Top 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Niekro
  
  Royster strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Niekro
  
  Office strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Niekro
  
  Burroughs takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Montanez vs. Niekro
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Puhl vs. Ruthven
  
  Puhl hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell hits a popup towards first. Montanez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - 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, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  There goes Cedeno. The throw from Murphy and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Niekro
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murphy vs. Niekro
  
  Murphy hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Murphy reaches second base with a double. Matthews moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Bonnell vs. Niekro
  
  Bonnell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews scores. Murphy moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Rockett vs. Niekro
  
  Herrmann has Murphy trapped. The throw from Herrmann to Cabell and back to Herrmann who tags Murphy out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rockett vs. Niekro
  
  Rockett hits a popup towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ruthven vs. Niekro
  
  Ruthven strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Ruthven
  
  Watson 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
  
  Herrmann hits a ball on the ground for an out. Watson moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Howe vs. Ruthven
  
  Howe hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Howe reaches second base with a double. Watson scores. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Metzger vs. Ruthven
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Howe moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Niekro vs. Ruthven
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Howe scores. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Puhl vs. Ruthven
  
  Puhl strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Niekro
  
  Royster 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--
  Office vs. Niekro
  
  Office strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Burroughs vs. Niekro
  
  Burroughs strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Montanez vs. Niekro
  
  Montanez hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Niekro
  
  Matthews hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cedeno vs. Ruthven
  
  There goes Cabell. The throw from Murphy and he is safe. Cabell steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cedeno vs. Ruthven
  
  Ruthven spins and fires to second and throws the ball away. That's an error on Ruthven. Cabell moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cedeno vs. Ruthven
  
  The umpire calls a balk on Ruthven Cabell scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Ruthven
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bonnell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a popup in front of the plate. Murphy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Ruthven
  
  Watson strikes out. View Play 

Top 4

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murphy vs. Niekro
  
  Murphy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bonnell vs. Niekro
  
  Bonnell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Murphy moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Rockett vs. Niekro
  
  Rockett hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell has Murphy trapped. There's the throw to Herrmann and back to Cabell, who tags Murphy for the out. Bonnell moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ruthven vs. Niekro
  
  Ruthven bunts in front of the plate. Herrmann fields it and throws to first for the out. Bonnell moves to third. Rockett moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Royster vs. Niekro
  
  Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Office vs. Niekro
  
  Office strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Herrmann vs. Ruthven
  
  Herrmann strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Ruthven
  
  Howe hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Ruthven
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Niekro
  
  Burroughs hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Burroughs for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Montanez vs. Niekro
  
  Montanez hits a popup towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Niekro
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Matthews for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Ruthven
  
  Niekro hits a popup towards short. Rockett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Puhl vs. Ruthven
  
  Puhl strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell strikes out. View Play 

Top 6

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murphy vs. Niekro
  
  Murphy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bonnell vs. Niekro
  
  Bonnell hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rockett vs. Niekro
  
  Rockett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Murphy moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ruthven vs. Niekro
  
  Ruthven hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Ruthven
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  There goes Cedeno. The throw from Murphy and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards first. Montanez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cruz for the out. Cedeno moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Watson vs. Ruthven
  
  Watson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Herrmann vs. Ruthven
  
  Herrmann hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cedeno tags and scores. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howe vs. Ruthven
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bonnell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Niekro
  
  Royster hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Niekro
  
  Office strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Niekro
  
  Burroughs hits a fly ball into left field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Ruthven
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Ruthven
  
  Niekro hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Puhl vs. Ruthven
  
  Puhl hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  There goes Puhl. The throw from Murphy and he is safe. Puhl steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cabell vs. Ruthven
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Montanez vs. Niekro
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Niekro
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell juggles the ball. That's an error on Cabell. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murphy vs. Niekro
  
  There goes Matthews. The throw from Herrmann and he is safe. Matthews steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Murphy vs. Niekro
  
  Murphy strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bonnell vs. Niekro
  
  Bonnell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Ruthven
  
  Cedeno hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Cedeno reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cruz vs. Ruthven
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Watson vs. Ruthven
  
  Watson is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Herrmann vs. Ruthven
  
  Herrmann hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cedeno scores. Watson moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Howe vs. Ruthven
  
  Howe hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Watson tags and scores. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Metzger vs. Ruthven
  
  Metzger hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Braves, 3 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rockett vs. Niekro
  
  Rob Sperring now playing third base. Enos Cabell now playing first base.
  
  Rockett hits a ball on the ground towards third. Sperring fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Asselstine vs. Niekro
  
  Brian Asselstine pinch hits for Dick Ruthven.
  
  Asselstine hits a fly ball into left field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Niekro
  
  Biff Pocoroba pinch hits for Jerry Royster.
  
  Pocoroba hits a popup towards first. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 9/20/1977 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)

  Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Royster J, 2b         3  1  1  0   Puhl T, lf            4  0  1  0   
Pocoroba B, ph        1  0  0  0   Cabell E, 3b-1b       4  1  1  0   
Office R, cf          4  0  0  0   Cedeno C, cf          4  2  3  0   
Burroughs J, rf       3  0  0  0   Cruz J, rf            4  0  0  0   
Montanez W, 1b        4  1  1  2   Watson B, 1b          2  2  1  0   
Matthews G, lf        4  1  1  0   Sperring R, 3b        0  0  0  0   
Murphy D, c           4  0  3  0   Herrmann E, c         3  0  1  2   
Bonnell B, 3b         4  0  2  1   Howe A, 2b            3  1  1  2   
Rockett P, ss         4  0  1  0   Metzger R, ss         4  0  0  0   
Ruthven D, p          2  0  0  0   Niekro J, p           3  0  1  1   
Asselstine B, ph      1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     34  3  9  3                        31  6  9  5

Atlanta          012 000 000 --  3
Houston          021 001 02x --  6

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Ruthven D (L)         8.0  9  6  5  2  5

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Niekro J (W)          9.0  9  3  3  2  8

E -- Ruthven D, Cabell E
DP -- Houston 1
LOB -- Atlanta 7, Houston 5
2B -- Murphy D, Howe A, Cedeno C
HR -- Montanez W
SB -- Cedeno C 2, Cabell E, Puhl T, Matthews G
CS -- Murphy D
SH -- Ruthven D
SF -- Herrmann E, Howe A
Balk -- Ruthven D
T -- 2:33
A -- 5873

    

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