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Braves
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
August 27, 1969
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves, played on August 27, 1969 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | August 27, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
|
| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 27, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Wed |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Phil Niekro |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Dock Ellis |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 11,454 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Paul Pryor 1B: Tony Venzon 2B: Frank Secory 3B: Satch Davidson |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Felipe Alou | Right Fielder |
| Felix Millan | Second Baseman |
| Tony Gonzalez | Center Fielder |
| Rico Carty | Left Fielder |
| Orlando Cepeda | First Baseman |
| Clete Boyer | Third Baseman |
| Bob Didier | Catcher |
| Gil Garrido | Shortstop |
| Phil Niekro | Pitcher |
| Lum Harris | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matty Alou | Center Fielder |
| Richie Hebner | Third Baseman |
| Willie Stargell | Left Fielder |
| Roberto Clemente | Right Fielder |
| Al Oliver | First Baseman |
| Manny Sanguillen | Catcher |
| Jose Martinez | Second Baseman |
| Freddie Patek | Shortstop |
| Dock Ellis | Pitcher |
| Larry Shepard | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
August 27, 1969
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Ellis
Alou strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Ellis
Millan hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gonzalez vs. Ellis
Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Niekro
Alou takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Niekro
Hebner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Garrido fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Carty vs. Ellis
Carty hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cepeda vs. Ellis
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Boyer vs. Ellis
There goes Cepeda. The throw from Sanguillen and he is safe. Cepeda steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Boyer vs. Ellis
Boyer hits a ball on the ground for an out. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Didier vs. Ellis
Boyer is thrown out, attempting to steal, by unknown player in unknown way. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Niekro
Clemente hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Niekro
Oliver strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Niekro
Sanguillen strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Didier vs. Ellis
Didier hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Ellis
Garrido hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Ellis
Niekro hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Niekro
Martinez hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Patek vs. Niekro
Patek hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ellis vs. Niekro
Ellis strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Niekro
There goes Patek. The throw from Didier and he is safe. Patek steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Alou vs. Niekro
Alou hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Ellis
Alou hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Ellis
Millan hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gonzalez vs. Ellis
Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Carty vs. Ellis
Carty hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Niekro
Hebner hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Niekro
Clemente hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Ellis
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Ellis
Boyer hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Didier vs. Ellis
Didier hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Martinez misplays the ball. That's an error on Martinez. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garrido vs. Ellis
Garrido hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Niekro
Oliver hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Niekro
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Niekro
Martinez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gonzalez. Martinez reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Patek vs. Niekro
Patek hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Ellis
Niekro hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Niekro reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Alou vs. Ellis
Alou strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Millan vs. Ellis
Millan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Niekro moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Gonzalez vs. Ellis
Gonzalez hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Niekro scores. Millan moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Carty vs. Ellis
Carty hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cepeda vs. Ellis
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ellis vs. Niekro
Ellis strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Niekro
Alou bunts towards the mound. Niekro fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Niekro
Hebner hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Alou moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Clemente vs. Niekro
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards short. Garrido scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Ellis
Boyer hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Didier vs. Ellis
Didier hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garrido vs. Ellis
Garrido hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Niekro
Oliver hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Niekro
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Martinez vs. Niekro
Sanguillen is thrown out, attempting to steal, by unknown player in unknown way. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Niekro
Martinez hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Ellis
Niekro strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Ellis
Alou hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Ellis
Millan hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Patek vs. Niekro
Patek hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taylor vs. Niekro
Carl Taylor pinch hits for Dock Ellis.
Taylor hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Niekro
Alou hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gonzalez vs. Dal Canton
Bruce Dal Canton now pitching.
Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Carty vs. Dal Canton
Carty hits a ball on the ground towards short. Patek fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Dal Canton
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Boyer vs. Dal Canton
There goes Cepeda. The throw from Sanguillen and he is safe. Cepeda steals second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Boyer vs. Dal Canton
Boyer hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Niekro
Mike Lum now playing left field.
Hebner strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Niekro
Stargell hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Niekro
Clemente hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Gonzalez who is chasing the ball. Clemente reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Oliver vs. Niekro
Oliver strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/27/1969 -- Atlanta at Pittsburgh (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Alou F, rf 4 0 0 0 Alou M, cf 3 0 1 0
Millan F, 2b 4 0 1 0 Hebner R, 3b 4 0 1 0
Gonzalez T, cf 4 0 3 1 Stargell W, lf 4 0 0 0
Carty R, lf 4 0 1 0 Clemente R, rf 4 0 1 0
Lum M, lf 0 0 0 0 Oliver A, 1b 4 0 0 0
Cepeda O, 1b 4 0 1 0 Sanguillen M, c 3 0 1 0
Boyer C, 3b 4 0 0 0 Martinez J, 2b 3 0 1 0
Didier B, c 3 0 0 0 Patek F, ss 3 0 1 0
Garrido G, ss 3 0 0 0 Ellis D, p 2 0 0 0
Niekro P, p 3 1 1 0 Taylor C, ph 1 0 0 0
Dal Canton B, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
33 1 7 1 31 0 6 0
Atlanta 000 001 000 -- 1
Pittsburgh 000 000 000 -- 0
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro P (W) 9.0 6 0 0 1 8
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Ellis D (L) 8.0 5 1 1 0 3
Dal Canton B 1.0 2 0 0 0 0
E -- Martinez J
DP -- Atlanta 1, Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Atlanta 5, Pittsburgh 5
2B -- Martinez J, Niekro P
3B -- Clemente R
SB -- Cepeda O 2, Patek F
CS -- Boyer C, Sanguillen M
T -- 2:05
A -- 11454
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