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Reds
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 24, 1987
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds, played on April 24, 1987 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | April 24, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Cincinnati Reds
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 24, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Cincinnati Reds |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Bill Gullickson |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Mike Scott |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 26,749 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 13 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Frank Pulli 1B: Fred Brocklander 2B: Bill Williams 3B: John McSherry |
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Kal Daniels | Left Fielder |
| Kurt Stillwell | Shortstop |
| Dave Parker | Right Fielder |
| Eric Davis | Center Fielder |
| Buddy Bell | Third Baseman |
| Bo Diaz | Catcher |
| Terry Francona | First Baseman |
| Ron Oester | Second Baseman |
| Bill Gullickson | Pitcher |
| Pete Rose | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Doran | Second Baseman |
| Billy Hatcher | Center Fielder |
| Denny Walling | Third Baseman |
| Glenn Davis | First Baseman |
| Kevin Bass | Right Fielder |
| Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
| Alan Ashby | Catcher |
| Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
| Mike Scott | Pitcher |
| Hal Lanier | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Reds
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 24, 1987
Top 1
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Reds, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Daniels vs. Scott
Daniels hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stillwell vs. Scott
Stillwell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parker vs. Scott
Parker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stillwell moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Davis vs. Scott
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Scott has Stillwell trapped. He runs over and tags Stillwell for the out. Parker moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bell vs. Scott
Bell strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Diaz vs. Scott
Diaz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Walling fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Gullickson
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards first. Francona scoops it up and throws to first, with Gullickson covering, for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Gullickson
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stillwell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Gullickson
Walling hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Gullickson
Davis strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Francona vs. Scott
Francona strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oester vs. Scott
Oester strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gullickson vs. Scott
Gullickson hits a line drive into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Gullickson
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Oester scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Gullickson
Cruz hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Gullickson
Ashby hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Ashby reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Reynolds vs. Gullickson
Reynolds is walked intentionally. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Scott vs. Gullickson
Scott hits a popup, foul, towards short. Stillwell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Daniels vs. Scott
Daniels strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stillwell vs. Scott
Stillwell hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis juggles the ball. That's an error on Davis. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parker vs. Scott
Parker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stillwell moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Scott
Davis strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bell vs. Scott
Bell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stillwell moves to third. Parker moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Diaz vs. Scott
Diaz takes first base on ball four. Stillwell scores. Parker moves to third. Bell moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Francona vs. Scott
Francona hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Doran scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Gullickson
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards first. Francona scoops it up and throws to first, with Gullickson covering, for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Gullickson
Hatcher strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Gullickson
Walling hits a fly ball into left field. Daniels settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oester vs. Scott
Oester strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gullickson vs. Scott
Gullickson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Daniels vs. Scott
Daniels hits a fly ball into center field. Hatcher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Gullickson
Davis hits a fly ball into left field. Daniels settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Gullickson
Bass hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stillwell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Gullickson
Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Daniels settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stillwell vs. Scott
Stillwell hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Stillwell for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Scott
Parker strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Scott
Davis strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Gullickson
Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stillwell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Gullickson
Reynolds is called out on strikes. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Gullickson
Scott strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Scott
Bell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Diaz vs. Scott
Diaz hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Francona vs. Scott
Francona hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Scott fields it and throws to first for the out. Bell moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oester vs. Scott
Oester hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Oester for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Gullickson
Doran hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Gullickson
Hatcher strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Gullickson
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Oester scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gullickson vs. Scott
Gullickson strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Daniels vs. Scott
Daniels hits a popup, foul, towards third. Walling settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stillwell vs. Scott
Stillwell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Gullickson
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bass vs. Gullickson
Bass hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cruz vs. Gullickson
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Oester fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. Davis moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Ashby vs. Gullickson
Ashby hits a fly ball into center field. Davis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Scott
Parker strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Scott
Davis is called out on strikes. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Scott
Bell strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Gullickson
Reynolds hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Puhl vs. Gullickson
Terry Puhl pinch hits for Mike Scott.
Puhl hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Davis. Puhl reaches second base with a double. Reynolds goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Doran vs. Gullickson
Doran bunts towards first. Francona scoops it up and throws to first, with Oester covering, for the out. Puhl moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hatcher vs. Gullickson
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stillwell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Garner vs. Franco
Phil Garner pinch hits for Denny Walling. John Franco now pitching.
