Top 1

• Astros, 0 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. Kaat
  
  Howard strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Kaat
  
  Cabell hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Johnstone. Cabell reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cruz vs. Kaat
  
  Kaat spins and fires to second and throws the ball away. That's an error on Kaat. Cabell scores. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Kaat
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hebner fields the ball and throws to Kaat covering. Safe. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Kaat
  
  Watson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Cruz moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ferguson vs. Kaat
  
  Ferguson hits a fly ball into left field. Luzinski settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Howe vs. Kaat
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McBride vs. Larson
  
  McBride hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bowa vs. Larson
  
  There goes McBride. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. McBride steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bowa vs. Larson
  
  Bowa hits a fly ball into center field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Schmidt vs. Larson
  
  Schmidt 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 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Luzinski vs. Larson
  
  Luzinski strikes out. View Play 

Top 2

• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fuller vs. Kaat
  
  Fuller takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sperring vs. Kaat
  
  Sperring hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Larson vs. Kaat
  
  Larson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hebner vs. Larson
  
  Hebner hits a ball on the ground between the mound and first base. Larson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hebner for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnstone vs. Larson
  
  Johnstone hits a fly ball into center field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boone vs. Larson
  
  Boone takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sizemore vs. Larson
  
  There goes Boone. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. Boone steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Sizemore vs. Larson
  
  There's a wild pitch. Boone moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Sizemore vs. Larson
  
  Sizemore strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. Kaat
  
  Howard hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabell vs. Kaat
  
  Cabell hits a fly ball into left field. Luzinski settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Kaat
  
  Cruz hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Howard moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Watson vs. Kaat
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Schmidt fields it and throws to first for the out. Howard scores. Cruz moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Ferguson vs. Kaat
  
  There goes Cruz. The throw from Boone and he is out, Schmidt applying the tag. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kaat vs. Larson
  
  Kaat hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  McBride vs. Larson
  
  McBride takes first base on ball four. Kaat moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Bowa vs. Larson
  
  Bowa hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Larson fields it and throws to third for the out. McBride moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Schmidt vs. Larson
  
  Schmidt takes first base on ball four. McBride moves to third. Bowa moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Luzinski vs. Larson
  
  Luzinski hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. McBride scores. Bowa scores. Schmidt moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Hebner vs. Larson
  
  There goes Luzinski. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. Luzinski steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Hebner vs. Larson
  
  Hebner hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Johnstone vs. Larson
  
  Johnstone takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Boone vs. Larson
  
  Boone hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sperring fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Kaat
  
  Ferguson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howe vs. Kaat
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Schmidt fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Fuller vs. Kaat
  
  Fuller takes first base on ball four. Howe moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sperring vs. Kaat
  
  Sperring hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Howe scores. Fuller moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Larson vs. Kaat
  
  Larson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa fields it and throws to second for the out. Fuller moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Howard vs. Kaat
  
  Howard hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sizemore vs. Larson
  
  Sizemore takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kaat vs. Larson
  
  There goes Sizemore. The throw from Ferguson and he is out, Sperring applying the tag. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kaat vs. Larson
  
  Kaat hits a line drive into center field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McBride vs. Larson
  
  McBride 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 

Top 5

• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. Kaat
  
  Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Schmidt fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Kaat
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Kaat
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. Larson
  
  Bowa 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 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Schmidt vs. Larson
  
  Schmidt hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Luzinski vs. Larson
  
  Luzinski strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hebner vs. Larson
  
  Hebner hits a ball on the ground towards first. The ball bounces off Watson, and towards Howe, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. Kaat
  
  Ferguson hits a fly ball into center field. McBride settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Kaat
  
  Howe hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Fuller vs. Kaat
  
  Boone fires over to first and throws the ball away. That's an error on Boone. Howe moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Fuller vs. Kaat
  
  Fuller takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Sperring vs. Kaat
  
  Sperring hits a fly ball into right field. Johnstone settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Howe tags and scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Larson vs. Kaat
  
  Larson strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnstone vs. Larson
  
  Johnstone hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first, with Larson covering, for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boone vs. Larson
  
  Boone hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell juggles the ball. That's an error on Cabell. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sizemore vs. Larson
  
  Sizemore hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Fuller. Sizemore reaches second base with a double. Boone goes all the way around to score. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  McCarver vs. Larson
  
  Tim McCarver pinch hits for Jim Kaat.
  
