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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
April 16, 1977
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros, played on April 16, 1977 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | April 16, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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| Home Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 16, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Doug Konieczny |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Andy Messersmith |
| Ballpark | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | GA |
| Attendance | 13,789 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 23 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bruce Froemming 1B: Terry Tata 2B: Ed Sudol 3B: Dick Stello |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Rob Sperring | Second Baseman |
| Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Right Fielder |
| Joe Ferguson | Catcher |
| Cliff Johnson | Left Fielder |
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| Doug Konieczny | Pitcher |
| Bill Virdon | Manager |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Rowland Office | Center Fielder |
| Jerry Royster | Third Baseman |
| Willie Montanez | First Baseman |
| Jeff Burroughs | Right Fielder |
| Gary Matthews | Left Fielder |
| Vic Correll | Catcher |
| Rod Gilbreath | Second Baseman |
| Pat Rockett | Shortstop |
| Andy Messersmith | Pitcher |
| Dave Bristol | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
April 16, 1977
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sperring vs. Messersmith
Sperring hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cabell vs. Messersmith
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Messersmith fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Messersmith
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Konieczny
Office hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sperring scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Konieczny
Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Montanez vs. Konieczny
There goes Royster. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. Royster steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Montanez vs. Konieczny
Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Burroughs vs. Konieczny
Burroughs strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Messersmith
Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Messersmith
There goes Watson. The throw from Correll and he is safe. Watson steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cruz vs. Messersmith
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Office throws the ball in to Rockett who tags Cruz trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Watson scores. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Messersmith
Ferguson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Ferguson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Johnson vs. Messersmith
Johnson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metzger vs. Messersmith
Metzger hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Konieczny
Matthews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Correll vs. Konieczny
Correll is hit by the pitch. Matthews moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gilbreath vs. Konieczny
Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Matthews moves to third. Correll moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Rockett vs. Konieczny
Rockett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews scores. Correll scores. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Messersmith vs. Konieczny
Messersmith hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rockett moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Office vs. Konieczny
Office hits a fly ball into left field. Johnson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Royster vs. Konieczny
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sperring scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Konieczny vs. Messersmith
Konieczny hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sperring vs. Messersmith
Sperring hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Messersmith
Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. Messersmith
Cedeno hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Montanez vs. Konieczny
Montanez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Montanez for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Konieczny
Burroughs hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Konieczny
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Correll vs. Konieczny
Correll hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Gilbreath vs. Konieczny
Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Messersmith
Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Messersmith
Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ferguson vs. Messersmith
Ferguson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Royster fields it and throws to first for the out. Cruz moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Johnson vs. Messersmith
Johnson hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rockett vs. Konieczny
Rockett hits a fly ball into left field. Johnson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Messersmith vs. Konieczny
Messersmith hits a fly ball into left field. Johnson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Konieczny
Office hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger misplays the ball. That's an error on Metzger. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Royster vs. Konieczny
There goes Office. The throw from Ferguson and he is out, Sperring applying the tag. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Messersmith
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Konieczny vs. Messersmith
Konieczny is called out on strikes. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sperring vs. Messersmith
Sperring hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Konieczny
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Montanez vs. Konieczny
Montanez strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Konieczny
Burroughs hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Messersmith
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Messersmith
Cedeno hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Messersmith
Watson hits a popup in front of the plate. Correll settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Konieczny
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Correll vs. Konieczny
Correll hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Konieczny fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gilbreath vs. Konieczny
Gilbreath hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Sperring settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rockett vs. Konieczny
Rockett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Correll moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Messersmith vs. Konieczny
Messersmith hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Messersmith
Cruz hits a popup towards first. Montanez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Messersmith
Ferguson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Ferguson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Johnson vs. Messersmith
Johnson hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Boswell vs. Messersmith
Ken Boswell pinch hits for Roger Metzger.
Boswell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office who is chasing the ball. Boswell reaches third base with a triple. Ferguson scores. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Crawford vs. Messersmith
Willie Crawford pinch hits for Doug Konieczny.
Crawford hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Gilbreath settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Sambito
Joe Sambito now pitching. Ken Boswell now playing second base. Rob Sperring now playing shortstop.
Office takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Royster vs. Sambito
Royster bunts towards the mound. Sambito fields it and throws to first for the out. Office moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Montanez vs. Sambito
Montanez takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Burroughs vs. Forsch
Ken Forsch now pitching.
Burroughs takes first base on ball four. Office moves to third. Montanez moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Matthews vs. Forsch
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Office scores. Montanez scores. Burroughs moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Pocoroba vs. Forsch
Biff Pocoroba pinch hits for Vic Correll.
Pocoroba is hit by the pitch. Burroughs moves to third. Matthews moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Gilbreath vs. Forsch
Gilbreath hits a ball on the ground towards short. Sperring fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sperring vs. Messersmith
Biff Pocoroba now catching.
Sperring hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Messersmith fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Messersmith
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Messersmith
Cedeno hits a popup in front of the plate. Pocoroba settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rockett vs. Forsch
Rockett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Messersmith vs. Forsch
Messersmith bunts towards the mound. Forsch fields it and throws to first for the out. Rockett moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Office vs. Forsch
Office hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Boswell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Rockett moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Royster vs. Forsch
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Messersmith
Watson hits a popup towards first. Montanez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Messersmith
Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Messersmith
Ferguson hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Messersmith
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rockett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/16/1977 -- Houston at Atlanta (N)
Houston AB R H RBI Atlanta AB R H RBI
Sperring R, 2b-ss 4 0 1 0 Office R, cf 4 1 0 0
Cabell E, 3b 4 0 1 0 Royster J, 3b 3 0 0 0
Cedeno C, cf 4 0 0 0 Montanez W, 1b 3 1 0 0
Watson B, 1b 4 1 1 0 Burroughs J, rf 3 0 0 0
Cruz J, rf 3 0 1 1 Matthews G, lf 3 1 3 2
Ferguson J, c 4 2 3 1 Correll V, c 2 1 1 0
Johnson C, lf 4 0 0 0 Pocoroba B, ph-c 0 0 0 0
Metzger R, ss 2 0 0 0 Gilbreath R, 2b 4 0 0 0
Boswell K, ph-2b 1 0 1 1 Rockett P, ss 4 0 3 2
Konieczny D, p 2 0 0 0 Messersmith A, p 3 0 1 0
Crawford W, ph 1 0 0 0
Sambito J, p 0 0 0 0
Forsch K, p 0 0 0 0
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33 3 8 3 29 4 8 4
Houston 010 000 101 -- 3
Atlanta 020 000 20x -- 4
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Konieczny D 6.0 6 2 2 2 2
Sambito J (L) 0.1 0 2 2 2 0
Forsch K 1.2 2 0 0 1 0
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Messersmith A (W) 9.0 8 3 3 1 2
E -- Metzger R
DP -- Houston 1, Atlanta 1
LOB -- Houston 4, Atlanta 10
2B -- Ferguson J 2
3B -- Boswell K
HR -- Ferguson J
SB -- Royster J, Watson B
CS -- Office R
SH -- Royster J, Messersmith A
HBP -- by Konieczny D (Correll V), by Forsch K (Pocoroba B)
T -- 2:23
A -- 13789
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