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Pirates
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
September 3, 1983
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on September 3, 1983 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | September 3, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Home Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | September 3, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Rick Rhoden |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Phil Niekro |
| Ballpark | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | GA |
| Attendance | 31,233 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 56 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bruce Froemming 1B: Harry Wendelstedt 2B: Terry Tata 3B: Gerry Davis |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lee Lacy | Left Fielder |
| Marvell Wynne | Center Fielder |
| Bill Madlock | Third Baseman |
| Jason Thompson | First Baseman |
| Dave Parker | Right Fielder |
| Johnny Ray | Second Baseman |
| Tony Pena | Catcher |
| Dale Berra | Shortstop |
| Rick Rhoden | Pitcher |
| Chuck Tanner | Manager |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Brett Butler | Left Fielder |
| Rafael Ramirez | Shortstop |
| Claudell Washington | Right Fielder |
| Dale Murphy | Center Fielder |
| Chris Chambliss | First Baseman |
| Brook Jacoby | Third Baseman |
| Glenn Hubbard | Second Baseman |
| Bruce Benedict | Catcher |
| Phil Niekro | Pitcher |
| Joe Torre | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Pirates
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
September 3, 1983
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Niekro
Lacy takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynne vs. Niekro
There goes Lacy. The throw from Benedict and he is safe. Lacy steals second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynne vs. Niekro
Wynne strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Madlock vs. Niekro
Madlock strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Thompson vs. Niekro
Thompson is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 1
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Butler vs. Rhoden
Butler 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 -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Rhoden
Ramirez hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Rhoden
Washington strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Niekro
Parker takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ray vs. Niekro
Ray hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pena vs. Niekro
Pena strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Berra vs. Niekro
Berra takes first base on ball four. Parker moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rhoden vs. Niekro
Rhoden hits a fly ball into left field. Butler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Rhoden
Murphy hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chambliss vs. Rhoden
Chambliss hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Lacy. Chambliss reaches second base with a double. Murphy goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jacoby vs. Rhoden
Jacoby bunts towards the mound. Rhoden fields it and throws to first for the out. Chambliss moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hubbard vs. Rhoden
Hubbard hits a fly ball into center field. Wynne settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Chambliss tags and scores. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Rhoden
Benedict hits a line drive into left center field, beyond the reach of Wynne. Benedict reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Niekro vs. Rhoden
There's a wild pitch. Benedict moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Niekro vs. Rhoden
Niekro 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
Top 3
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Niekro
Lacy takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynne vs. Niekro
Wynne hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Lacy moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Madlock vs. Niekro
Madlock takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Thompson vs. Niekro
There go the runners. Both runners are safe. A double steal. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Thompson vs. Niekro
Thompson strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Parker vs. Niekro
Parker strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Butler vs. Rhoden
Butler hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson scoops it up and throws to first, with Rhoden covering, for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramirez vs. Rhoden
Ramirez takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Washington vs. Rhoden
Washington hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Ramirez moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Murphy vs. Rhoden
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Rhoden fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Niekro
Ray hits a ball on the ground towards first. Chambliss scoops it up and throws to first, with Niekro covering, for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pena vs. Niekro
Pena hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jacoby fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berra vs. Niekro
Berra hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Murphy. Berra reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rhoden vs. Niekro
Rhoden strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Rhoden
Chambliss strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jacoby vs. Rhoden
Jacoby hits a ball on the ground towards short. Berra scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Rhoden
Hubbard strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lacy vs. Niekro
Lacy takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynne vs. Niekro
Wynne hits a fly ball into left field. Butler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Madlock vs. Niekro
Madlock takes first base on ball four. Lacy moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Thompson vs. Niekro
Thompson hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Parker vs. Niekro
Parker strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Rhoden
Benedict hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Rhoden
Niekro hits a line drive into left center field, beyond the reach of Wynne. Niekro reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Butler vs. Rhoden
Butler hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Niekro moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Ramirez vs. Rhoden
There's a wild pitch. Butler moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Ramirez vs. Rhoden
Ramirez hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ray settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Washington vs. Rhoden
Washington takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Murphy vs. Rhoden
Murphy is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 6
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Niekro
Ray hits a fly ball into right field. Washington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pena vs. Niekro
Pena takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mazzilli vs. Bedrosian
Lee Mazzilli pinch hits for Dale Berra. Steve Bedrosian now pitching.
Mazzilli takes first base on ball four. Pena moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hebner vs. Bedrosian
Richie Hebner pinch hits for Rick Rhoden.
Hebner hits a popup towards first. Chambliss settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Frobel vs. Bedrosian
Doug Frobel pinch hits for Lee Lacy.
