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Lineups and Summary
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Astros
@ Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
May 18, 1987
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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 May 18, 1987 at Three Rivers Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 18, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 18, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Mike Scott |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Kipper |
| Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 4,213 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: John McSherry 1B: Frank Pulli 2B: Fred Brocklander 3B: Bill Williams |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Billy Hatcher | Center Fielder |
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Phil Garner | Third Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Kevin Bass | Right Fielder |
| Alan Ashby | Catcher |
| Glenn Davis | First Baseman |
| Dickie Thon | Shortstop |
| Mike Scott | Pitcher |
| Hal Lanier | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Barry Bonds | Center Fielder |
| Andy Van Slyke | Right Fielder |
| Johnny Ray | Second Baseman |
| Sid Bream | First Baseman |
| Jim Morrison | Third Baseman |
| R.J. Reynolds | Left Fielder |
| Mike LaValliere | Catcher |
| Rafael Belliard | Shortstop |
| Bob Kipper | Pitcher |
| Jim Leyland | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
May 18, 1987
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Kipper
Hatcher hits a fly ball into center field. Bonds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Kipper
Doran strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Kipper
Garner hits a fly ball into center field. Bonds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonds vs. Scott
Bonds strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Slyke vs. Scott
Van Slyke hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Van Slyke for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Scott
Ray 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
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Kipper
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Kipper
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ashby vs. Kipper
Ashby hits a fly ball into left field. Reynolds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Kipper
Davis hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bonds. Davis reaches second base with a double. Bass moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Thon vs. Kipper
Thon is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Scott vs. Kipper
Scott hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. LaValliere settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bream vs. Scott
Bream hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morrison vs. Scott
Morrison strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reynolds vs. Scott
Reynolds hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
LaValliere vs. Scott
There goes Bream. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Bream steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
LaValliere vs. Scott
LaValliere hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Kipper
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Doran vs. Kipper
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it and throws to first for the out. Hatcher moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garner vs. Kipper
Garner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Hatcher scores. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Kipper
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belliard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Garner moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bass vs. Kipper
Bass hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bonds who is chasing the ball. Bass reaches third base with a triple. Garner scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Ashby vs. Kipper
Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belliard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Belliard vs. Scott
Belliard takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kipper vs. Scott
There goes Belliard. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Belliard steals second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Kipper vs. Scott
Kipper bunts towards first. Davis scoops it up and throws to first, with Doran covering, for the out. Belliard moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Bonds vs. Scott
Bonds hits a popup, foul, towards third. Garner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Van Slyke vs. Scott
Van Slyke hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Belliard scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ray vs. Scott
There goes Van Slyke. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Van Slyke steals second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ray vs. Scott
Ray hits a fly ball into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Kipper
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thon vs. Kipper
Thon hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Kipper
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Kipper
Hatcher hits a fly ball into center field. Bonds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Kipper
Doran hits a fly ball into center field. Bonds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bream vs. Scott
Bream hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morrison vs. Scott
Morrison hits a line drive towards third. Garner reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reynolds vs. Scott
Reynolds strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
LaValliere vs. Scott
There goes Bream. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Bream steals second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
LaValliere vs. Scott
LaValliere 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
Top 5
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Kipper
Garner strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Kipper
Cruz strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Kipper
Bass hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ray settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Belliard vs. Scott
Belliard hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kipper vs. Scott
Kipper strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonds vs. Scott
Bonds hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Scott fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Kipper
Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Kipper
Davis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thon vs. Kipper
Thon hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belliard fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Scott vs. Kipper
There's a wild pitch. Thon moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Scott vs. Kipper
Scott strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Slyke vs. Scott
Van Slyke strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Scott
Ray hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bream vs. Scott
Bream takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morrison vs. Scott
Morrison strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Kipper
Hatcher strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Kipper
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belliard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Kipper
Garner hits a popup, foul, towards first. Bream settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Scott
Reynolds hits a line drive towards third. Garner reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
LaValliere vs. Scott
LaValliere strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Belliard vs. Scott
Belliard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Thon misplays the ball. That's an error on Thon. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bonilla vs. Scott
Bobby Bonilla pinch hits for Bob Kipper.
Bonilla hits a fly ball into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Pena
Hipolito Pena now pitching.
Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Pena
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Pena
Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belliard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonds vs. Scott
Bonds hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Scott fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Slyke vs. Scott
Van Slyke hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Scott
Ray hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops it up and throws to first, with Scott covering, for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Easley
Logan Easley now pitching.
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thon vs. Easley
Thon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Easley
Scott strikes out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bream vs. Scott
Bream 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 -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morrison vs. Scott
Morrison hits a popup towards first. Davis settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Scott
Reynolds strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/18/1987 -- Houston at Pittsburgh (N)
Houston AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Hatcher B, cf 4 1 1 0 Bonds B, cf 4 0 0 0
Doran B, 2b 4 0 0 0 Van Slyke A, rf 4 0 1 1
Garner P, 3b 4 1 1 1 Ray J, 2b 4 0 0 0
Cruz J, lf 3 0 1 0 Bream S, 1b 3 0 2 0
Bass K, rf 4 0 1 1 Morrison J, 3b 4 0 0 0
Ashby A, c 4 0 0 0 Reynolds R, lf 4 0 0 0
Davis G, 1b 3 1 2 0 LaValliere M, c 3 0 0 0
Thon D, ss 3 1 1 2 Belliard R, ss 2 1 0 0
Scott M, p 4 0 0 0 Kipper B, p 1 0 0 0
Bonilla B, ph 1 0 0 0
Pena H, p 0 0 0 0
Easley L, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
33 4 7 4 30 1 3 1
Houston 002 200 000 -- 4
Pittsburgh 001 000 000 -- 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Scott M (W) 9.0 3 1 1 2 8
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Kipper B (L) 7.0 7 4 4 2 5
Pena H 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
Easley L 1.0 0 0 0 0 1
E -- Thon D
DP -- Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Houston 5, Pittsburgh 5
2B -- Davis G
3B -- Bass K
HR -- Thon D
SB -- Bream S 2, Belliard R, Van Slyke A
SH -- Kipper B
WP -- Kipper B
T -- 2:15
A -- 4213
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