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Cubs
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 14, 1984
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs, played on August 14, 1984 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | August 14, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Chicago Cubs
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 14, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Steve Trout |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Joe Niekro |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 18,756 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 46 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Randy Marsh 1B: Steve Rippley 2B: Bob Engel 3B: Dave Pallone |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Henry Cotto | Center Fielder |
| Tom Veryzer | Second Baseman |
| Gary Matthews | Left Fielder |
| Leon Durham | First Baseman |
| Keith Moreland | Right Fielder |
| Ron Cey | Third Baseman |
| Jody Davis | Catcher |
| Dave Owen | Shortstop |
| Steve Trout | Pitcher |
| Jim Frey | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Enos Cabell | First Baseman |
| Phil Garner | Third Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Jerry Mumphrey | Center Fielder |
| Terry Puhl | Right Fielder |
| Alan Ashby | Catcher |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| Joe Niekro | Pitcher |
| Bob Lillis | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cubs
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 14, 1984
Top 1
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. Niekro
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Veryzer vs. Niekro
Veryzer hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Niekro
Matthews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. Niekro
There goes Matthews. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Matthews steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Durham vs. Niekro
Durham takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Moreland vs. Niekro
Moreland strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Trout
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Trout fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Trout
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops it up and throws to first, with Trout covering, for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Trout
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cey vs. Niekro
Cey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Niekro
Davis strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Owen vs. Niekro
Owen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Trout vs. Niekro
Trout takes first base on ball four. Owen moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cotto vs. Niekro
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Trout
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mumphrey vs. Trout
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cruz moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Puhl vs. Trout
Puhl hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. Mumphrey moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ashby vs. Trout
Ashby strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Veryzer vs. Niekro
Veryzer hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Niekro
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. Niekro
Durham hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Durham reaches second base with a double. Matthews moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Moreland vs. Niekro
Moreland hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Matthews tags and scores. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cey vs. Niekro
Cey takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Niekro
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and races to the third base bag for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Trout
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Veryzer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Trout
Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Trout fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Trout
Doran hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Owen vs. Niekro
Owen strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trout vs. Niekro
Trout strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. Niekro
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Trout
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Trout
Garner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Trout
Cruz hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cotto. Cruz reaches second base with a double. Garner moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Mumphrey vs. Trout
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Garner scores. Cruz moves to third. Mumphrey moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Puhl vs. Trout
Puhl hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cruz tags and scores. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ashby vs. Trout
Ashby hits a fly ball into right field. Moreland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Veryzer vs. Niekro
Veryzer hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Niekro
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. Niekro
Durham hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Moreland vs. Niekro
Moreland takes first base on ball four. Matthews moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cey vs. Niekro
Cey takes first base on ball four. Matthews moves to third. Moreland moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Davis vs. Niekro
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews scores. Moreland scores. Cey moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Owen vs. Niekro
Owen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cubs, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Trout
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Richardt vs. Trout
Mike Richardt pinch hits for Joe Niekro.
Richardt hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Reynolds moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Doran vs. Trout
Doran hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Reynolds scores. Richardt moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cabell vs. Trout
Cabell strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Garner vs. Trout
Garner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cotto. Garner reaches second base with a double. Richardt scores. Doran moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Cruz vs. Trout
Cruz is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Mumphrey vs. Trout
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 6
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Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bosley vs. Solano
Thad Bosley pinch hits for Steve Trout. Julio Solano now pitching.
Bosley strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. Solano
Cotto takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Veryzer vs. Solano
Veryzer hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Matthews vs. Solano
There goes Cotto. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Cotto steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Matthews vs. Solano
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cotto scores. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. Solano
Durham hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Frazier
George Frazier now pitching.
Puhl hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ashby vs. Frazier
Ashby bunts towards the mound. Frazier fields it and throws to first for the out. Puhl moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Reynolds vs. Frazier
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Puhl scores. Reynolds moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Walling vs. Frazier
Denny Walling pinch hits for Julio Solano.
