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Pirates
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 22, 1979
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on April 22, 1979 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | April 22, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 22, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sun |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | John Candelaria |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Joe Niekro |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 22,403 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 27 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Murray Strey 1B: Fred Brocklander 2B: Howard Hansen 3B: Bob Schroeder |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Omar Moreno | Center Fielder |
| Phil Garner | Third Baseman |
| Dave Parker | Right Fielder |
| Willie Stargell | First Baseman |
| John Milner | Left Fielder |
| Ed Ott | Catcher |
| Rennie Stennett | Second Baseman |
| Tim Foli | Shortstop |
| John Candelaria | Pitcher |
| Chuck Tanner | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Terry Puhl | Right Fielder |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
| Art Howe | Second Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Bruce Bochy | Catcher |
| Joe Niekro | Pitcher |
| Bill Virdon | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Pirates
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 22, 1979
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Niekro
Moreno hits a popup, foul, towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Niekro
Garner strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Niekro
Parker takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stargell vs. Niekro
There goes Parker. The throw from Bochy and he is safe. Parker steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Howe reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Candelaria
Puhl hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Parker who is chasing the ball. Puhl reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Reynolds vs. Candelaria
Reynolds strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Puhl tags and scores. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Milner vs. Niekro
Milner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first, with Niekro covering, for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ott vs. Niekro
Ott strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stennett vs. Niekro
Stennett 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 2
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Candelaria
Cabell hits a popup towards the mound. Candelaria settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Candelaria
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Candelaria fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Candelaria
Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bochy vs. Candelaria
Bochy hits a fly ball into left field. Milner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foli vs. Niekro
Foli hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Candelaria vs. Niekro
Candelaria strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Niekro
Moreno hits a popup towards the mound. Niekro settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Candelaria
Niekro hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Candelaria
Puhl hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Ott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Candelaria
Reynolds hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Parker. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno hits a popup towards short. Foli settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Niekro
Garner hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Garner reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Parker vs. Niekro
Parker hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Garner moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Milner vs. Niekro
Milner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Ott vs. Niekro
The ball gets by Bochy for a passed ball. Garner scores. Milner moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ott vs. Niekro
Ott hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Candelaria
Cabell hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Candelaria
Howe hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stennett vs. Niekro
Stennett hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Stennett for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foli vs. Niekro
Foli hits a popup, foul, towards first. Watson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Candelaria vs. Niekro
Candelaria hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Candelaria
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stennett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bochy vs. Candelaria
Bochy hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Candelaria
Niekro strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Niekro
Moreno 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 -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Niekro
Garner strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Niekro
Parker 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 6
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Candelaria
Puhl hits a line drive into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Candelaria
Reynolds is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Milner. Cedeno reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Moreno. Watson reaches second base with a double. Cedeno scores. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cabell vs. Candelaria
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Foli scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Puhl. Stargell reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Milner vs. Niekro
Milner hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Puhl. Milner reaches second base with a double. Stargell scores. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ott vs. Niekro
Ott hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ott for the out. Milner moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Stennett vs. Niekro
Stennett hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe fields it and throws to home to get Milner. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Foli vs. Niekro
Foli strikes out. Bochy drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Foli out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Candelaria
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards short. Foli scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Candelaria
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Foli fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bochy vs. Candelaria
There goes Cruz. The throw from Ott and he is safe. Cruz steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bochy vs. Candelaria
Bochy hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner juggles the ball. That's an error on Garner. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Alou vs. Candelaria
Jesus Alou pinch hits for Joe Niekro.
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Candelaria fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Candelaria vs. Andujar
Joaquin Andujar now pitching.
Candelaria hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Andujar
Moreno strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Andujar
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Candelaria
Puhl hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stennett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Candelaria
Reynolds hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Parker. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno is walked intentionally. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Foli misplays the ball. That's an error on Foli. Reynolds scores. Cedeno moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cabell vs. Tekulve
Rafael Landestoy pinch runs for Bob Watson. Kent Tekulve now pitching.
Cabell hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Ott fields it, and throws to get the runner. And he throws it away. That's an error on Ott. Landestoy moves to third. Cabell moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Howe vs. Tekulve
Howe hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Andujar
Rafael Landestoy now playing second base. Enos Cabell now playing first base. Art Howe now playing third base.
Parker strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Andujar
Stargell hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Puhl. Stargell reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Milner vs. Sambito
Matt Alexander pinch runs for Willie Stargell. Joe Sambito now pitching.
Milner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Lacy vs. Sambito
Lee Lacy pinch hits for Ed Ott.
Lacy hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. Alexander moves to third. Milner moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Stennett vs. Sambito
Stennett hits a line drive towards short. Reynolds reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/22/1979 -- Pittsburgh at Houston (D)
Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Moreno O, cf 4 0 0 0 Puhl T, rf 4 1 1 0
Garner P, 3b 4 1 1 0 Reynolds C, ss 4 1 2 0
Parker D, rf 3 0 0 0 Cedeno C, cf 2 1 1 1
Stargell W, 1b 4 1 2 0 Watson B, 1b 4 0 1 1
Alexander M, pr 0 0 0 0 Landestoy R, pr-2b 0 0 0 0
Milner J, lf 2 0 1 1 Cabell E, 3b-1b 4 0 0 0
Ott E, c 3 0 0 0 Howe A, 2b-3b 4 0 0 0
Lacy L, ph 1 0 0 0 Cruz J, lf 2 0 1 0
Stennett R, 2b 4 0 0 0 Bochy B, c 3 0 0 0
Foli T, ss 3 0 0 0 Niekro J, p 2 0 0 0
Candelaria J, p 3 0 0 0 Alou J, ph 1 0 0 0
Tekulve K, p 0 0 0 0 Andujar J, p 0 0 0 0
Sambito J, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
31 2 4 1 30 3 6 2
Pittsburgh 000 100 100 -- 2
Houston 100 001 01x -- 3
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Candelaria J (L) 7.1 6 3 2 2 3
Tekulve K 0.2 0 0 0 0 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro J 7.0 3 2 1 2 5
Andujar J (W) 1.1 1 0 0 0 2
Sambito J (S) 0.2 0 0 0 1 0
E -- Garner P, Foli T, Ott E
DP -- Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Pittsburgh 5, Houston 6
2B -- Reynolds C 2, Garner P, Cedeno C, Watson B, Stargell W 2, Milner J
3B -- Puhl T
SB -- Parker D, Cruz J
SF -- Cedeno C
PB -- Bochy B
T -- 2:27
A -- 22403
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