nick Colosi 2B: Paul Runge 3B: Ed Montague |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jerry Royster | Third Baseman |
| Rod Gilbreath | Second Baseman |
| Jim Wynn | Center Fielder |
| Willie Montanez | First Baseman |
| Ken Henderson | Right Fielder |
| Dave May | Left Fielder |
| Darrel Chaney | Shortstop |
| Biff Pocoroba | Catcher |
| Dick Ruthven | Pitcher |
| Dave Bristol | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Greg Gross | Right Fielder |
| Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Ed Herrmann | Catcher |
| Rob Andrews | Second Baseman |
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| J.R. Richard | Pitcher |
| Bill Virdon | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
July 31, 1976
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Richard
Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gilbreath vs. Richard
There goes Royster. The throw from Herrmann and he is safe. Royster steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Gilbreath vs. Richard
Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Royster moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Wynn vs. Richard
The ball gets by Herrmann for a passed ball. Royster scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Richard
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Montanez vs. Richard
Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Ruthven
Gross hits a fly ball into left field. May settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Ruthven
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Ruthven
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Ruthven
There goes Cedeno. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Watson vs. Ruthven
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath scoops it up 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: ---
Henderson vs. Richard
Henderson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Henderson for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Richard
May takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chaney vs. Richard
Chaney hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Chaney reaches second base with a double. There goes May trying to advance. Here's the throw, and he's out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Pocoroba vs. Richard
Pocoroba hits a fly ball into right field. Gross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Ruthven
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herrmann vs. Ruthven
There goes Cruz. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Cruz steals second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Herrmann vs. Ruthven
Herrmann hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cruz moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Andrews vs. Ruthven
Andrews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cruz scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Ruthven
There goes Andrews. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Andrews steals second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metzger vs. Ruthven
Metzger strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Richard vs. Ruthven
Richard is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gross vs. Ruthven
Gross hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ruthven vs. Richard
Ruthven strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Richard
Royster hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gilbreath vs. Richard
Gilbreath hits a fly ball into right field. Gross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Richard
Wynn hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Ruthven
Cabell hits a fly ball into right field. Henderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Ruthven
Cedeno hits a popup towards first. Montanez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Ruthven
Watson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Ruthven
Cruz hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Cruz reaches second base with a double. Watson moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Herrmann vs. Ruthven
Herrmann hits a fly ball into left field. May settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Montanez vs. Richard
Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Henderson vs. Richard
Henderson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Richard
May hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Andrews vs. Ruthven
Andrews hits a popup towards third. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Ruthven
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ruthven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richard vs. Ruthven
Richard strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chaney vs. Richard
Chaney takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pocoroba vs. Richard
Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ruthven vs. Richard
Ruthven strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Ruthven
Gross hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Ruthven
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Ruthven
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Richard
Royster hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Andrews settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gilbreath vs. Richard
Gilbreath strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Richard
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Montanez vs. Richard
Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Ruthven
Watson hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Ruthven
Cruz hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Cruz reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Herrmann vs. Ruthven
There's a wild pitch. Cruz moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Herrmann vs. Ruthven
Herrmann hits a ball on the ground towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Cruz scores. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Andrews vs. Ruthven
Andrews hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Henderson vs. Richard
Henderson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
May vs. Richard
May hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chaney vs. Richard
Chaney hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. There goes May trying to get to third. Cruz throws the ball in to Cabell, who tags May for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pocoroba vs. Richard
Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Ruthven
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Ruthven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richard vs. Ruthven
Richard hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Ruthven
Gross hits a fly ball into right field. Henderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Richard
Rowland Office pinch hits for Dick Ruthven.
Office 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--
Royster vs. Richard
Craig Robinson pinch runs for Rowland Office.
Royster bunts in front of the plate. Herrmann catches it and throws to second to double up Robinson. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gilbreath vs. Richard
Gilbreath 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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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Marshall
Mike Marshall now pitching.
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Marshall
Cedeno hits a popup in front of the plate. Pocoroba settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Marshall
Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Watson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Marshall
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Richard
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Montanez vs. Richard
Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Henderson vs. Richard
Henderson strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 7/31/1976, game 1 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Royster J, 3b 3 1 1 0 Gross G, rf 4 0 0 0
Gilbreath R, 2b 4 0 0 0 Cabell E, 3b 4 0 0 0
Wynn J, cf 1 0 0 0 Cedeno C, cf 4 0 1 0
Montanez W, 1b 4 0 0 0 Watson B, 1b 3 0 1 0
Henderson K, rf 3 0 0 0 Cruz J, lf 4 2 3 0
May D, lf 2 0 0 0 Herrmann E, c 3 0 0 1
Chaney D, ss 2 0 2 0 Andrews R, 2b 3 0 1 1
Pocoroba B, c 3 0 0 0 Metzger R, ss 3 0 0 0
Ruthven D, p 2 0 0 0 Richard J, p 2 0 0 0
Office R, ph 1 0 1 0
Robinson C, pr 0 0 0 0
Marshall M, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
25 1 4 0 30 2 6 2
Atlanta 100 000 000 -- 1
Houston 010 001 00x -- 2
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Ruthven D (L) 7.0 5 2 2 1 2
Marshall M 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Richard J (W) 9.0 4 1 0 7 4
DP -- Atlanta 1, Houston 4
LOB -- Atlanta 4, Houston 6
2B -- Chaney D, Cruz J 2, Watson B
SB -- Royster J, Cedeno C, Cruz J, Andrews R
HBP -- by Ruthven D (Richard J)
WP -- Ruthven D
PB -- Herrmann E
T -- 2:03
A -- 0
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