Walling strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Doran vs. Frazier
Doran is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cabell vs. Frazier
Cabell hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreland vs. Smith
Dave Smith now pitching. Denny Walling now playing first base.
Moreland hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cey vs. Smith
Cey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Moreland moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Smith
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Moreland moves to third. Cey moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Dernier vs. DiPino
Jay Johnstone pinch hits for Dave Owen. Bob Dernier pinch hits for Jay Johnstone. Frank DiPino now pitching.
Dernier hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran fields it and throws to home to get Moreland. Cey moves to third. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Woods vs. DiPino
Gary Woods pinch hits for George Frazier.
Woods hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Stoddard
Larry Bowa now playing shortstop. Tim Stoddard now pitching.
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Stoddard
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mumphrey vs. Stoddard
Mumphrey hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Puhl vs. Stoddard
Puhl hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cotto who is chasing the ball. Puhl reaches third base with a triple. Cruz goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Ashby vs. Stoddard
Ashby hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Puhl scores. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reynolds vs. Stoddard
Reynolds hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Cubs, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. DiPino
Cotto strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Veryzer vs. DiPino
Veryzer hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. DiPino
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. DiPino
Durham hits a line drive into left field. That will be extra bases. Cruz fumbles the ball. That's a double and an error on Cruz. Matthews goes all the way around to score. Durham moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 5 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Moreland vs. DiPino
Moreland hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Durham scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cey vs. DiPino
Cey is hit by the pitch. Moreland moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. DiPino
Davis hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Stoddard
Walling hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Stoddard
Doran hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DiPino vs. Stoddard
DiPino strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bowa vs. DiPino
Bowa hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lake vs. DiPino
Steve Lake pinch hits for Tim Stoddard.
Lake strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. DiPino
Cotto hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Veryzer vs. DiPino
Veryzer hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/14/1984 -- Chicago at Houston (N)
Chicago AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Cotto H, cf 5 1 1 0 Doran B, 2b 4 0 1 1
Veryzer T, 2b 6 0 0 0 Cabell E, 1b 4 0 0 0
Matthews G, lf 4 3 4 1 Smith D, p 0 0 0 0
Durham L, 1b 4 1 2 1 DiPino F, p 1 0 0 0
Moreland K, rf 3 1 2 2 Garner P, 3b 4 1 2 1
Cey R, 3b 2 0 1 0 Cruz J, lf 3 2 3 0
Davis J, c 5 0 2 2 Mumphrey J, cf 4 0 2 1
Owen D, ss 3 0 1 0 Puhl T, rf 3 2 2 2
Johnstone J, ph 0 0 0 0 Ashby A, c 3 0 1 1
Dernier B, ph 1 0 0 0 Reynolds C, ss 4 1 2 1
Bowa L, ss 1 0 0 0 Niekro J, p 1 0 0 0
Trout S, p 1 0 0 0 Richardt M, ph 1 1 1 0
Bosley T, ph 1 0 0 0 Solano J, p 0 0 0 0
Frazier G, p 0 0 0 0 Walling D, ph-1b 2 0 0 0
Woods G, ph 1 0 0 0
Stoddard T, p 0 0 0 0
Lake S, ph 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
38 6 13 6 34 7 14 7
Chicago 001 021 020 -- 6
Houston 000 221 20x -- 7
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Trout S 5.0 9 4 4 1 2
Frazier G (L) 1.0 2 1 1 1 1
Stoddard T 2.0 3 2 2 0 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro J 5.0 5 3 3 6 4
Solano J (W) 1.0 1 1 1 1 1
Smith D* 0.0 3 0 0 0 0
DiPino F (S) 3.0 4 2 1 0 2
* Pitched to 3 batters in 7th
E -- Cruz J
DP -- Chicago 2, Houston 1
LOB -- Chicago 14, Houston 7
2B -- Durham L 2, Cruz J, Garner P
3B -- Puhl T
SB -- Matthews G, Cotto H
SH -- Ashby A
SF -- Moreland K, Puhl T
HBP -- by DiPino F (Cey R)
T -- 2:46
A -- 18756
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