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Astros
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 9, 1976
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros, played on May 9, 1976 at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 9, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
|
| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 9, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sun |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Larry Dierker |
| Home Starting Pitcher | John Denny |
| Ballpark | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 12,051 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 31 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Doug Harvey 1B: John Kibler 2B: Frank Pulli 3B: Terry Tata |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Larry Milbourne | Second Baseman |
| Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Cliff Johnson | Catcher |
| Greg Gross | Right Fielder |
| Wilbur Howard | Left Fielder |
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| Larry Dierker | Pitcher |
| Bill Virdon | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lou Brock | Left Fielder |
| Vic Harris | Second Baseman |
| Willie Crawford | Right Fielder |
| Ted Simmons | Catcher |
| Keith Hernandez | First Baseman |
| Mike Anderson | Center Fielder |
| Hector Cruz | Third Baseman |
| Don Kessinger | Shortstop |
| John Denny | Pitcher |
| Red Schoendienst | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
May 9, 1976
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Milbourne vs. Denny
Milbourne hits a fly ball into center field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Denny
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Denny fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Denny
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops it up and throws to first, with Denny covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Dierker
Brock hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Harris vs. Dierker
There goes Brock. The throw from Johnson and he is safe. Brock steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Harris vs. Dierker
Harris strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Crawford vs. Dierker
Crawford hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Simmons vs. Dierker
Simmons hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Brock scores. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hernandez vs. Dierker
Hernandez takes first base on ball four. Simmons moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Anderson vs. Dierker
Anderson takes first base on ball four. Simmons moves to third. Hernandez moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Cruz vs. Dierker
Cruz is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Denny
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Denny fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Denny
Johnson hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gross vs. Denny
Gross takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Howard vs. Denny
Howard hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Denny fields it and throws to first for the out. Gross moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metzger vs. Denny
Metzger hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kessinger vs. Dierker
Kessinger strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Denny vs. Dierker
Denny strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Dierker
Brock hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cruz. Brock reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Harris vs. Dierker
Harris strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dierker vs. Denny
Dierker hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Milbourne vs. Denny
Milbourne hits a ball on the ground towards second base. Harris fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cabell vs. Denny
Cabell hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Milbourne moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cruz vs. Denny
Cruz takes first base on ball four. Cabell moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Watson vs. Denny
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cruz fields it and throws to second for the out. Milbourne scores. Cabell moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Johnson vs. Denny
Johnson hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brock. Johnson reaches second base with a double. Cabell scores. Watson moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Gross vs. Denny
Gross is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Howard vs. Denny
Howard hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Harris settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crawford vs. Dierker
Crawford hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Simmons vs. Dierker
Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops it up and throws to first, with Dierker covering, for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Dierker
Hernandez hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Denny
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Denny fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dierker vs. Denny
Dierker hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Denny fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Milbourne vs. Denny
Milbourne hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cabell vs. Denny
There goes Milbourne. The throw from Simmons and he is safe. Milbourne steals second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cabell vs. Denny
There's a wild pitch. Milbourne moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cabell vs. Denny
Cabell strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Dierker
Anderson hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Dierker
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kessinger vs. Dierker
Kessinger hits a popup, foul, towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Denny
Cruz hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brock. Cruz reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Watson vs. Denny
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Denny fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Johnson vs. Denny
Johnson hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Cruz scores. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gross vs. Wallace
Mike Wallace now pitching.
Gross takes first base on ball four. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Howard vs. Wallace
There's a wild pitch. Johnson moves to third. Gross moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Howard vs. Wallace
Howard hits a line drive to left field. Brock throws towards Harris. Harris fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Harris. Johnson scores. Gross scores. Howard moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metzger vs. Wallace
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Harris scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Howard moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Dierker vs. Wallace
Dierker hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Harris reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richard vs. Dierker
Lee Richard pinch hits for Mike Wallace.
Richard hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Dierker
Brock hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Harris vs. Dierker
Harris hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Brock moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Crawford vs. Dierker
Crawford hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger misplays the ball. That's an error on Metzger. Brock scores. Harris moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Simmons vs. Dierker
There's a wild pitch. Harris moves to third. Crawford moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Simmons vs. Dierker
Simmons hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Hernandez vs. Dierker
Hernandez hits a fly ball into left field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Milbourne vs. Proly
Mike Proly now pitching.
