Top 1

• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herndon vs. Lemongello
  
  Herndon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Lemongello
  
  Thomas hits a fly ball into right field. Javier settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Lemongello
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Lemongello fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. Barr
  
  Howard strikes out. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taveras vs. Barr
  
  Taveras hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Barr
  
  Cedeno hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Herndon. Cedeno reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Johnson vs. Barr
  
  Johnson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Howe vs. Barr
  
  Howe hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomasson vs. Lemongello
  
  Thomasson hits a popup towards third. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clark vs. Lemongello
  
  Clark hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Reitz vs. Lemongello
  
  There goes Clark. The throw from Herrmann and he is safe. Clark steals second. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Reitz vs. Lemongello
  
  Reitz hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Alexander vs. Lemongello
  
  Alexander hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  LeMaster vs. Lemongello
  
  LeMaster hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Lemongello fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Javier vs. Barr
  
  Javier hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Milbourne vs. Barr
  
  Milbourne hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Herrmann vs. Barr
  
  Herrmann hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Thomas settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Lemongello vs. Barr
  
  Lemongello hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Thomas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Barr vs. Lemongello
  
  Barr strikes out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herndon vs. Lemongello
  
  Herndon hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Lemongello
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. Barr
  
  Howard hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Taveras vs. Barr
  
  Taveras hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Thomas fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Barr
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Johnson vs. Barr
  
  There goes Cedeno. The throw from Alexander and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Johnson vs. Barr
  
  Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Lemongello
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomasson vs. Lemongello
  
  Thomasson hits a popup in front of the plate. Herrmann settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clark vs. Lemongello
  
  Clark hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Barr
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Javier vs. Barr
  
  Javier hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Milbourne vs. Barr
  
  Milbourne hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reitz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Arnold vs. Lemongello
  
  Leon Roberts now playing right field. Chris Arnold pinch hits for Ken Reitz.
  
  Arnold hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Alexander vs. Lemongello
  
  Alexander hits a fly ball into right field. Roberts settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  LeMaster vs. Lemongello
  
  LeMaster hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herrmann vs. Barr
  
  Chris Arnold now playing third base.
  
  Herrmann hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Herndon. Herrmann reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Lemongello vs. Barr
  
  Lemongello hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thomasson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Lemongello for the out. Herrmann moves to third. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Howard vs. Barr
  
  Howard hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Barr fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Taveras vs. Barr
  
  Taveras hits a ball on the ground towards second. Thomas picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Thomas. Herrmann scores. Taveras moves to second. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cedeno vs. Barr
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Giants, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Barr vs. Lemongello
  
  Barr strikes out. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herndon vs. Lemongello
  
  Herndon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Thomas vs. Lemongello
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Herndon moves to second. View Play 
• Giants, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Matthews vs. Lemongello
  
  Matthews hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomasson vs. Lemongello
  
  Thomasson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnson vs. Barr
  
  Johnson hits a fly ball into center field. Herndon settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Barr
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roberts vs. Barr
  
  Roberts hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clark vs. Lemongello
  
  Clark hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Herrmann fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Arnold vs. Lemongello
  
  Arnold hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Alexander vs. Lemongello
  
  Alexander hits a fly ball into right field. Roberts settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Milbourne vs. Barr
  
  Milbourne hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on LeMaster. Milbourne moves to second. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Herrmann vs. Barr
  
  Herrmann hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Thomas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Milbourne moves to third. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Boswell vs. Barr
  
  Ken Boswell pinch hits for Mark Lemongello.
  
  Boswell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Thomas scoops it up and throws to first, with Barr covering, for the out. Milbourne scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. Barr
  
  Howard hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Barr juggles the ball. That's an error on Barr. Howard moves to second. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Taveras vs. Barr
  
  Taveras hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Howard scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cedeno vs. Barr
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Taveras moves to third. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Johnson vs. Barr
  
  There goes Cedeno. The throw from Alexander and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Johnson vs. Barr
  
  Johnson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Matthews throws the ball in to Thomas who tags Johnson trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Taveras scores. Cedeno scores. Two runs are unearned. View Play 

Top 8

• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  LeMaster vs. Pentz
  
  Gene Pentz now pitching.
  
  LeMaster hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ontiveros vs. Pentz
  
  Steve Ontiveros pinch hits for Jim Barr.
  
  Ontiveros hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herndon vs. Pentz
  
  Herndon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Thomas vs. Pentz
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Milbourne scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Moffitt
  
  Randy Moffitt now pitching.
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Arnold fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roberts vs. Moffitt
  
  Roberts hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Milbourne vs. Moffitt
  
  Milbourne hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Herrmann vs. Moffitt
  
  Herrmann hits a fly ball into right field. Clark settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Pentz
  
  Greg Gross now playing right field.
  
  Matthews hits a line drive into left field. Howard picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Howard. Matthews moves to second. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Thomasson vs. Pentz
  
  Thomasson hits a fly ball into left field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Clark vs. Pentz
  
  Clark hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Pentz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Giants, 4 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Arnold vs. Pentz
  
  Arnold hits a fly ball into right field. Gross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 10/1/1976 -- San Francisco at Houston (N)

  San Francisco      AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Herndon L, cf         4  1  2  0   Howard W, lf          4  1  1  0   
Thomas D, 2b          4  0  0  0   Taveras A, ss         4  1  2  2   
Matthews G, lf        4  1  2  2   Cedeno C, cf          4  1  3  0   
Thomasson G, 1b       4  0  0  0   Johnson C, 1b         3  0  1  2   
Clark J, rf           4  1  1  0   Howe A, 3b            4  0  0  0   
Reitz K, 3b           1  0  0  0   Javier A, rf          2  0  1  0   
Arnold C, ph-3b       3  0  0  0   Roberts L, rf         2  0  0  0   
Alexander G, c        3  1  1  2   Gross G, rf           0  0  0  0   
LeMaster J, ss        3  0  0  0   Milbourne L, 2b       4  1  2  0   
Barr J, p             2  0  0  0   Herrmann E, c         4  1  1  0   
Ontiveros S, ph       1  0  0  0   Lemongello M, p       2  0  0  0   
Moffitt R, p          0  0  0  0   Boswell K, ph         1  0  0  1   
                                   Pentz G, p            0  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  4  6  4                        34  5 11  5

San Francisco    020 002 000 --  4
Houston          000 010 40x --  5

  San Francisco        IP  H  R ER BB SO
Barr J (L)            7.0 10  5  1  1  1
Moffitt R             1.0  1  0  0  0  0

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Lemongello M (W)      7.0  4  4  4  0  2
Pentz G (S)           2.0  2  0  0  0  0

E -- Thomas D, LeMaster J, Barr J, Howard W
DP -- San Francisco 1
LOB -- San Francisco 2, Houston 6
2B -- Cedeno C, Herrmann E
HR -- Alexander G, Matthews G
SB -- Clark J, Cedeno C 2
T -- 1:55
A -- 5196

    

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