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Pirates
@ Dodgers
Dodger Stadium
May 15, 1978
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on May 15, 1978 at Dodger Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 15, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Home Team |
Los Angeles Dodgers
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 15, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Team | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Bert Blyleven |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Burt Hooton |
| Ballpark | Dodger Stadium |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | CA |
| Attendance | 35,297 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 51 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Joe West 1B: John Kibler 2B: Nick Colosi 3B: Satch Davidson |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Frank Taveras | Shortstop |
| Omar Moreno | Center Fielder |
| Dave Parker | Right Fielder |
| John Milner | Left Fielder |
| Willie Stargell | First Baseman |
| Ed Ott | Catcher |
| Phil Garner | Third Baseman |
| Mario Mendoza | Second Baseman |
| Bert Blyleven | Pitcher |
| Chuck Tanner | Manager |
Los Angeles Dodgers Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Vic Davalillo | Left Fielder |
| Bill Russell | Shortstop |
| Reggie Smith | Right Fielder |
| Ron Cey | Third Baseman |
| Steve Garvey | First Baseman |
| Rick Monday | Center Fielder |
| Lee Lacy | Second Baseman |
| Jerry Grote | Catcher |
| Burt Hooton | Pitcher |
| Tom Lasorda | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Pirates
@ Dodgers
Dodger Stadium
May 15, 1978
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taveras vs. Hooton
Taveras hits a fly ball into center field. Monday settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Hooton
Moreno hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Lacy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Hooton
Parker hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Milner vs. Hooton
Milner hits a fly ball into right field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davalillo vs. Blyleven
Davalillo hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blyleven fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Blyleven
Russell is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Blyleven
Smith hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cey vs. Blyleven
There goes Smith. The throw from Ott and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cey vs. Blyleven
Cey hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Smith scores. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garvey vs. Blyleven
Garvey hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mendoza scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Hooton
Stargell hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ott vs. Hooton
Ott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Lacy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garner vs. Hooton
Garner hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mendoza vs. Hooton
Mendoza hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blyleven vs. Hooton
Blyleven strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Monday vs. Blyleven
Monday hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Milner. Monday reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lacy vs. Blyleven
Lacy hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Grote vs. Blyleven
Grote hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mendoza scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Monday moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hooton vs. Blyleven
Hooton hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taveras vs. Hooton
Taveras hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hooton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Hooton
Moreno hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Lacy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Hooton
Parker hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Milner vs. Hooton
There goes Parker. The throw from Grote and he is safe. Parker steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Milner vs. Hooton
Milner hits a fly ball into right field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davalillo vs. Blyleven
Davalillo takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Russell vs. Blyleven
Russell hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Blyleven
Smith hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Davalillo moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cey vs. Blyleven
There goes Smith. The throw from Ott and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Cey vs. Blyleven
Cey takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Garvey vs. Blyleven
Garvey hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to home to get Davalillo. Smith moves to third. Cey moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Monday vs. Blyleven
Monday strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Hooton
Stargell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Lacy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ott vs. Hooton
Ott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Russell misplays the ball. That's an error on Russell. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garner vs. Hooton
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Russell fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Ott moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mendoza vs. Hooton
Mendoza hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Ott moves to third. Garner moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Blyleven vs. Hooton
Blyleven strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Taveras vs. Hooton
Taveras hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Grote settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Blyleven
Lacy hits a popup, foul, towards third. Garner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grote vs. Blyleven
Grote is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hooton vs. Blyleven
Hooton is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 5
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Hooton
Moreno hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parker vs. Hooton
There goes Moreno. The throw from Grote and he is out, Russell applying the tag. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Hooton
Parker hits a fly ball into center field. Monday settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Milner vs. Hooton
Milner hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stargell vs. Hooton
There goes Milner. The throw from Grote and he is safe. Milner steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Stargell vs. Hooton
Stargell strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davalillo vs. Blyleven
Davalillo hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Milner. Davalillo reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Russell vs. Blyleven
The ball gets by Ott for a passed ball. Davalillo moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Russell vs. Blyleven
Russell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Blyleven, and towards Mendoza, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smith vs. Blyleven
Smith strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cey vs. Blyleven
Cey is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 6
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ott vs. Hooton
Glenn Burke now playing center field.
