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Astros
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
August 15, 1973
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros, played on August 15, 1973 at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | August 15, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
|
| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 15, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Wed |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Jerry Reuss |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Rick Wise |
| Ballpark | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 19,862 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Terry Tata 1B: Ed Vargo 2B: Paul Pryor 3B: Bruce Froemming |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jim Wynn | Right Fielder |
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | Left Fielder |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Lee May | First Baseman |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Tommy Helms | Second Baseman |
| Jerry Reuss | Pitcher |
| Leo Durocher | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lou Brock | Left Fielder |
| Ted Sizemore | Second Baseman |
| Bernie Carbo | Right Fielder |
| Ted Simmons | Catcher |
| Joe Torre | First Baseman |
| Luis Melendez | Center Fielder |
| Ken Reitz | Third Baseman |
| Mike Tyson | Shortstop |
| Rick Wise | Pitcher |
| Red Schoendienst | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
August 15, 1973
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Wise
Wynn 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, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Wise
Metzger strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Wise
Cedeno hits a popup, foul, towards short. Tyson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Reuss
Brock strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Reuss
Sizemore hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carbo vs. Reuss
Carbo hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Wynn. Carbo reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Simmons vs. Reuss
Simmons hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Wise
Watson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Wise
Rader hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Watson moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
May vs. Wise
May hits a fly ball into right field. Carbo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Edwards vs. Wise
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards second. Sizemore scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Reuss
Torre hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Melendez vs. Reuss
Melendez hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Torre moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Reitz vs. Reuss
Reitz hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Tyson vs. Reuss
Tyson hits a fly ball towards right. Wynn catches it and throws to first to double up Melendez. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Helms vs. Wise
Helms hits a fly ball into right field. Carbo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reuss vs. Wise
Reuss strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Wise
Wynn hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Wise
Metzger 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 3
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wise vs. Reuss
Wise is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Reuss
Brock hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Reuss
Sizemore strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Wise
Cedeno strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Wise
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Wise
Rader hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Carbo. Rader reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
May vs. Wise
May strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carbo vs. Reuss
Carbo hits a popup towards first. May settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Reuss
Simmons hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Reuss
Torre takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Melendez vs. Reuss
Melendez hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Wise
Edwards hits a popup towards third. Reitz settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Helms vs. Wise
Helms hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wise fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reuss vs. Wise
Reuss strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reitz vs. Reuss
Reitz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Tyson vs. Reuss
Tyson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wise vs. Reuss
Wise hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brock vs. Reuss
Brock hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Wise moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sizemore vs. Reuss
Sizemore hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Reuss fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Wise
Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Tyson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Wise
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards short. Tyson fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. Wise
Cedeno hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Carbo. Cedeno reaches second base with a double. Metzger goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Watson vs. Wise
Watson hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Carbo. Watson reaches second base with a double. Cedeno scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rader vs. Wise
Rader strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
May vs. Wise
May hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reitz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carbo vs. Reuss
Carbo takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Simmons vs. Reuss
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Reuss
Torre hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Wise
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards short. Tyson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Helms vs. Wise
Helms hits a ball on the ground towards short. Tyson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reuss vs. Wise
Reuss hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wise fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Melendez vs. Reuss
Melendez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reitz vs. Reuss
Reitz hits a line drive towards third. Rader reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Tyson vs. Reuss
Tyson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wise vs. Reuss
Wise hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Helms settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Wise
Wynn hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Wise
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wise fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. Wise
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reitz fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Metzger moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Watson vs. Wise
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards second. Sizemore scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Reuss
Tommie Agee now playing left field.
Brock strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Reuss
Sizemore hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carbo vs. Reuss
Carbo hits a fly ball into left field. Agee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Wise
Rader hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brock. Rader reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
May vs. Wise
May hits a fly ball into right field. Carbo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Edwards vs. Wise
Edwards is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Helms vs. Wise
Helms hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Rader scores. Edwards moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Reuss vs. Wise
Reuss bunts towards the mound. Wise fields it and throws to first for the out. Edwards moves to third. Helms moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Wynn vs. Wise
Wynn hits a fly ball into right field. Carbo settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Reuss
Simmons takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Torre vs. Reuss
Torre hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Melendez vs. Reuss
Melendez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/15/1973 -- Houston at St.Louis (N)
Houston AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Wynn J, rf 5 0 2 0 Brock L, lf 4 0 1 0
Metzger R, ss 4 1 1 0 Sizemore T, 2b 4 0 0 0
Cedeno C, cf 4 1 2 1 Carbo B, rf 3 0 1 0
Watson B, lf 3 0 1 1 Simmons T, c 3 0 0 0
Agee T, lf 0 0 0 0 Torre J, 1b 3 0 1 0
Rader D, 3b 4 1 3 0 Melendez L, cf 4 0 1 0
May L, 1b 4 0 0 0 Reitz K, 3b 3 0 0 0
Edwards J, c 3 0 0 0 Tyson M, ss 2 0 0 0
Helms T, 2b 4 0 1 1 Wise R, p 3 0 1 0
Reuss J, p 3 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
34 3 10 3 29 0 5 0
Houston 000 002 001 -- 3
St.Louis 000 000 000 -- 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Reuss J (W) 9.0 5 0 0 4 5
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Wise R (L) 9.0 10 3 3 2 7
DP -- Houston 3, St.Louis 2
LOB -- Houston 7, St.Louis 6
2B -- Carbo B, Rader D 2, Cedeno C, Watson B
SH -- Reuss J
T -- 2:20
A -- 19862
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