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell juggles the ball. That's an error on Bell. Puhl scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Franco
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Franco fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Diaz vs. Andersen
Phil Garner now playing third base. Larry Andersen now pitching.
Diaz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Francona vs. Andersen
Francona hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oester vs. Andersen
Oester hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Andersen juggles the ball. That's an error on Andersen. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
O'Neill vs. Andersen
Paul O'Neill pinch hits for John Franco.
O'Neill hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats O'Neill for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Murphy
Rob Murphy now pitching.
Bass strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Murphy
Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ashby vs. Murphy
Ashby hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Oester settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Pankovits vs. Murphy
Jim Pankovits pinch hits for Craig Reynolds.
Pankovits hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 10
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Daniels vs. Andersen
Bert Pena now playing shortstop.
Daniels strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stillwell vs. Andersen
Stillwell hits a fly ball into right field. Bass settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Andersen
Parker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Andersen
Davis is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 10
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Waller vs. Murphy
Ty Waller pinch hits for Larry Andersen.
Waller strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doran vs. Murphy
Doran hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Oester scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hatcher vs. Murphy
Hatcher hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stillwell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 11
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Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Kerfeld
Charlie Kerfeld now pitching.
Bell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Diaz vs. Kerfeld
Leo Garcia pinch runs for Buddy Bell.
Diaz bunts towards first. Davis scoops it up and throws to first, with Doran covering, for the out. Garcia moves to second. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Francona vs. Kerfeld
Francona hits a ball on the ground towards first. Davis scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Francona for the out. Garcia moves to third. View Play -
Reds, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Oester vs. Kerfeld
Oester hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Concepcion vs. Kerfeld
Dave Concepcion pinch hits for Rob Murphy.
Concepcion is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 11
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Reds, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Robinson
Ron Robinson now pitching. Dave Concepcion now playing third base.
Garner hits a line drive into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Davis vs. Robinson
Davis strikes out. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bass vs. Robinson
Bass hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Reds, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Robinson
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Robinson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/24/1987 -- Cincinnati at Houston (N)
Cincinnati AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Daniels K, lf 5 1 1 1 Doran B, 2b 4 0 0 0
Stillwell K, ss 5 1 1 0 Hatcher B, cf 5 0 0 0
Parker D, rf 5 0 3 0 Walling D, 3b 3 0 1 0
Davis E, cf 5 0 0 0 Garner P, ph-3b 2 0 0 0
Bell B, 3b 4 0 2 0 Davis G, 1b 5 0 1 0
Garcia L, pr 0 1 0 0 Bass K, rf 5 1 2 1
Robinson R, p 0 0 0 0 Cruz J, lf 4 0 0 0
Diaz B, c 3 0 0 1 Ashby A, c 4 0 1 0
Francona T, 1b 5 0 0 0 Reynolds C, ss 2 1 1 0
Oester R, 2b 5 1 1 2 Pankovits J, ph 1 0 0 0
Gullickson B, p 3 0 0 0 Pena B, ss 0 0 0 0
Franco J, p 0 0 0 0 Scott M, p 2 0 0 0
O'Neill P, ph 1 0 0 0 Puhl T, ph 1 1 1 1
Murphy R, p 0 0 0 0 Andersen L, p 0 0 0 0
Concepcion D, ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Waller T, ph 1 0 0 0
Kerfeld C, p 0 0 0 0
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42 4 8 4 39 3 7 2
Cincinnati 101 000 000 02 -- 4
Houston 000 000 020 01 -- 3
Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO
Gullickson B 7.2 6 2 1 1 5
Franco J 0.1 0 0 0 0 0
Murphy R (W) 2.0 0 0 0 1 2
Robinson R (S) 1.0 1 1 1 0 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Scott M 8.0 6 2 1 1 12
Andersen L 2.0 1 0 0 0 2
Kerfeld C (L) 1.0 1 2 2 1 1
E -- Davis G, Bell B, Andersen L
DP -- Cincinnati 1
LOB -- Cincinnati 8, Houston 6
2B -- Ashby A, Puhl T
HR -- Daniels K, Oester R, Bass K
SH -- Doran B, Diaz B
T -- 3:13
A -- 26749
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