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Braves
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 5, 1981
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves, played on May 5, 1981 at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 5, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 5, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Tommy Boggs |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Lary Sorensen |
| Ballpark | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 7,531 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 7 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Jerry Dale 1B: Paul Runge 2B: Jim Quick 3B: Bob Engel |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Eddie Miller | Left Fielder |
| Claudell Washington | Right Fielder |
| Chris Chambliss | First Baseman |
| Bob Horner | Third Baseman |
| Dale Murphy | Center Fielder |
| Glenn Hubbard | Second Baseman |
| Bruce Benedict | Catcher |
| Rafael Ramirez | Shortstop |
| Tommy Boggs | Pitcher |
| Bobby Cox | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Tom Herr | Second Baseman |
| Tony Scott | Center Fielder |
| Keith Hernandez | First Baseman |
| George Hendrick | Right Fielder |
| Darrell Porter | Catcher |
| Ken Oberkfell | Third Baseman |
| Sixto Lezcano | Left Fielder |
| Mike Ramsey | Shortstop |
| Lary Sorensen | Pitcher |
| Whitey Herzog | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 5, 1981
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Sorensen
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Sorensen, and towards Herr, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Sorensen
Washington hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Sorensen
Chambliss hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Chambliss for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Boggs
Herr hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Boggs
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-0, RoB: 1--
Hernandez vs. Boggs
Hernandez takes first base on ball four. Scott moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hendrick vs. Boggs
There go the runners. Both runners are safe. A double steal. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: -23
Hendrick vs. Boggs
Hendrick strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: -23
Porter vs. Boggs
Porter hits a ball on the ground towards first. Chambliss scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Porter for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Sorensen
Horner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Sorensen
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Sorensen
Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Boggs
Oberkfell hits a fly ball into left field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Lezcano vs. Boggs
Lezcano hits a fly ball into right field. Washington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Ramsey vs. Boggs
Ramsey strikes out. Benedict drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Ramsey out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Sorensen
Benedict hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Ramirez vs. Sorensen
Ramirez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Boggs vs. Sorensen
Boggs hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Sorensen vs. Boggs
Sorensen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Boggs
Herr hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 2-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Boggs
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Sorensen
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Miller for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Sorensen
Washington hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Sorensen
Chambliss hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Horner vs. Sorensen
Horner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Boggs
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Hendrick vs. Boggs
Hendrick hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Boggs
Porter hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 3-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Boggs
Oberkfell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Lezcano vs. Boggs
Lezcano hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Oberkfell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ramsey vs. Boggs
Ramsey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Sorensen
Murphy hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Sorensen
Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Sorensen
Benedict hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sorensen fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: 1--
Ramirez vs. Sorensen
Ramirez hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Sorensen vs. Boggs
Sorensen hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Boggs
Herr hits a line drive towards short. Ramirez reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Boggs
Scott strikes out. Benedict drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Scott out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boggs vs. Sorensen
Boggs hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Sorensen
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Sorensen
Washington hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Boggs
Hernandez hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1--
Hendrick vs. Boggs
Hendrick hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Hernandez moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Porter vs. Boggs
Porter takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: 12-
Oberkfell vs. Boggs
Oberkfell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner fields it and races to the third base bag for the out. Porter moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: 12-
Lezcano vs. Boggs
Lezcano hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Porter scores. Oberkfell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ramsey vs. Boggs
Ramsey hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Oberkfell scores. There goes Lezcano trying to get to third. Murphy throws the ball in to Horner, who tags Lezcano for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Sorensen
Chambliss hits a popup, foul, towards third. Oberkfell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Sorensen
Horner strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Sorensen
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Sorensen vs. Boggs
Sorensen hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Boggs
Herr hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Boggs fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Boggs
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Sorensen
Hubbard hits a fly ball into right field. Hendrick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Sorensen
Benedict hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pocoroba vs. Sorensen
Biff Pocoroba pinch hits for Rafael Ramirez.
The umpire calls a balk on Sorensen Benedict moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: -2-
Pocoroba vs. Sorensen
Pocoroba hits a popup towards short. Ramsey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 3-1, RoB: -2-
Asselstine vs. Sorensen
Brian Asselstine pinch hits for Tommy Boggs.
Asselstine hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Mahler
Luis Gomez now playing shortstop. Rick Mahler now pitching.
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Chambliss scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hernandez for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: ---
Hendrick vs. Mahler
Hendrick takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: 1--
Porter vs. Mahler
Porter hits a ball on the ground towards first. Chambliss scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Porter for the out. Hendrick moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: -2-
Oberkfell vs. Mahler
Oberkfell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Gomez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Sorensen
Miller hits a popup towards short. Ramsey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Sorensen
Washington hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Chambliss vs. Sorensen
Chambliss hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramsey fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Horner vs. Sorensen
Horner hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Chambliss moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Murphy vs. Sorensen
Murphy hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Chambliss scores. Horner moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1-3
Hubbard vs. Sorensen
Hubbard hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/5/1981 -- Atlanta at St.Louis (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Miller E, lf 4 0 0 0 Herr T, 2b 4 0 0 0
Washington C, rf 4 0 1 0 Scott T, cf 4 0 1 0
Chambliss C, 1b 4 1 1 0 Hernandez K, 1b 3 0 1 0
Horner B, 3b 4 0 1 0 Hendrick G, rf 3 1 1 1
Murphy D, cf 4 0 1 1 Porter D, c 3 2 1 1
Hubbard G, 2b 4 0 0 0 Oberkfell K, 3b 3 1 0 0
Benedict B, c 3 0 3 0 Lezcano S, lf 3 0 2 1
Ramirez R, ss 2 0 0 0 Ramsey M, ss 3 0 1 1
Pocoroba B, ph 1 0 0 0 Sorensen L, p 3 0 0 0
Gomez L, ss 0 0 0 0
Boggs T, p 2 0 0 0
Asselstine B, ph 1 0 0 0
Mahler R, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
33 1 7 1 29 4 7 4
Atlanta 000 000 001 -- 1
St.Louis 000 202 00x -- 4
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Boggs T (L) 7.0 7 4 4 3 3
Mahler R 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Sorensen L (W) 9.0 7 1 1 0 1
DP -- Atlanta 1, St.Louis 1
LOB -- Atlanta 5, St.Louis 5
HR -- Hendrick G, Porter D
SB -- Hernandez K, Scott T
Balk -- Sorensen L
T -- 2:07
A -- 7531
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