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Astros
@ Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
August 17, 1984
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros, played on August 17, 1984 at Three Rivers Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | August 17, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 17, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Nolan Ryan |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Larry McWilliams |
| Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 10,370 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 43 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bill Williams 1B: Gerry Davis 2B: Fred Brocklander 3B: Charlie Williams |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Enos Cabell | First Baseman |
| Phil Garner | Third Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Jerry Mumphrey | Center Fielder |
| Terry Puhl | Right Fielder |
| Mark Bailey | Catcher |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| Nolan Ryan | Pitcher |
| Bob Lillis | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Marvell Wynne | Center Fielder |
| Lee Mazzilli | Left Fielder |
| Johnny Ray | Second Baseman |
| Jason Thompson | First Baseman |
| Tony Pena | Catcher |
| Denny Gonzalez | Third Baseman |
| Lee Lacy | Right Fielder |
| Dale Berra | Shortstop |
| Larry McWilliams | Pitcher |
| Chuck Tanner | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
August 17, 1984
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. McWilliams
Doran strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. McWilliams
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. McWilliams
Garner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. McWilliams
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Garner moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mumphrey vs. McWilliams
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynne vs. Ryan
Wynne hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazzilli vs. Ryan
Mazzilli hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Ryan
Ray hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cabell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ray for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. McWilliams
Puhl hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bailey vs. McWilliams
Bailey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. McWilliams
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thompson vs. Ryan
Thompson hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pena vs. Ryan
Pena hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gonzalez vs. Ryan
Gonzalez strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Ryan
Lacy hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. McWilliams
Ryan strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. McWilliams
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. McWilliams
Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garner vs. McWilliams
The ball gets by Pena for a passed ball. Cabell moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garner vs. McWilliams
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berra vs. Ryan
Berra hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McWilliams vs. Ryan
McWilliams hits a popup, foul, towards first. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynne vs. Ryan
Wynne hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mazzilli vs. Ryan
Mazzilli strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. McWilliams
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mumphrey vs. McWilliams
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Puhl vs. McWilliams
There goes Mumphrey. The throw from Pena and he is safe. Mumphrey steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Puhl vs. McWilliams
Puhl hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gonzalez fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bailey vs. McWilliams
Bailey hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. McWilliams fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Ryan
Ray takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Ryan
Thompson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Mumphrey. Thompson reaches second base with a double. Ray moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Pena vs. Ryan
Pena hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ray scores. Thompson scores. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gonzalez vs. Ryan
There goes Pena. The throw from Bailey and he is safe. Pena steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Gonzalez vs. Ryan
Gonzalez hits a popup towards the mound. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lacy vs. Ryan
Lacy hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Berra vs. Ryan
Berra hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. McWilliams
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Reynolds for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. McWilliams
Ryan strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. McWilliams
Doran hits a fly ball into left field. Mazzilli settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McWilliams vs. Ryan
McWilliams strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynne vs. Ryan
Wynne hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mazzilli vs. Ryan
Mazzilli hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ray vs. Ryan
Ray hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. McWilliams
Doug Frobel now playing right field. Lee Lacy now playing left field.
Cabell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. McWilliams
Garner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. McWilliams
The ball gets by Pena for a passed ball. Garner moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. McWilliams
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cruz for the out. Garner moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Mumphrey vs. McWilliams
Mumphrey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynne. Mumphrey reaches second base with a double. Garner scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Puhl vs. McWilliams
Puhl hits a popup towards short. Berra settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bailey vs. McWilliams
Bailey hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gonzalez fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thompson vs. Ryan
Thompson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pena vs. Ryan
Pena hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gonzalez vs. Ryan
Gonzalez strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lacy vs. Ryan
There goes Pena. The throw from Bailey and he is safe. Pena steals second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Lacy vs. Ryan
Lacy strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pankovits vs. McWilliams
Jim Pankovits pinch hits for Craig Reynolds.
Pankovits strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richardt vs. McWilliams
Mike Richardt pinch hits for Nolan Ryan.
Richardt hits a line drive towards short. Berra reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. McWilliams
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berra vs. Smith
Jim Pankovits now playing shortstop. Dave Smith now pitching.
