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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 23, 1987
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, played on April 23, 1987 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | April 23, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 23, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Rick Mahler |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Danny Darwin |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 14,757 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 5 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Gerry Davis 1B: Doug Harvey 2B: Dick Stello 3B: Eric Gregg |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dion James | Center Fielder |
| Ken Oberkfell | Third Baseman |
| Gerald Perry | First Baseman |
| Dale Murphy | Right Fielder |
| Ken Griffey | Left Fielder |
| Rafael Ramirez | Shortstop |
| Ozzie Virgil | Catcher |
| Glenn Hubbard | Second Baseman |
| Rick Mahler | Pitcher |
| Chuck Tanner | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Billy Hatcher | Center Fielder |
| Denny Walling | Third Baseman |
| Glenn Davis | First Baseman |
| Kevin Bass | Right Fielder |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Alan Ashby | Catcher |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| Danny Darwin | Pitcher |
| Hal Lanier | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 23, 1987
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
James vs. Darwin
James hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Darwin
Oberkfell 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 -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perry vs. Darwin
Perry hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Murphy vs. Darwin
There goes Perry. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Perry steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Murphy vs. Darwin
Murphy hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Murphy reaches second base with a double. Perry scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Griffey vs. Darwin
Griffey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Murphy scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ramirez vs. Darwin
Ramirez 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
Bottom 1
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Mahler
Doran takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatcher vs. Mahler
Hatcher strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walling vs. Mahler
There goes Doran. The throw from Virgil and he is out, Ramirez applying the tag. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Mahler
Walling hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Mahler
Davis hits a popup towards short. Ramirez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Virgil vs. Darwin
Virgil hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Darwin
Hubbard hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mahler vs. Darwin
Mahler bunts towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Mahler for the out. Hubbard moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
James vs. Darwin
James hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Mahler
Bass hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Mahler
Cruz takes first base on ball four. Bass moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ashby vs. Mahler
Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perry fields it and throws to second for the out. Bass moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Reynolds vs. Mahler
Reynolds hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of James. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. Bass scores. Ashby moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Darwin vs. Mahler
Darwin is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Doran vs. Mahler
Doran hits a popup, foul, towards third. Oberkfell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Darwin
Oberkfell is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perry vs. Darwin
Perry hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Darwin
Murphy hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Mahler
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walling vs. Mahler
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perry scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Walling for the out. Hatcher moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davis vs. Mahler
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Hatcher moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bass vs. Mahler
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez fields it and throws to second for the out. Hatcher scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Mahler
Cruz is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffey vs. Darwin
Griffey hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Darwin
Ramirez hits a popup, foul, towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Virgil vs. Darwin
Virgil hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Virgil reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hubbard vs. Darwin
Hubbard is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mahler vs. Darwin
Mahler hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Doran reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Mahler
Ashby strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Mahler
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perry scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Reynolds for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Darwin vs. Mahler
Darwin is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
James vs. Darwin
James hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oberkfell vs. Darwin
There goes James. The throw from Ashby and he is out, Doran applying the tag. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Darwin
Oberkfell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Perry vs. Darwin
Perry takes first base on ball four. Oberkfell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Murphy vs. Darwin
Murphy strikes out. There goes Oberkfell. The throw from Ashby and Oberkfell is out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Mahler
Doran hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hatcher vs. Mahler
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Mahler fields it and throws to first for the out. Doran moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Walling vs. Mahler
Walling hits a fly ball into right field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davis vs. Mahler
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffey vs. Darwin
Griffey hits a line drive into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Darwin
Ramirez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Ramirez reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Virgil vs. Darwin
Virgil hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Ramirez moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hubbard vs. Darwin
Hubbard is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Mahler vs. Darwin
Mahler strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Mahler
Bass hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of James. Bass reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Mahler
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Bass moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Ashby vs. Mahler
Ashby hits a line drive towards third. Oberkfell reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Reynolds vs. Mahler
Reynolds strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
James vs. Darwin
James hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Darwin
Oberkfell hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perry vs. Darwin
Perry hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Perry reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Murphy vs. Darwin
Murphy is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Griffey vs. Meads
Dave Meads now pitching.