Frobel hits a popup towards short. Ramirez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Bibby
Doug Frobel now playing left field. Rafael Belliard now playing shortstop. Jim Bibby now pitching.
Chambliss hits a popup towards short. Belliard settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jacoby vs. Bibby
Jacoby hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Pena settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Bibby
Hubbard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belliard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynne vs. Bedrosian
Wynne takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Madlock vs. Bedrosian
Madlock hits a line drive into left center field, beyond the reach of Murphy. Madlock reaches second base with a double. Wynne goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Thompson vs. Bedrosian
Thompson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Parker vs. Bedrosian
Parker hits a fly ball into left field. Butler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ray vs. Bedrosian
Ray hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Washington. Ray reaches second base with a double. Madlock scores. Thompson moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Pena vs. Bedrosian
Pena is walked intentionally. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Orsulak vs. Bedrosian
Joe Orsulak pinch hits for Rafael Belliard.
Orsulak strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Easler vs. Bedrosian
Mike Easler pinch hits for Jim Bibby.
Easler hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A grand slam home run. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Frobel vs. Dedmon
Jeff Dedmon now pitching.
Frobel hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Guante
Ron Wotus now playing shortstop. Cecilio Guante now pitching.
Benedict hits a ball on the ground towards third. Madlock fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perry vs. Guante
Gerald Perry pinch hits for Jeff Dedmon.
Perry takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Butler vs. Guante
Butler hits a popup towards first. Thompson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ramirez vs. Guante
Ramirez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Wotus scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynne vs. Boggs
Tommy Boggs now pitching.
Wynne hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Madlock vs. Boggs
Madlock hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Thompson vs. Boggs
Thompson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Chambliss scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Thompson for the out. Madlock moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Parker vs. Boggs
Parker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hubbard scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Guante
Washington hits a fly ball into left field. Frobel settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Guante
Murphy hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chambliss vs. Guante
Chambliss strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jacoby vs. Guante
Jacoby hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ray fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ray vs. Boggs
Ray hits a fly ball into center field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pena vs. Boggs
Pena hits a popup towards short. Ramirez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wotus vs. Boggs
Wotus hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ramirez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hubbard vs. Guante
Hubbard hits a fly ball into center field. Wynne settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Benedict vs. Guante
Benedict hits a fly ball into left field. Frobel settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 6 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jorgensen vs. Guante
Mike Jorgensen pinch hits for Tommy Boggs.
Jorgensen hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Pena settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 9/3/1983 -- Pittsburgh at Atlanta (N)
Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Atlanta AB R H RBI
Lacy L, lf 0 0 0 0 Butler B, lf 4 0 1 0
Frobel D, ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Ramirez R, ss 3 0 0 0
Wynne M, cf 4 1 0 0 Washington C, rf 3 0 0 0
Madlock B, 3b 3 1 2 1 Murphy D, cf 4 1 2 0
Thompson J, 1b 4 1 0 0 Chambliss C, 1b 4 1 1 1
Parker D, rf 4 0 0 0 Jacoby B, 3b 3 0 0 0
Ray J, 2b 5 1 1 1 Hubbard G, 2b 3 0 0 1
Pena T, c 3 1 0 0 Benedict B, c 4 0 1 0
Berra D, ss 1 0 1 0 Niekro P, p 2 0 1 0
Mazzilli L, ph 0 0 0 0 Bedrosian S, p 0 0 0 0
Belliard R, ss 0 0 0 0 Dedmon J, p 0 0 0 0
Orsulak J, ph 1 0 0 0 Perry G, ph 0 0 0 0
Wotus R, ss 1 0 0 0 Boggs T, p 0 0 0 0
Rhoden R, p 2 0 0 0 Jorgensen M, ph 1 0 0 0
Hebner R, ph 1 0 0 0
Bibby J, p 0 0 0 0
Easler M, ph 1 1 1 4
Guante C, p 0 0 0 0
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32 6 5 6 31 2 6 2
Pittsburgh 000 000 600 -- 6
Atlanta 020 000 000 -- 2
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Rhoden R 5.0 5 2 2 2 4
Bibby J (W) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Guante C (S) 3.0 1 0 0 1 1
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro P 5.1 1 0 0 8 8
Bedrosian S (L) 1.1 3 6 6 4 1
Dedmon J 0.1 0 0 0 0 0
Boggs T 2.0 1 0 0 0 0
LOB -- Pittsburgh 11, Atlanta 7
2B -- Chambliss C, Benedict B, Berra D, Niekro P, Madlock B, Ray J
HR -- Easler M
SB -- Lacy L 2, Madlock B
SH -- Jacoby B
SF -- Hubbard G
WP -- Rhoden R 2
T -- 2:56
A -- 31233
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