  McCarver hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Cruz. McCarver reaches second base with a double. Cruz throws the ball in to Cabell who tags McCarver trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Sizemore scores. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McBride vs. Larson
  
  McBride hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats McBride for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. McGraw
  
  Tug McGraw now pitching.
  
  Howard strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. McGraw
  
  Cabell takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. McGraw
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball towards center field. McBride fields the ball and throws to short. Bowa drops the ball. That's an out and an error on Bowa. Cabell moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Watson vs. McGraw
  
  Watson strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bowa vs. Larson
  
  Bowa 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 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Schmidt vs. Larson
  
  Schmidt hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Luzinski vs. Larson
  
  Luzinski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sperring misplays the ball. That's an error on Sperring. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hebner vs. Larson
  
  Hebner takes first base on ball four. Luzinski moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Johnstone vs. Larson
  
  Johnstone hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Johnstone for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ferguson vs. McGraw
  
  Ferguson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McBride. Ferguson reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Howe vs. McGraw
  
  Howe strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Fuller vs. McGraw
  
  Fuller hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Johnstone throws the ball in to Sizemore who tags Fuller trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Ferguson moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Sperring vs. McGraw
  
  Sperring strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boone vs. Larson
  
  Boone hits a popup, foul, towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sizemore vs. Larson
  
  Sizemore hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McGraw vs. Larson
  
  McGraw hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  McBride vs. Larson
  
  McBride hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. McGraw moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Bowa vs. Larson
  
  Bowa hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. McGraw
  
  Cesar Cedeno pinch hits for Dan Larson.
  
  Cedeno hits a fly ball into right field. Johnstone settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howard vs. McGraw
  
  Howard hits a popup, foul, towards third. Schmidt settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cabell vs. McGraw
  
  Cabell hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Luzinski throws the ball in to Sizemore who tags Cabell, trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Schmidt vs. McLaughlin
  
  Bo McLaughlin now pitching.
  
  Schmidt is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Luzinski vs. McLaughlin
  
  Luzinski takes first base on ball four. Schmidt moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 4 - Phillies, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Johnson vs. Sambito
  
  Joe Sambito now pitching. Davey Johnson pinch hits for Richie Hebner.
  
  Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell throws towards first, with the pitcher covering. Sambito fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Sambito. Schmidt scores. Luzinski moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play 

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         Game of 8/20/1977 -- Houston at Philadelphia (N)

  Houston            AB  R  H RBI    Philadelphia       AB  R  H RBI
Howard W, cf          5  1  1  0   McBride B, cf         4  1  2  0   
Cabell E, 3b          4  1  2  0   Bowa L, ss            5  1  0  0   
Cruz J, rf            4  0  2  0   Schmidt M, 3b         3  1  1  0   
Watson B, 1b          4  0  1  1   Luzinski G, lf        4  0  1  2   
Ferguson J, c         4  0  2  0   Hebner R, 1b          3  0  0  0   
Howe A, 2b            4  2  1  0   Johnson D, ph         1  0  1  0   
Fuller J, lf          1  0  1  0   Johnstone J, rf       3  0  0  0   
Sperring R, ss        3  0  1  2   Boone B, c            3  1  0  0   
Larson D, p           3  0  0  0   Sizemore T, 2b        3  1  1  1   
Cedeno C, ph          1  0  0  0   Kaat J, p             2  0  1  0   
McLaughlin B, p       0  0  0  0   McCarver T, ph        1  0  1  1   
Sambito J, p          0  0  0  0   McGraw T, p           1  0  1  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  4 11  3                        33  5  9  4

Houston          101 101 000 --  4
Philadelphia     002 002 001 --  5
  0 outs when winning run was scored.

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Larson D              8.0  8  4  3  6  3
McLaughlin B (L)*     0.0  0  1  0  1  0
Sambito J             0.0  1  0  0  0  0

  Philadelphia         IP  H  R ER BB SO
Kaat J                6.0  8  4  3  3  2
McGraw T (W)          3.0  3  0  0  1  4
  * Pitched to 2 batters in 9th

E -- Kaat J, Boone B, Cabell E, Bowa L, Sperring R, Sambito J
DP -- Philadelphia 1
LOB -- Houston 7, Philadelphia 12
2B -- Cabell E, Sizemore T, McCarver T, Ferguson J
SB -- McBride B, Boone B, Luzinski G
CS -- Cruz J, Sizemore T
SF -- Sperring R
HBP -- by McLaughlin B (Schmidt M)
WP -- Larson D
T -- 2:20
A -- 47048

    

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