Berra hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McWilliams vs. Smith
McWilliams hits a ball on the ground towards short. Pankovits scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynne vs. Smith
Wynne strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. McWilliams
Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garner vs. McWilliams
Garner hits a fly ball into right field. Frobel settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. McWilliams
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. McWilliams fields it and throws to first for the out. Cabell moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mumphrey vs. McWilliams
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cabell scores. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Puhl vs. McWilliams
Puhl hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Frobel vs. Smith
Frobel hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Smith
Ray hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Smith
Thompson hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pena vs. Smith
Pena hits a fly ball into center field. Mumphrey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gonzalez vs. Smith
Gonzalez hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bailey vs. McWilliams
Bailey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pankovits vs. Robinson
Don Robinson now pitching.
Pankovits hits a popup, foul, towards first. Thompson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Robinson
Kevin Bass pinch hits for Dave Smith.
Bass hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bailey moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Walling vs. Robinson
Denny Walling pinch hits for Bill Doran.
There's a wild pitch. Bailey scores. Bass moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Walling vs. Robinson
Walling takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cabell vs. Tekulve
Kent Tekulve now pitching. Jim Morrison now playing third base.
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Morrison fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Dawley
Denny Walling now playing third base. Phil Garner now playing second base. Bill Dawley now pitching.
Lacy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Berra vs. Dawley
Berra bunts towards first. Cabell scoops it up and throws to first, with Garner covering, for the out. Lacy moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Morrison vs. Dawley
Morrison hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynne vs. Dawley
Wynne hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 10
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Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Tekulve
Garner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Tekulve
Cruz bunts towards first. Thompson scoops it up and throws to first, with Ray covering, for the out. Garner moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mumphrey vs. Tekulve
Mumphrey hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Garner moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Puhl vs. Tekulve
Puhl is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bailey vs. Tekulve
Bailey takes first base on ball four. Puhl moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Pankovits vs. Tekulve
Pankovits hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Garner scores. Puhl scores. Bailey moves to third. Pankovits moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Dawley vs. Tekulve
Dawley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bailey scores. Pankovits moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Walling vs. Tekulve
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 10
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Astros, 7 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Frobel vs. Dawley
Frobel strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Dawley
Ray hits a popup towards short. Pankovits settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thompson vs. Dawley
Thompson strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/17/1984 -- Houston at Pittsburgh (N)
Houston AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Doran B, 2b 4 0 0 0 Wynne M, cf 5 0 1 0
Walling D, ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Mazzilli L, lf 3 0 0 0
Cabell E, 1b 5 2 3 1 Frobel D, rf 2 1 1 1
Garner P, 3b-2b 2 2 0 0 Ray J, 2b 4 1 1 0
Cruz J, lf 4 0 2 0 Thompson J, 1b 4 2 2 1
Mumphrey J, cf 5 0 2 2 Pena T, c 4 0 1 2
Puhl T, rf 4 1 1 0 Gonzalez D, 3b 4 0 0 0
Bailey M, c 4 2 1 0 Tekulve K, p 0 0 0 0
Reynolds C, ss 2 0 0 0 Lacy L, rf-lf 4 0 1 0
Pankovits J, ph-ss 3 0 1 2 Berra D, ss 3 0 1 0
Ryan N, p 2 0 0 0 McWilliams L, p 3 0 0 0
Richardt M, ph 1 0 0 0 Robinson D, p 0 0 0 0
Smith D, p 0 0 0 0 Morrison J, 3b 1 0 0 0
Bass K, ph 1 0 1 0
Dawley B, p 1 0 1 1
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
39 7 12 6 37 4 8 4
Houston 000 002 011 3 -- 7
Pittsburgh 010 200 010 0 -- 4
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Ryan N 6.0 5 3 3 2 5
Smith D 2.0 2 1 1 0 1
Dawley B (W) 2.0 1 0 0 0 2
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
McWilliams L* 8.0 9 4 4 2 4
Robinson D 0.1 1 0 0 1 0
Tekulve K (L) 1.2 2 3 3 3 0
* Pitched to 1 batter in 9th
DP -- Pittsburgh 2
LOB -- Houston 9, Pittsburgh 6
2B -- Thompson J, Mumphrey J
HR -- Thompson J, Cabell E, Frobel D
SB -- Mumphrey J, Pena T 2
SH -- Berra D, Cruz J
WP -- Robinson D
PB -- Pena T 2
T -- 2:43
A -- 10370
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