Milbourne hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Proly fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Proly
Cabell hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Crawford who is chasing the ball. Cabell reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cruz vs. Proly
Cruz hits a fly ball into right field. Crawford settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cabell tags and scores. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Proly
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Harris scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Dierker
Anderson hits a popup towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Dierker
Cruz hits a popup, foul, towards first. Watson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kessinger vs. Dierker
Kessinger hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Proly
Johnson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gross vs. Proly
Gross takes first base on ball four. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 7 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Howard vs. Proly
Howard hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Johnson scores. There goes Gross trying to get to third. Anderson throws the ball in to Cruz, who tags Gross for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Proly
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kessinger scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Melendez vs. Dierker
Skip Jutze now catching. Luis Melendez pinch hits for Mike Proly.
Melendez hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brock vs. Dierker
Brock hits a fly ball into left field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Harris vs. Dierker
Harris is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dierker vs. Frisella
Danny Frisella now pitching.
Dierker hits a fly ball into right field. Crawford settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Milbourne vs. Frisella
Milbourne hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Milbourne for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Frisella
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kessinger fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Frisella
Cruz hits a fly ball into center field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crawford vs. Dierker
Crawford hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Simmons vs. Dierker
Simmons hits a line drive towards short. Metzger reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hernandez vs. Dierker
Hernandez hits a popup towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Anderson vs. Dierker
Anderson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Crawford moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cruz vs. Dierker
Cruz is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Frisella
Watson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jutze vs. Frisella
Jutze hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brock who is chasing the ball. Jutze reaches third base with a triple. Watson goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Astros, 9 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Gross vs. Frisella
Gross hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Jutze tags and scores. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howard vs. Frisella
Howard hits a fly ball into center field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Frisella
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Harris scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kessinger vs. Forsch
Ken Forsch now pitching.
Kessinger hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fairly vs. Forsch
Ron Fairly pinch hits for Danny Frisella.
Fairly hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brock vs. Forsch
Brock hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Fairly moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Harris vs. Forsch
Harris hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Gross who is chasing the ball. Harris reaches third base with a triple. Fairly scores. Brock goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Crawford vs. Forsch
Crawford hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Harris scores. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Simmons vs. Forsch
Simmons takes first base on ball four. Crawford moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hernandez vs. Forsch
Hernandez hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 10 - Cardinals, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Anderson vs. Forsch
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/9/1976 -- Houston at St.Louis (D)
Houston AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Milbourne L, 2b 5 1 1 0 Brock L, lf 5 3 4 0
Cabell E, 3b 5 2 3 0 Harris V, 2b 5 1 2 2
Cruz J, cf 3 1 1 1 Crawford W, rf 5 0 2 2
Watson B, 1b 4 1 0 1 Simmons T, c 4 0 1 1
Johnson C, c 4 3 4 3 Hernandez K, 1b 4 0 0 0
Jutze S, c 1 1 1 1 Anderson M, cf 4 0 1 0
Gross G, rf 0 1 0 1 Cruz H, 3b 4 0 0 0
Howard W, lf 5 0 2 2 Kessinger D, ss 4 0 1 0
Metzger R, ss 5 0 0 0 Denny J, p 1 0 0 0
Dierker L, p 4 0 1 0 Wallace M, p 0 0 0 0
Forsch K, p 0 0 0 0 Richard L, ph 1 0 0 0
Proly M, p 0 0 0 0
Melendez L, ph 1 0 0 0
Frisella D, p 0 0 0 0
Fairly R, ph 1 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
36 10 13 9 39 5 11 5
Houston 012 031 102 -- 10
St.Louis 100 010 003 -- 5
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Dierker L (W) 8.0 7 2 2 2 7
Forsch K 1.0 4 3 3 1 0
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Denny J (L) 4.1 7 5 5 3 1
Wallace M 0.2 1 1 1 1 0
Proly M 2.0 3 2 2 1 0
Frisella D 2.0 2 2 2 1 0
E -- Harris V, Metzger R
DP -- St.Louis 1
LOB -- Houston 7, St.Louis 10
2B -- Brock L, Johnson C, Cruz J
3B -- Cabell E, Jutze S, Harris V
HR -- Johnson C
SB -- Brock L, Milbourne L
SF -- Cruz J, Gross G
WP -- Denny J, Wallace M, Dierker L
T -- 2:31
A -- 12051
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