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Cardinals
@ Astros
Minute Maid Park
September 12, 2002
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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 September 12, 2002 at Minute Maid Park.
Game Summary
| Date | September 12, 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 12, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Chuck Finley |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Carlos Hernandez |
| Ballpark | Minute Maid Park |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 26,365 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 17 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Jim Wolf 1B: Charlie Reliford 2B: Marvin Hudson 3B: Dana DeMuth |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Fernando Vina | Second Baseman |
| Eli Marrero | Right Fielder |
| Jim Edmonds | Center Fielder |
| Albert Pujols | Left Fielder |
| Scott Rolen | Third Baseman |
| Edgar Renteria | Shortstop |
| Tino Martinez | First Baseman |
| Mike Matheny | Catcher |
| Chuck Finley | Pitcher |
| Tony LaRussa | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Brian Hunter | Center Fielder |
| Craig Biggio | Second Baseman |
| Lance Berkman | Left Fielder |
| Jeff Bagwell | First Baseman |
| Mark Loretta | Third Baseman |
| Jose Vizcaino | Shortstop |
| Jason Lane | Right Fielder |
| Gregg Zaun | Catcher |
| Carlos Hernandez | Pitcher |
| Jimy Williams | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cardinals
@ Astros
Minute Maid Park
September 12, 2002
Top 1
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Vina vs. Hernandez
Vina hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Biggio settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-0, RoB: ---
Marrero vs. Hernandez
Marrero takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Edmonds vs. Hernandez
Edmonds hits a line drive towards the mound. Hernandez catches it and throws to first to double up Marrero. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Hunter vs. Finley
Hunter strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Biggio vs. Finley
Biggio is called out on strikes. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Berkman vs. Finley
Berkman strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Pujols vs. Hernandez
Pujols hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: 1--
Rolen vs. Hernandez
Rolen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Biggio misplays the ball. That's an error on Biggio. Pujols moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: 12-
Renteria vs. Hernandez
Renteria hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Biggio settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: 12-
Martinez vs. Hernandez
Martinez hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Pujols scores. There goes Rolen trying to get to third. Lane throws the ball in to Loretta, who tags Rolen for the out. That run is unearned. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1--
Matheny vs. Hernandez
Matheny takes first base on ball four. Martinez moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: 12-
Finley vs. Hernandez
Finley hits a fly ball into right field. Lane settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Bagwell vs. Finley
Bagwell strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: ---
Loretta vs. Finley
Loretta hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Pujols. Loretta reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
Vizcaino vs. Finley
Vizcaino hits a ball on the ground towards short. Renteria scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Lane vs. Finley
Lane takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: 12-
Zaun vs. Finley
Zaun hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Pujols. Zaun reaches second base with a double. Loretta scores. Lane goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: -2-
Hernandez vs. Finley
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Renteria scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Vina vs. Hernandez
Vina hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: 1--
Marrero vs. Hernandez
Marrero strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: 1--
Edmonds vs. Hernandez
Edmonds hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Vina moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1-3
Pujols vs. Hernandez
Pujols hits a fly ball towards right. Lane catches it and throws to first to double up Edmonds. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hunter vs. Finley
Hunter hits a fly ball into right field. Marrero settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Biggio vs. Finley
Biggio hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Berkman vs. Finley
Berkman hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Vina catches it and throws to first to double up Biggio. View Play
Top 4
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Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Rolen vs. Hernandez
Rolen hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 1 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: 1--
Renteria vs. Hernandez
Renteria hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Hunter. Renteria reaches second base with a double. Rolen goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
Martinez vs. Hernandez
Martinez hits a line drive into center field. Hunter settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Matheny vs. Hernandez
Matheny takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: 12-
Finley vs. Hernandez
Finley hits a ball on the ground towards third. Loretta fields it and races to the third base bag for the out. Matheny moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 3-0, RoB: 12-
Vina vs. Hernandez
Vina takes first base on ball four. Matheny moves to third. Finley moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: 123
Marrero vs. Hernandez
Marrero strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Bagwell vs. Finley
Bagwell strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Loretta vs. Finley
Loretta hits a ball on the ground towards short. Renteria scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Vizcaino vs. Finley
Vizcaino strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Edmonds vs. Hernandez
Edmonds hits a ball on the ground towards first. Bagwell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Edmonds for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Pujols vs. Hernandez
Pujols hits a ball on the ground towards third. Loretta fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Rolen vs. Hernandez
Rolen takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Renteria vs. Hernandez
Renteria hits a fly ball into center field. Hunter settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lane vs. Finley
Lane hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Edmonds who is chasing the ball. Lane reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Zaun vs. Finley
Zaun hits a popup towards short. Renteria settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: --3
Hidalgo vs. Finley
Richard Hidalgo pinch hits for Carlos Hernandez.
Hidalgo hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Finley fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: --3
Hunter vs. Finley
Hunter takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1-3
Biggio vs. Finley
Biggio takes first base on ball four. Hunter moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: 123
Berkman vs. Finley
Berkman hits a fly ball into center field. Edmonds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Lidge
Brad Lidge now pitching.
Martinez hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Matheny vs. Lidge
There goes Martinez. The throw from Zaun and he is safe. Martinez steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 3-1, RoB: -2-
Matheny vs. Lidge
Matheny takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Delgado vs. Robertson
Wilson Delgado pinch hits for Chuck Finley. Jeriome Robertson now pitching.
