Top 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Richard
  
  Office hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Crawford. Office reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Royster vs. Richard
  
  Royster hits a fly ball into center field. Gardner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Montanez vs. Richard
  
  Montanez hits a fly ball into center field. Gardner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Burroughs vs. Richard
  
  Burroughs hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Richard
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gonzalez vs. Messersmith
  
  Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabell vs. Messersmith
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Gonzalez moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Cruz vs. Messersmith
  
  There goes Cabell. The throw from Pocoroba and he is out, Rockett applying the tag. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cruz vs. Messersmith
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Gonzalez tags and scores. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Messersmith
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Messersmith fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Richard
  
  Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground between the mound and first base. Richard scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Pocoroba for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbreath vs. Richard
  
  Gilbreath takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rockett vs. Richard
  
  Rockett hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Crawford vs. Messersmith
  
  Crawford strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Messersmith
  
  Ferguson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gardner vs. Messersmith
  
  Gardner hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Metzger vs. Messersmith
  
  Metzger strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Messersmith vs. Richard
  
  Messersmith hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Richard
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Richard fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Richard
  
  Royster hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Richard vs. Messersmith
  
  Richard strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gonzalez vs. Messersmith
  
  Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath misplays the ball. That's an error on Gilbreath. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabell vs. Messersmith
  
  There goes Gonzalez. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Gonzalez steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cabell vs. Messersmith
  
  Cabell hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cruz vs. Messersmith
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Montanez vs. Richard
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops it up and throws to first, with Richard covering, for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Richard
  
  Burroughs is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Richard
  
  Matthews is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Messersmith
  
  Watson hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Crawford vs. Messersmith
  
  Crawford 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, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Messersmith
  
  Ferguson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Richard
  
  Pocoroba hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbreath vs. Richard
  
  Gilbreath strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rockett vs. Richard
  
  Rockett hits a fly ball into left field. Crawford settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gardner vs. Messersmith
  
  Gardner strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Messersmith
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Richard vs. Messersmith
  
  Richard bunts towards the mound. Messersmith juggles the ball. That's an error on Messersmith. Metzger moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Gonzalez vs. Messersmith
  
  Gonzalez hits a line drive towards first. Montanez catches it and steps on first to double up Richard. View Play 

Top 6

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Messersmith vs. Richard
  
  Messersmith hits a fly ball into center field. Gardner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Richard
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Richard fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Richard
  
  Royster hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Montanez vs. Richard
  
  There goes Royster. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. Royster steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Montanez vs. Richard
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Royster moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Burroughs vs. Richard
  
  Burroughs hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Messersmith
  
  Cabell hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Messersmith
  
  Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Messersmith
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Crawford vs. Messersmith
  
  Crawford hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Crawford reaches second base with a double. Watson goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Ferguson vs. Messersmith
  
  Ferguson hits a popup towards first. Montanez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Richard
  
  Matthews 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--
  Pocoroba vs. Richard
  
  There goes Matthews. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. Matthews steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Pocoroba vs. Richard
  
  Pocoroba strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Gilbreath vs. Richard
  
  Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Rockett vs. Richard
  
  Rockett hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to home to get Matthews. Gilbreath moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Messersmith vs. Richard
  
  Messersmith takes first base on ball four. Gilbreath moves to third. Rockett moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Office vs. Richard
  
  Office strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gardner vs. Messersmith
  
  Gardner takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Metzger vs. Messersmith
  
  Metzger bunts towards the mound. Messersmith fields it and throws to first for the out. Gardner moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Richard vs. Messersmith
  
  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. Gardner moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Gonzalez vs. Messersmith
  
  Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Richard
  
  Royster hits a popup towards first. Watson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Montanez vs. Richard
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Montanez for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Richard
  
  Burroughs strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Messersmith
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Messersmith fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Messersmith
  
  Cruz strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Messersmith
  
  Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office who is chasing the ball. Watson reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Crawford vs. Messersmith
  
  Crawford hits a line drive into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Richard
  
  Matthews strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Richard
  
  Pocoroba hits a fly ball into center field. Gardner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gilbreath vs. Richard
  
  Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rockett vs. Richard
  
  Rockett hits a fly ball into left field. Crawford settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Messersmith
  
  Ferguson hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gardner vs. Messersmith
  
  Gardner strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Messersmith
  
  Metzger is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 10

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Asselstine vs. Forsch
  
  Ken Forsch now pitching. Rob Sperring now playing shortstop. Brian Asselstine pinch hits for Andy Messersmith.
  
  Asselstine hits a fly ball into center field. Gardner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Forsch
  
  Office hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Forsch
  
  Royster strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 10

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sperring vs. Johnson
  
  Bob Johnson now pitching.
  
  Sperring strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gonzalez vs. Johnson
  
  Gonzalez 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--
  Cabell vs. Johnson
  
  Cabell takes first base on ball four. Gonzalez moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Cruz vs. Johnson
  
  Cruz hits a popup in front of the plate. Pocoroba settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Watson vs. Johnson
  
  Watson takes first base on ball four. Gonzalez moves to third. Cabell moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Crawford vs. Johnson
  
  Crawford hits a ball on the ground towards first. Montanez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Crawford for the out. View Play 

Top 11

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Montanez vs. Forsch
  
  Wilbur Howard now playing left field.
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gonzalez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Forsch
  
  Burroughs 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--
  Matthews vs. Forsch
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 11

• Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Johnson
  
  Ferguson hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 

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         Game of 4/8/1977 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)

  Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Office R, cf          5  1  1  0   Gonzalez J, 2b        5  1  2  0   
Royster J, 3b         5  0  1  0   Cabell E, 3b          4  0  1  0   
Montanez W, 1b        5  0  1  0   Cruz J, rf            3  0  0  1   
Burroughs J, rf       5  1  2  2   Watson B, 1b          4  1  1  0   
Matthews G, lf        5  0  1  0   Crawford W, lf        5  0  1  1   
Pocoroba B, c         4  0  0  0   Howard W, lf          0  0  0  0   
Gilbreath R, 2b       3  0  2  0   Ferguson J, c         5  1  2  1   
Rockett P, ss         4  0  0  0   Gardner A, cf         3  0  0  0   
Messersmith A, p      2  0  0  0   Metzger R, ss         3  0  1  0   
Asselstine B, ph      1  0  0  0   Forsch K, p           0  0  0  0   
Johnson B, p          0  0  0  0   Richard J, p          2  0  0  0   
                                   Sperring R, ss        1  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     39  2  8  2                        35  3  8  3

Atlanta          200 000 000 00 --  2
Houston          100 001 000 01 --  3
  0 outs when winning run was scored.

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Messersmith A         9.0  6  2  2  2  7
Johnson B (L)         1.0  2  1  1  2  1

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Richard J             9.0  7  2  2  2  7
Forsch K (W)          2.0  1  0  0  0  1

E -- Gilbreath R, Messersmith A
DP -- Atlanta 1, Houston 2
LOB -- Atlanta 6, Houston 9
2B -- Office R, Crawford W
3B -- Watson B
HR -- Burroughs J, Ferguson J
SB -- Gonzalez J, Royster J, Matthews G
CS -- Cabell E
SH -- Richard J, Metzger R
SF -- Cruz J
T -- 2:56
A -- 25781

    

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