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Braves
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 31, 1971
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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 31, 1971 at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 31, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
|
| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 31, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | George Stone |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Jerry Reuss |
| Ballpark | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 20,349 |
| Time of Game | 1 hour 53 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Paul Pryor 1B: Shag Crawford 2B: John Kibler 3B: Satch Davidson |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Felix Millan | Second Baseman |
| Ralph Garr | Left Fielder |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Orlando Cepeda | First Baseman |
| Earl Williams | Third Baseman |
| Sonny Jackson | Center Fielder |
| Marty Perez | Shortstop |
| Bob Didier | Catcher |
| George Stone | Pitcher |
| Lum Harris | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lou Brock | Left Fielder |
| Matty Alou | Center Fielder |
| Ted Simmons | Catcher |
| Joe Torre | Third Baseman |
| Jose Cardenal | Right Fielder |
| Julian Javier | Second Baseman |
| Jim Beauchamp | First Baseman |
| Ted Sizemore | Shortstop |
| Jerry Reuss | Pitcher |
| Red Schoendienst | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 31, 1971
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Reuss
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Reuss
Garr hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Reuss
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Stone
Brock strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Stone
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops it up and throws to first, with Stone covering, for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Stone
Simmons hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Reuss
Cepeda hits a fly ball into right field. Cardenal settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Reuss
Williams hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Reuss
Jackson hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Stone
Torre hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cardenal vs. Stone
Cardenal hits a ball on the ground towards third. Williams juggles the ball. That's an error on Williams. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Javier vs. Stone
Javier hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Beauchamp vs. Stone
Beauchamp hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Reuss
Perez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Didier vs. Reuss
Didier hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stone vs. Reuss
Stone hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Stone
Sizemore hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reuss vs. Stone
Reuss bunts towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Sizemore moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Brock vs. Stone
Brock hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Stone fields it and throws to first for the out. Sizemore moves to third. Reuss moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Alou vs. Stone
Alou hits a popup towards short. Perez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Simmons vs. Stone
Simmons hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Sizemore scores. Reuss scores. Simmons moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Torre vs. Stone
Torre hits a popup towards short. Perez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Reuss
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Reuss
Garr hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Reuss
Aaron is hit by the pitch. Garr moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cepeda vs. Reuss
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Javier fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cardenal vs. Stone
Cardenal hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javier vs. Stone
Javier hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Beauchamp vs. Stone
Beauchamp hits a popup, foul, towards third. Williams settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Reuss
Williams hits a line drive towards short. Sizemore reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Reuss
Jackson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Perez vs. Reuss
Perez hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Didier vs. Reuss
Didier hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sizemore fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Stone
Sizemore hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reuss vs. Stone
Reuss bunts towards the mound. Stone fields it and throws to first for the out. Sizemore moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Brock vs. Stone
Brock is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Alou vs. Stone
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stone vs. Reuss
Stone hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Millan vs. Reuss
Millan hits a fly ball into right field. Cardenal settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garr vs. Reuss
Garr bunts towards the mound. Reuss fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Stone moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Aaron vs. Reuss
Aaron hits a line drive into left field. Brock picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Brock. Stone scores. Garr moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cepeda vs. Reuss
Cepeda hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Garr scores. Aaron moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Williams vs. Reuss
Williams hits a popup towards short. Sizemore settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Jackson vs. Reuss
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sizemore fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Stone
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Stone
Torre hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cardenal vs. Stone
Cardenal hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Javier vs. Stone
There goes Cardenal. The throw from Didier and he is safe. Cardenal steals second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Javier vs. Stone
Javier hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez misplays the ball. That's an error on Perez. Cardenal moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Beauchamp vs. Stone
Beauchamp hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Reuss
Perez hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Didier vs. Reuss
Didier hits a fly ball into right field. Cardenal settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stone vs. Reuss
Stone hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Javier scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sizemore vs. Stone
Sizemore hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reuss vs. Stone
Reuss strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Stone
Brock hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Reuss
Millan hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Reuss
Garr hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Reuss
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sizemore scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Stone
Alou hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Stone
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Stone
Torre hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Aaron. Torre reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cardenal vs. Stone
Cardenal hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Torre scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Javier vs. Stone
Javier hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Millan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Reuss
Dal Maxvill now playing shortstop.
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maxvill fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Williams vs. Reuss
Williams hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Reuss
Jackson bunts towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. Cepeda moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Perez vs. Reuss
Perez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Javier scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/31/1971 -- Atlanta at St.Louis (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Millan F, 2b 4 0 0 0 Brock L, lf 4 0 0 0
Garr R, lf 4 1 3 0 Alou M, cf 4 0 0 0
Aaron H, rf 3 0 1 1 Simmons T, c 4 0 1 2
Cepeda O, 1b 4 0 2 1 Torre J, 3b 4 1 2 0
Williams E, 3b 4 0 0 0 Cardenal J, rf 4 0 1 1
Jackson S, cf 3 0 0 0 Javier J, 2b 4 0 0 0
Perez M, ss 4 0 1 0 Beauchamp J, 1b 3 0 0 0
Didier B, c 3 0 0 0 Sizemore T, ss 3 1 2 0
Stone G, p 3 1 1 0 Maxvill D, ss 0 0 0 0
Reuss J, p 1 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
32 2 8 2 31 3 6 3
Atlanta 000 002 000 -- 2
St.Louis 002 000 01x -- 3
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Stone G (L) 8.0 6 3 3 0 3
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Reuss J (W) 9.0 8 2 2 1 0
E -- Williams E, Brock L, Perez M
DP -- St.Louis 3
LOB -- Atlanta 5, St.Louis 6
2B -- Torre J
SB -- Cardenal J
SH -- Reuss J 2
HBP -- by Reuss J (Aaron H)
T -- 1:53
A -- 20349
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