Griffey strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Mahler
Terry Puhl pinch hits for Dave Meads.
Puhl hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of James. Puhl reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Doran vs. Mahler
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Mahler fields it and throws to first for the out. Puhl moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hatcher vs. Mahler
Hatcher takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Garner vs. Assenmacher
Phil Garner pinch hits for Denny Walling. Paul Assenmacher now pitching.
Garner hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of James. Garner reaches second base with a double. Puhl scores. Hatcher moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Davis vs. Acker
Jim Acker now pitching.
Davis strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Bass vs. Acker
Bass hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Hatcher scores. Garner scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Acker
Cruz hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 2 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Kerfeld
Phil Garner now playing third base. Charlie Kerfeld now pitching.
Ramirez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Hatcher. Ramirez reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Virgil vs. Kerfeld
Virgil hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doran settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hubbard vs. Kerfeld
Hubbard strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Nettles vs. Kerfeld
Graig Nettles pinch hits for Jim Acker.
Nettles hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ramirez scores. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
James vs. Kerfeld
James takes first base on ball four. Nettles moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Oberkfell vs. Smith
Dave Smith now pitching. Ty Waller now playing left field.
Oberkfell hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Olwine
Ed Olwine now pitching. Graig Nettles now playing third base.
Ashby hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Olwine
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Waller vs. Olwine
Waller hits a ball on the ground towards third. Nettles fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Doran vs. Olwine
Doran hits a fly ball into center field. James settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perry vs. Smith
Perry strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Smith
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffey vs. Smith
Griffey hits a fly ball into right field. Bass 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 4/23/1987 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
James D, cf 4 0 1 0 Doran B, 2b 4 0 1 0
Oberkfell K, 3b 4 0 0 0 Hatcher B, cf 3 2 1 0
Olwine E, p 0 0 0 0 Walling D, 3b 3 0 1 0
Perry G, 1b 4 1 2 0 Garner P, ph-3b 1 1 1 1
Murphy D, rf 4 1 1 1 Davis G, 1b 4 0 1 0
Griffey K, lf 5 0 1 1 Bass K, rf 4 1 3 3
Ramirez R, ss 4 1 2 0 Cruz J, lf 3 0 0 0
Virgil O, c 4 0 1 0 Smith D, p 0 0 0 0
Hubbard G, 2b 2 0 1 0 Ashby A, c 4 0 0 0
Mahler R, p 2 0 0 0 Reynolds C, ss 4 0 2 1
Assenmacher P, p 0 0 0 0 Darwin D, p 2 0 0 0
Acker J, p 0 0 0 0 Meads D, p 0 0 0 0
Nettles G, ph-3b 1 0 1 1 Puhl T, ph 1 1 1 0
Kerfeld C, p 0 0 0 0
Waller T, lf 1 0 0 0
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34 3 10 3 34 5 11 5
Atlanta 200 000 010 -- 3
Houston 011 000 30x -- 5
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Mahler R (L) 6.1 8 4 4 3 6
Assenmacher P* 0.0 1 1 1 0 0
Acker J 0.2 1 0 0 0 1
Olwine E 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Darwin D 6.2 8 2 2 5 3
Meads D (W) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1
Kerfeld C 0.2 2 1 1 1 1
Smith D (S) 1.1 0 0 0 0 1
* Pitched to 1 batter in 7th
DP -- Houston 1
LOB -- Atlanta 11, Houston 8
2B -- Murphy D, Reynolds C, Virgil O, Ramirez R 2, Bass K, Perry G, Puhl T, Garner P
SB -- Perry G
CS -- Doran B, James D, Oberkfell K
SH -- Mahler R
T -- 3:05
A -- 14757
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