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Astros
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 26, 1986
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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 May 26, 1986 at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 26, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
|
| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 26, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Jim Deshaies |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Forsch |
| Ballpark | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 20,099 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 43 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Doug Harvey 1B: Dick Stello 2B: Eric Gregg 3B: Gerry Davis |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Terry Puhl | Right Fielder |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Denny Walling | Third Baseman |
| Kevin Bass | Center Fielder |
| Glenn Davis | First Baseman |
| Mark Bailey | Catcher |
| Dickie Thon | Shortstop |
| Jim Deshaies | Pitcher |
| Hal Lanier | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Vince Coleman | Left Fielder |
| Willie McGee | Center Fielder |
| Tom Herr | Second Baseman |
| Jack Clark | First Baseman |
| Tito Landrum | Right Fielder |
| Terry Pendleton | Third Baseman |
| Mike Heath | Catcher |
| Ozzie Smith | Shortstop |
| Bob Forsch | Pitcher |
| Whitey Herzog | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 26, 1986
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Forsch
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coleman vs. Deshaies
Coleman strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGee vs. Deshaies
McGee strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Deshaies
Herr takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clark vs. Deshaies
Clark strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Forsch
Walling strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Forsch
Bass hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Forsch
There goes Bass. The throw from Heath and he is safe. Bass steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davis vs. Forsch
Davis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bailey vs. Forsch
Bailey hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clark fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landrum vs. Deshaies
Landrum hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pendleton vs. Deshaies
Pendleton hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Heath vs. Deshaies
Heath hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Puhl. Heath reaches second base with a double. Pendleton goes all the way around to score. Heath moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smith vs. Deshaies
Smith hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Forsch vs. Deshaies
Forsch strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thon vs. Forsch
Thon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Pendleton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Deshaies vs. Forsch
Deshaies strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Forsch
Doran 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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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coleman vs. Deshaies
Coleman hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGee vs. Deshaies
McGee hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Deshaies
Herr strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Forsch
There goes Puhl. The throw from Heath and he is safe. Puhl steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Puhl moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Walling vs. Forsch
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clark fields it and throws to second for the out. Puhl scores. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Forsch
Bass hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Forsch
There's a wild pitch. Walling moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davis vs. Forsch
Davis hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Walling scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bailey vs. Forsch
Bailey hits a fly ball into right field. Landrum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clark vs. Deshaies
Clark strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landrum vs. Deshaies
Landrum strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pendleton vs. Deshaies
Pendleton hits a fly ball into center field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thon vs. Forsch
Thon hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Deshaies vs. Forsch
Deshaies bunts towards third. Pendleton fields it and throws to first for the out. Thon moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Doran vs. Forsch
Doran takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a line drive to right field. Landrum throws towards the plate. Heath fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Heath. Thon scores. Doran moves to third. Puhl moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Walling vs. Forsch
Walling hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Doran scores. Puhl moves to third. Cruz moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bass vs. Perry
Pat Perry now pitching.
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards third. Pendleton fields it and throws to home to get Puhl. Cruz moves to third. Walling moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Davis vs. Perry
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Pendleton fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Heath vs. Deshaies
Heath hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Deshaies
Smith hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perry vs. Deshaies
Perry strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. Perry
Bailey takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thon vs. Perry
Thon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Pendleton fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Deshaies vs. Perry
Deshaies 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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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coleman vs. Deshaies
Coleman hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGee vs. Deshaies
McGee hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herr vs. Deshaies
The umpire calls a balk on Deshaies Coleman moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Herr vs. Deshaies
Herr strikes out. There goes Coleman. The throw from Bailey and Coleman is out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Perry
Doran hits a popup, foul, towards first. Clark settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Perry
Puhl hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Coleman. Puhl reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Perry
Cruz hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Puhl moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Garner vs. Perry
Phil Garner pinch hits for Denny Walling.
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Perry fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clark vs. Deshaies
Phil Garner now playing third base.
Clark strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landrum vs. Deshaies
Landrum takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pendleton vs. Deshaies
Pendleton hits a popup towards short. Thon settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Heath vs. Deshaies
Heath hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Perry
Bass strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Perry
Davis hits a popup towards short. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. Perry
Bailey hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Deshaies
Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oquendo vs. DiPino
Jose Oquendo pinch hits for Pat Perry. Frank DiPino now pitching.
Oquendo strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Coleman vs. DiPino
Coleman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Thon fields it and throws to second for the out. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGee vs. DiPino
McGee hits a popup towards the mound. DiPino settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thon vs. Bargar
Greg Bargar now pitching.
Thon hits a fly ball into right field. Landrum settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DiPino vs. Bargar
DiPino hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Bargar
Doran 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 9
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Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. DiPino
Billy Hatcher now playing left field. Tony Walker now playing center field.
Herr hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clark vs. DiPino
Clark hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Landrum vs. DiPino
Landrum strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/26/1986 -- Houston at St.Louis (N)
Houston AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Doran B, 2b 4 1 0 0 Coleman V, lf 4 0 1 0
Puhl T, rf 4 1 3 1 McGee W, cf 4 0 0 0
Cruz J, lf 3 0 2 0 Herr T, 2b 3 0 0 0
Hatcher B, lf 0 0 0 0 Clark J, 1b 4 0 0 0
Walling D, 3b 3 1 1 2 Landrum T, rf 3 0 0 0
Garner P, ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Pendleton T, 3b 3 1 1 0
Bass K, cf 4 0 1 0 Heath M, c 3 0 1 1
Walker T, cf 0 0 0 0 Smith O, ss 2 0 0 0
Davis G, 1b 3 0 1 1 Forsch B, p 1 0 0 0
Bailey M, c 3 0 0 0 Perry P, p 1 0 0 0
Thon D, ss 4 1 1 0 Oquendo J, ph 1 0 0 0
Deshaies J, p 2 0 0 0 Bargar G, p 0 0 0 0
DiPino F, p 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
32 4 9 4 29 1 3 1
Houston 000 220 000 -- 4
St.Louis 010 000 000 -- 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Deshaies J (W)* 7.0 3 1 1 3 10
DiPino F (S) 2.0 0 0 0 0 2
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Forsch B (L) 4.1 7 4 4 3 2
Perry P 3.2 2 0 0 1 1
Bargar G 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 1 batter in 8th
E -- Heath M
DP -- Houston 1, St.Louis 3
LOB -- Houston 6, St.Louis 4
2B -- Heath M, Puhl T
SB -- Bass K, Puhl T
CS -- Coleman V
SH -- Deshaies J
WP -- Forsch B
Balk -- Deshaies J
T -- 2:43
A -- 20099
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