Top 1

• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Williams
  
  Royster hits a fly ball into center field. Thomas settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Williams
  
  Office hits a ball on the ground towards first. Evans scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Office for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Williams
  
  Burroughs takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Montanez vs. Williams
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Niekro
  
  Thomas strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Andrews vs. Niekro
  
  Andrews takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Madlock vs. Niekro
  
  There goes Andrews. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Andrews steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Madlock vs. Niekro
  
  Madlock hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Pocoroba fields it and throws to first for the out. Andrews moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Thomasson vs. Niekro
  
  Thomasson hits a popup towards short. Rockett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Williams
  
  Matthews is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pocoroba vs. Williams
  
  There's a wild pitch. Matthews moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Pocoroba vs. Williams
  
  Pocoroba hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moore vs. Williams
  
  Moore hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rockett vs. Williams
  
  Rockett hits a popup in front of the plate. Sadek settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Williams
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards third. Madlock fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clark vs. Niekro
  
  Clark hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  LeMaster vs. Niekro
  
  LeMaster hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster misplays the ball. That's an error on Royster. Clark moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sadek vs. Niekro
  
  Sadek hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Williams vs. Niekro
  
  Williams hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Williams
  
  Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Office vs. Williams
  
  There goes Royster. The throw from Sadek and he is out, LeMaster applying the tag. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Williams
  
  Office hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Burroughs vs. Williams
  
  Burroughs hits a ball on the ground towards third. Madlock fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Montanez vs. Williams
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Madlock fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Niekro
  
  Thomas hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Andrews vs. Niekro
  
  There goes Thomas. The throw from Pocoroba and he is out, Rockett applying the tag. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Andrews vs. Niekro
  
  Andrews hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Madlock vs. Niekro
  
  Madlock hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Williams
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Williams fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pocoroba vs. Williams
  
  Pocoroba takes first base on ball four. Matthews moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Moore vs. Williams
  
  Moore hits a fly ball for a double play. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rockett vs. Williams
  
  Rockett hits a fly ball into left field. Thomasson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomasson vs. Niekro
  
  Thomasson is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clark vs. Niekro
  
  Clark hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  LeMaster vs. Niekro
  
  LeMaster strikes out. View Play 

Top 5

• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Williams
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Williams
  
  Royster hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Thomas throws the ball in to Andrews who tags Royster trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Williams
  
  Office hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Burroughs vs. Williams
  
  Burroughs hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Office moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 2 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Montanez vs. Williams
  
  Montanez hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Thomas throws the ball in to Evans who tags Montanez trying to return to first, for the out. Office scores. Burroughs moves to third. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sadek vs. Niekro
  
  Sadek hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Harris vs. Niekro
  
  Vic Harris pinch hits for Charlie Williams.
  
  Harris hits a popup towards first. Montanez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Niekro
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards third. Moore picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Moore. Thomas moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Andrews vs. Niekro
  
  Andrews hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Matthews vs. Heaverlo
  
  Dave Heaverlo now pitching.
  
  Matthews hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pocoroba vs. Heaverlo
  
  Pocoroba hits a fly ball into left field. Thomasson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Moore vs. Heaverlo
  
  Moore hits a ball on the ground towards short. LeMaster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Matthews moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rockett vs. Heaverlo
  
  Rockett is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Niekro vs. Heaverlo
  
  Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards first. Evans fields the ball and throws to Heaverlo covering. Safe. Matthews moves to third. Rockett moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Royster vs. Heaverlo
  
  Royster strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Madlock vs. Niekro
  
  Madlock hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomasson vs. Niekro
  
  Thomasson hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Clark vs. Niekro
  
  There's a wild pitch. Thomasson moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Clark vs. Niekro
  
  Clark hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans strikes out. Pocoroba drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Evans out. View Play 

Top 7

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Heaverlo
  
  Office hits a fly ball into left field. Thomasson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Burroughs vs. Heaverlo
  
  Burroughs strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Montanez vs. Heaverlo
  
  Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Matthews vs. Heaverlo
  
  Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Andrews scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  LeMaster vs. Niekro
  
  LeMaster hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Royster settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sadek vs. Niekro
  
  Sadek hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  James vs. Niekro
  
  Skip James pinch hits for Dave Heaverlo.
  
  James strikes out. View Play 

Top 8

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pocoroba vs. Curtis
  
  John Curtis now pitching.
  
  Pocoroba hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Andrews settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Moore vs. Curtis
  
  Moore hits a ball on the ground towards third. Madlock fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rockett vs. Curtis
  
  Rockett strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Niekro
  
  Thomas takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Andrews vs. Niekro
  
  Andrews hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Madlock vs. Niekro
  
  Madlock hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Thomasson vs. Niekro
  
  There's a wild pitch. Thomas moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Thomasson vs. Niekro
  
  Thomasson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Thomas scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Clark vs. Niekro
  
  Clark hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Niekro vs. Curtis
  
  Niekro hits a fly ball into left field. Thomasson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Royster vs. Curtis
  
  Royster strikes out. Sadek drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Royster out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Office vs. Curtis
  
  Office is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Niekro
  
  Evans hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Whitfield vs. Niekro
  
  Terry Whitfield pinch hits for Johnnie LeMaster.
  
  Whitfield strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 3 - Giants, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sadek vs. Niekro
  
  Sadek hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 9/12/1977 -- Atlanta at San Francisco (N)

  Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI    San Francisco      AB  R  H RBI
Royster J, 2b         4  0  1  0   Thomas D, cf          3  1  2  0   
Office R, cf          5  1  2  0   Andrews R, 2b         3  0  0  0   
Burroughs J, rf       3  0  1  0   Madlock B, 3b         4  0  0  0   
Montanez W, 1b        4  0  2  1   Thomasson G, lf       4  0  2  1   
Matthews G, lf        3  1  2  0   Clark J, rf           4  0  1  0   
Pocoroba B, c         3  1  1  2   Evans D, 1b           4  0  1  0   
Moore J, 3b           4  0  0  0   LeMaster J, ss        3  0  0  0   
Rockett P, ss         3  0  0  0   Whitfield T, ph       1  0  0  0   
Niekro P, p           4  0  1  0   Sadek M, c            4  0  0  0   
                                   Williams C, p         1  0  0  0   
                                   Harris V, ph          1  0  0  0   
                                   Heaverlo D, p         0  0  0  0   
                                   James S, ph           1  0  0  0   
                                   Curtis J, p           0  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  3 10  3                        33  1  6  1

Atlanta          020 010 000 --  3
San Francisco    000 000 010 --  1

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Niekro P (W)          9.0  6  1  0  2  6

  San Francisco        IP  H  R ER BB SO
Williams C (L)        5.0  7  3  3  3  0
Heaverlo D            2.0  3  0  0  1  2
Curtis J              2.0  0  0  0  0  3

E -- Royster J, Moore J, Pocoroba B
DP -- San Francisco 1
LOB -- Atlanta 8, San Francisco 7
HR -- Pocoroba B
SB -- Andrews R
CS -- Royster J, Thomas D
HBP -- by Williams C (Matthews G)
WP -- Williams C, Niekro P 2
T -- 2:09
A -- 1092

    

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