Delgado bunts towards first. Bagwell scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Delgado for the out. Martinez moves to third. Matheny moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 2 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: -23
Vina vs. Robertson
Vina hits a fly ball into left field. Berkman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Martinez tags and scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: -2-
Marrero vs. Robertson
Marrero hits a ball on the ground towards third. Loretta fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Bagwell vs. White
Rick White now pitching.
Bagwell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Renteria scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Loretta vs. White
Loretta hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. White fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Vizcaino vs. White
Vizcaino hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Edmonds. Vizcaino reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: -2-
Lane vs. White
Lane is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 7
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Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Edmonds vs. Gordon
Tom Gordon now pitching.
Edmonds hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Pujols vs. Gordon
Pujols strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: 1--
Rolen vs. Gordon
Rolen hits a fly ball into right field. Lane settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Renteria vs. Gordon
Renteria hits a fly ball into center field. Hunter settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Zaun vs. White
Zaun hits a fly ball into right field. Marrero settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Ward vs. Fassero
Daryle Ward pinch hits for Tom Gordon. Jeff Fassero now pitching.
Ward hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Vina scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Hunter vs. Fassero
Hunter hits a line drive into right field. Marrero settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Dotel
Octavio Dotel now pitching.
Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Vizcaino scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Matheny vs. Dotel
Matheny is called out on strikes. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Drew vs. Dotel
J.D. Drew pinch hits for Jeff Fassero.
Drew hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Vina vs. Dotel
Vina hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Drew moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: 12-
Marrero vs. Dotel
Marrero hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Biggio scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Biggio vs. Veres
Dave Veres now pitching.
Biggio hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Berkman vs. Veres
Berkman strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bagwell vs. Veres
Bagwell hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: 1--
Loretta vs. Crudale
Mike Crudale now pitching.
Loretta takes first base on ball four. Bagwell moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: 12-
Vizcaino vs. Crudale
Vizcaino hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Lane vs. Crudale
Lane hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1--
Zaun vs. Crudale
Zaun hits a fly ball into center field. Edmonds settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Merced vs. Molina
Orlando Merced pinch hits for Octavio Dotel. Gabe Molina now pitching.
Merced strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Edmonds vs. Wagner
Adam Everett now playing shortstop. Brad Ausmus now catching. Jose Vizcaino now playing third base. Billy Wagner now pitching.
Edmonds is called out on strikes. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Pujols vs. Wagner
Pujols hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1--
Rolen vs. Wagner
Rolen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Pujols moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Renteria vs. Wagner
Renteria hits a ball on the ground towards third. Vizcaino fields it and throws to first for the out. Pujols moves to third. Rolen moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: -23
Martinez vs. Wagner
Martinez strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 9/12/2002 -- St. Louis at Houston (N)
St. Louis AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Vina F, 2b 3 0 2 1 Hunter B, cf 3 0 0 0
Marrero E, rf 4 0 0 0 Biggio C, 2b 3 1 2 1
Edmonds J, cf 5 0 2 0 Berkman L, lf 4 0 0 0
Pujols A, lf 5 1 2 0 Bagwell J, 1b 4 1 1 0
Rolen S, 3b 4 1 2 0 Loretta M, 3b 3 2 1 0
Renteria E, ss 5 0 1 1 Ausmus B, c 0 0 0 0
Martinez T, 1b 5 1 2 1 Vizcaino J, ss-3b 4 1 2 3
Matheny M, c 1 0 0 0 Lane J, rf 3 1 2 0
Finley C, p 2 0 0 0 Zaun G, c 4 0 1 2
Delgado W, ph 0 0 0 0 Everett A, ss 0 0 0 0
White R, p 0 0 0 0 Hernandez C, p 1 0 0 0
Fassero J, p 0 0 0 0 Hidalgo R, ph 1 0 0 0
Drew J, ph 1 0 1 0 Lidge B, p 0 0 0 0
Veres D, p 0 0 0 0 Robertson J, p 0 0 0 0
Crudale M, p 0 0 0 0 Gordon T, p 0 0 0 0
Molina G, p 0 0 0 0 Ward D, ph 1 0 0 0
Dotel O, p 0 0 0 0
Merced O, ph 1 0 0 0
Wagner B, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
35 3 12 3 32 6 9 6
St. Louis 010 101 000 -- 3
Houston 020 000 04x -- 6
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Finley C 5.0 4 2 2 3 6
White R 1.1 1 0 0 0 1
Fassero J 0.2 0 0 0 0 0
Veres D (L) 0.1 2 2 2 0 1
Crudale M 0.1 2 2 2 1 0
Molina G 0.1 0 0 0 0 1
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Hernandez C 5.0 6 2 1 5 2
Lidge B* 0.0 1 1 1 1 0
Robertson J 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Gordon T 1.0 1 0 0 0 1
Dotel O (W) 1.0 2 0 0 0 1
Wagner B (S) 1.0 2 0 0 0 2
* Pitched to 2 batters in 6th
E -- Biggio C
DP -- St. Louis 1, Houston 2
LOB -- St. Louis 13, Houston 6
2B -- Loretta M, Zaun G, Renteria E, Vizcaino J
3B -- Lane J
HR -- Biggio C, Vizcaino J
SB -- Martinez T
SH -- Delgado W
SF -- Vina F
T -- 3:17
A -- 26365
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