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Astros
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
June 5, 1966
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros, played on June 5, 1966 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | June 5, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | June 5, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sun |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Turk Farrell |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Veale |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 27,370 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ed Sudol 1B: Paul Pryor 2B: John Kibler 3B: Bill Jackowski |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Joe Morgan | Second Baseman |
| Sonny Jackson | Shortstop |
| Jim Wynn | Center Fielder |
| Dave Nicholson | Right Fielder |
| Felix Mantilla | First Baseman |
| John Bateman | Catcher |
| Rusty Staub | Left Fielder |
| Bob Lillis | Third Baseman |
| Turk Farrell | Pitcher |
| Grady Hatton | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matty Alou | Center Fielder |
| Gene Alley | Shortstop |
| Manny Mota | Left Fielder |
| Willie Stargell | First Baseman |
| Roberto Clemente | Right Fielder |
| Jim Pagliaroni | Catcher |
| Bill Mazeroski | Second Baseman |
| Bob Bailey | Third Baseman |
| Bob Veale | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
June 5, 1966
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Veale
Morgan is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Veale
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Veale
Wynn hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Veale
Nicholson is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Veale
Mantilla hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Mantilla reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bateman vs. Veale
Bateman strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Farrell
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Farrell
Alley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mota vs. Farrell
Mota hits a ball on the ground towards third. Lillis fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Veale
Staub strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lillis vs. Veale
Lillis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Farrell vs. Veale
Farrell strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Veale
Morgan hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Alley fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Farrell
Stargell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Farrell
Clemente hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pagliaroni vs. Farrell
Pagliaroni hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Farrell
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Farrell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. Farrell
Bailey is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Veale
Jackson hits a fly ball into left field. Mota settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Veale
Wynn hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Veale
Nicholson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mantilla vs. Veale
Mantilla hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Pagliaroni settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bateman vs. Veale
Bateman strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Veale vs. Farrell
Veale hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn who is chasing the ball. Veale reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Alou vs. Farrell
Alou hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Veale tags and scores. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Farrell
Alley hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mota vs. Farrell
Mota hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Veale
Staub strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lillis vs. Veale
Lillis hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Farrell vs. Veale
Farrell strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Farrell
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Farrell
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards second. Morgan throws to second for one, and Jackson throws the ball away attempting to make the double play. Clemente moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Pagliaroni vs. Farrell
Pagliaroni hits a popup, foul, towards third. Lillis settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mazeroski vs. Farrell
Mazeroski strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Veale
Morgan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Veale
Jackson is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Veale
Wynn hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Morgan moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Nicholson vs. Veale
Nicholson takes first base on ball four. Morgan moves to third. Wynn moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Mantilla vs. Veale
Mantilla is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bateman vs. Veale
Bateman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. Farrell
Bailey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn who is chasing the ball. Bailey reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Veale vs. Farrell
Veale strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Alou vs. Farrell
Alou hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Bailey tags and scores. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Farrell
Alley hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Veale
Staub takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lillis vs. Veale
Lillis bunts towards first. Stargell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Lillis for the out. Staub moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aspromonte vs. Veale
Bob Aspromonte pinch hits for Turk Farrell.
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Morgan vs. Veale
Morgan takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jackson vs. Veale
Jackson is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mota vs. Bruce
Bob Bruce now pitching.
Mota hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Bruce
Stargell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Stargell reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Clemente vs. Bruce
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stargell scores. Clemente moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Pagliaroni vs. Bruce
Pagliaroni is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mazeroski vs. Bruce
Mazeroski hits a fly ball into left field. Staub settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bailey vs. Bruce
Bailey hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Veale
Wynn hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Wynn reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Nicholson vs. Mikkelsen
Pete Mikkelsen now pitching.
Nicholson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wynn moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Gentile vs. Mikkelsen
Jim Gentile pinch hits for Felix Mantilla.
Gentile takes first base on ball four. Nicholson moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bateman vs. Mikkelsen
Bateman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wynn scores. Nicholson scores. Gentile moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Staub vs. Mikkelsen
Staub hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Mikkelsen fields it and throws to third for the out. Bateman moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Lillis vs. Mikkelsen
Lillis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mikkelsen vs. Bruce
Jim Gentile now playing first base.
Mikkelsen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Bruce
Alou hits a line drive into right field. Nicholson picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Nicholson. Mikkelsen goes all the way around to score. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Alley vs. Bruce
Alley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Mota vs. Bruce
Mota hits a fly ball into right field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Stargell vs. Bruce
Stargell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Bruce
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pagliaroni vs. Bruce
Pagliaroni hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Clemente moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mazeroski vs. Bruce
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maye vs. Mikkelsen
Lee Maye pinch hits for Bob Bruce.
Maye hits a fly ball into left field. Mota settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Mikkelsen
Morgan hits a fly ball into right field. Clemente settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Mikkelsen
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. Taylor
Ron Taylor now pitching.
Bailey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mikkelsen vs. Taylor
Mikkelsen strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Taylor
Alou hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. There goes Bailey trying to get to third. Staub throws the ball in to Lillis, who tags Bailey for the out. Alou moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Alley vs. Taylor
Alley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Mota vs. Taylor
Mota hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan misplays the ball. That's an error on Morgan. Alou scores. Alley moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stargell vs. Taylor
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alley scores. Mota moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 10
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Clemente vs. Taylor
Clemente is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 5 - Pirates, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Mikkelsen
Jose Pagan now playing third base.
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 10
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Nicholson vs. Mikkelsen
Nicholson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 10
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gentile vs. Mikkelsen
Gentile hits a ball on the ground towards second. Mazeroski scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 6/5/1966 -- Houston at Pittsburgh (D)
Houston AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Morgan J, 2b 4 0 1 0 Alou M, cf 3 2 2 2
Jackson S, ss 5 1 1 0 Alley G, ss 5 1 1 0
Wynn J, cf 4 3 4 3 Mota M, lf 5 0 0 0
Nicholson D, rf 4 1 2 0 Stargell W, 1b 5 3 5 4
Mantilla F, 1b 3 0 1 0 Clemente R, rf 5 1 3 2
Gentile J, ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Pagliaroni J, c 3 0 1 0
Bateman J, c 4 0 1 2 Mazeroski B, 2b 4 0 0 0
Staub R, lf 3 0 0 0 Bailey B, 3b 4 1 2 0
Lillis B, 3b 2 0 0 0 Pagan J, 3b 0 0 0 0
Farrell T, p 2 0 0 0 Veale B, p 2 1 1 0
Aspromonte B, ph 1 0 0 0 Mikkelsen P, p 2 1 1 0
Bruce B, p 0 0 0 0
Maye L, ph 1 0 0 0
Taylor R, p 0 0 0 0
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34 5 10 5 38 10 16 8
Houston 201 000 200 -- 5
Pittsburgh 021 011 32x -- 10
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Farrell T 5.0 5 4 4 0 3
Bruce B (L) 2.0 7 4 4 1 0
Taylor R 1.0 4 2 0 0 2
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Veale B* 6.0 8 4 4 4 11
Mikkelsen P (W) 3.0 2 1 1 2 1
* Pitched to 1 batter in 7th
E -- Jackson S, Nicholson D, Morgan J
DP -- Pittsburgh 2
LOB -- Houston 9, Pittsburgh 7
2B -- Mantilla F, Stargell W, Wynn J
3B -- Veale B, Bailey B
HR -- Wynn J 2, Stargell W 2, Clemente R
SH -- Lillis B
SF -- Alou M 2
T -- 2:40
A -- 27370
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