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Cardinals
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 24, 1966
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, played on August 24, 1966 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | August 24, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 24, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Wed |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Larry Jaster |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Mike Cuellar |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 21,507 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 34 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ken Burkhart 1B: Chris Pelekoudas 2B: Bob Engel 3B: Frank Secory |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Julian Javier | Second Baseman |
| Lou Brock | Left Fielder |
| Mike Shannon | Right Fielder |
| Orlando Cepeda | First Baseman |
| Curt Flood | Center Fielder |
| Tim McCarver | Catcher |
| Charley Smith | Third Baseman |
| Dal Maxvill | Shortstop |
| Larry Jaster | Pitcher |
| Red Schoendienst | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ron Davis | Center Fielder |
| Sonny Jackson | Shortstop |
| Joe Morgan | Second Baseman |
| Dave Nicholson | Left Fielder |
| Bob Aspromonte | Third Baseman |
| Rusty Staub | Right Fielder |
| Chuck Harrison | First Baseman |
| Ron Brand | Catcher |
| Mike Cuellar | Pitcher |
| Grady Hatton | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cardinals
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 24, 1966
Top 1
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javier vs. Cuellar
Javier hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cuellar fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Cuellar
Brock takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Shannon vs. Cuellar
Cuellar fires to first and has Brock trapped. There's the throw to Jackson who tags Brock for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Shannon vs. Cuellar
Shannon is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Jaster
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maxvill scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Jaster
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Jaster
There goes Jackson. The throw from McCarver and he is safe. Jackson steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Morgan vs. Jaster
Morgan hits a fly ball into center field. Flood settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Jackson moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Nicholson vs. Jaster
Nicholson hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Cuellar
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Cuellar fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Flood vs. Cuellar
Flood takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McCarver vs. Cuellar
McCarver strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Cuellar
There's a wild pitch. Flood moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smith vs. Cuellar
Smith strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Jaster
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maxvill scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Jaster
Staub hits a fly ball into center field. Flood settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Harrison vs. Jaster
Harrison takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brand vs. Jaster
Brand hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Harrison moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cuellar vs. Jaster
Cuellar hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. There goes Harrison trying to get to home. Shannon throws the ball in to McCarver who tags Harrison who's trying to score from second, for the out. Brand moves to second. View Play
Top 3
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maxvill vs. Cuellar
Maxvill hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jaster vs. Cuellar
Jaster bunts towards the mound. Cuellar fields it and throws to first for the out. Maxvill moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Javier vs. Cuellar
Javier hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Maxvill scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brock vs. Cuellar
Brock hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Jaster
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Jaster
Jackson bunts towards third. Smith fields it and throws to first for the out. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Morgan vs. Jaster
Morgan takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Nicholson vs. Jaster
Nicholson strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Aspromonte vs. Jaster
Aspromonte hits a fly ball into center field. Flood settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Shannon vs. Cuellar
Shannon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Cuellar
Cepeda strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Flood vs. Cuellar
Flood hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Jaster
Staub hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Harrison vs. Jaster
Harrison hits a fly ball into right field. Shannon settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brand vs. Jaster
Brand hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Staub moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cuellar vs. Jaster
Cuellar strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Jaster
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maxvill scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCarver vs. Cuellar
McCarver hits a popup towards short. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Cuellar
Smith hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maxvill vs. Cuellar
Maxvill is called out on strikes. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jaster vs. Cuellar
Jaster hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Jaster
Jackson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Jaster
There goes Jackson. The throw from McCarver and he is safe. Jackson steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Morgan vs. Jaster
Morgan hits a line drive into center field. Flood settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Nicholson vs. Jaster
Nicholson strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aspromonte vs. Jaster
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground into left field. Brock picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Brock. Jackson scores. Aspromonte moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Staub vs. Jaster
Staub hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Aspromonte scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Harrison vs. Jaster
Harrison hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Flood. Harrison reaches second base with a double. Staub goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Brand vs. Piche
Ron Piche now pitching.