Ott hits a fly ball into right field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Hooton
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mendoza vs. Hooton
Mendoza hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hooton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garvey vs. Blyleven
Garvey hits a popup towards first. Stargell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burke vs. Blyleven
Burke hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Blyleven
Lacy is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blyleven vs. Hooton
Blyleven strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taveras vs. Hooton
Taveras strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Hooton
Moreno hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Burke who is chasing the ball. Moreno reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Parker vs. Hooton
Parker is walked intentionally. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Milner vs. Hooton
Milner hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Smith. Milner reaches second base with a double. Moreno scores. Parker goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Stargell vs. Hooton
Stargell hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ott vs. Hooton
Ott hits a fly ball into left field. Davalillo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grote vs. Blyleven
Steve Brye now playing left field.
Grote hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brye. Grote reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oates vs. Blyleven
Johnny Oates pinch hits for Burt Hooton.
Oates bunts, foul, in front of the plate. Ott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davalillo vs. Blyleven
Davalillo hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mendoza scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Grote moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Russell vs. Blyleven
Russell hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Grote scores. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Blyleven
Smith hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cey vs. Blyleven
Cey strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Hough
Charlie Hough now pitching.
Garner hits a fly ball into left field. Davalillo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mendoza vs. Hough
Mendoza is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blyleven vs. Hough
Blyleven takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Taveras vs. Hough
Taveras bunts towards the mound. Hough fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Blyleven moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Moreno vs. Hough
The ball gets by Grote for a passed ball. Blyleven moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Moreno vs. Hough
Moreno strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garvey vs. Blyleven
Garvey hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mendoza scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burke vs. Blyleven
Burke hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Blyleven
Lacy strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Hough
Parker hits a fly ball into center field. Burke settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brye vs. Hough
Brye hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Lacy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Hough
Stargell is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ott vs. Hough
Ott hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Stargell moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Garner vs. Hough
Garner hits a popup, foul, towards third. Cey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Grote vs. Blyleven
Grote hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Mendoza settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mota vs. Blyleven
Manny Mota pinch hits for Charlie Hough.
Mota bunts towards first. Stargell fields the ball and throws to Blyleven covering. Safe. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davalillo vs. Blyleven
Ted Martinez pinch runs for Manny Mota.
Davalillo hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blyleven fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Martinez moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Russell vs. Blyleven
Russell hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Martinez scores. Davalillo moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Dodgers, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Smith vs. Blyleven
Smith hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Parker. Smith reaches second base with a double. Davalillo scores. Russell goes all the way around to score. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/15/1978 -- Pittsburgh at Los Angeles (N)
Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Los Angeles AB R H RBI
Taveras F, ss 5 0 1 0 Davalillo V, lf 4 1 2 0
Moreno O, cf 5 1 2 0 Russell B, ss 5 2 2 2
Parker D, rf 4 1 2 0 Smith R, rf 5 2 4 4
Milner J, lf 4 1 2 2 Cey R, 3b 3 0 1 1
Brye S, lf 1 0 0 0 Garvey S, 1b 4 0 0 0
Stargell W, 1b 4 2 2 2 Monday R, cf 2 0 1 0
Ott E, c 5 0 1 0 Burke G, cf 2 0 0 0
Garner P, 3b 5 1 2 2 Lacy L, 2b 4 0 0 0
Mendoza M, 2b 4 0 1 0 Grote J, c 4 1 1 0
Blyleven B, p 3 0 0 0 Hooton B, p 2 0 0 0
Oates J, ph 1 0 0 0
Hough C, p 0 0 0 0
Mota M, ph 1 0 1 0
Martinez T, pr 0 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
40 6 13 6 37 7 12 7
Pittsburgh 020 000 400 -- 6
Los Angeles 100 000 303 -- 7
1 out when winning run was scored.
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Blyleven B (L) 8.1 12 7 7 2 9
Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO
Hooton B 7.0 11 6 6 1 5
Hough C (W) 2.0 2 0 0 1 2
E -- Russell B
LOB -- Pittsburgh 10, Los Angeles 7
2B -- Monday R, Davalillo V, Milner J, Grote J, Smith R
3B -- Moreno O
HR -- Garner P, Stargell W, Smith R
SB -- Smith R 2, Parker D, Milner J
CS -- Moreno O
HBP -- by Hough C (Stargell W)
PB -- Ott E, Grote J
T -- 2:51
A -- 35297
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