Brand hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Piche fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javier vs. Cuellar
Javier hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brock vs. Cuellar
Brock hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Shannon vs. Cuellar
Shannon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Aspromonte fields it and throws to first for the out. Brock moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cepeda vs. Cuellar
Cepeda hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Cepeda reaches second base with a double. Brock scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Flood vs. Cuellar
Flood strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuellar vs. Piche
Cuellar takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Piche
Davis bunts towards first. Cepeda fields it, and throws to get the runner. And he throws it away. That's an error on Cepeda. Cuellar moves to third. Davis moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Jackson vs. Woodeshick
Hal Woodeshick now pitching.
Jackson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Morgan vs. Woodeshick
Morgan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Javier scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Cuellar scores. Davis moves to third. Jackson moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Nicholson vs. Woodeshick
Nicholson is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Aspromonte vs. Woodeshick
Aspromonte hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Davis scores. Jackson scores. Nicholson moves to third. Aspromonte moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Staub vs. Woodeshick
Staub hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Javier scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Nicholson scores. Aspromonte moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Harrison vs. Woodeshick
Harrison is walked intentionally. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Brand vs. Woodeshick
Brand hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCarver vs. Cuellar
McCarver strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Cuellar
Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maxvill vs. Cuellar
Maxvill is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cuellar vs. Woodeshick
Cuellar hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Woodeshick fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Woodeshick
Davis 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 -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Woodeshick
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maxvill misplays the ball. That's an error on Maxvill. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Woodeshick
Morgan hits a fly ball into center field. Flood settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gagliano vs. Cuellar
Phil Gagliano pinch hits for Hal Woodeshick.
Gagliano hits a fly ball into left field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javier vs. Cuellar
Javier hits a fly ball into left field. Nicholson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Cuellar
Brock strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Nicholson vs. Briles
Nelson Briles now pitching.
Nicholson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Maxvill scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aspromonte vs. Briles
Aspromonte hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staub vs. Briles
Staub takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Harrison vs. Briles
Harrison hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Shannon vs. Cuellar
Shannon takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cepeda vs. Cuellar
Cepeda strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Flood vs. Cuellar
Flood hits a ball on the ground towards first. Harrison scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Flood for the out. Shannon moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
McCarver vs. Cuellar
McCarver hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/24/1966 -- St.Louis at Houston (N)
St.Louis AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Javier J, 2b 4 0 2 1 Davis R, cf 4 1 1 0
Brock L, lf 3 1 0 0 Jackson S, ss 2 2 1 0
Shannon M, rf 3 0 0 0 Morgan J, 2b 4 0 0 1
Cepeda O, 1b 4 0 1 1 Nicholson D, lf 4 1 0 0
Flood C, cf 3 0 0 0 Aspromonte B, 3b 5 1 2 3
McCarver T, c 4 0 0 0 Staub R, rf 4 1 2 2
Smith C, 3b 3 0 1 0 Harrison C, 1b 3 0 1 1
Maxvill D, ss 3 1 1 0 Brand R, c 4 0 2 0
Jaster L, p 1 0 0 0 Cuellar M, p 3 1 1 0
Piche R, p 0 0 0 0
Woodeshick H, p 0 0 0 0
Gagliano P, ph 1 0 0 0
Briles N, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
29 2 5 2 33 7 10 7
St.Louis 001 001 000 -- 2
Houston 000 034 00x -- 7
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Jaster L (L) 4.2 9 3 3 3 3
Piche R* 0.1 0 2 2 1 0
Woodeshick H 2.0 1 2 2 3 0
Briles N 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Cuellar M (W) 9.0 5 2 2 3 10
* Pitched to 2 batters in 6th
E -- Brock L, Cepeda O, Maxvill D
DP -- Houston 1
LOB -- St.Louis 4, Houston 12
2B -- Harrison C, Cepeda O
SB -- Jackson S 2
CS -- Brock L
SH -- Jaster L, Jackson S, Davis R
WP -- Cuellar M
T -- 2:34
A -- 21507
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